Hardships, they can be awful to endure. We see it everyday when we go to work. But what most people don't appreciate is that we are there for our patients and their families as we help them through those hard times. Nurses in general don't think about what we actually do for our patients and their families because it is ingrained in us to help in what every way they need. Whether it is through hands on care, teaching or just listening. Some of the best times a nurse can have is when a patient and/or their family comes in to visit to say thank you. Seeing someone through those tough times makes us stronger and helps us grow in so many ways. By encouraging one person to do better, to overcome a challenge they can become an inspiration to others. Nurses are in the background cheering our patients and their families on. People see the end product and wonder....Wow they made it through...if they can do it maybe I can too.
Be that encouraging voice to patients and family, be an inspiration to your family and friends. Show people that nurses are there. We care, we share, we overcome, we dare to protect, we are healers of the body, mind and soul. We can give of ourselves to make others stronger because by giving we become stronger. Nurses are a family of amazing women and men who challenge people to do better each and everyday.
I say this to you... Thank you for all your dedication. And thank you to the other health care professionals who are working with us to help other achieve their goals. They are just as important and just as inspiring.
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