I was five or six years old when my grandmother would call me into the living room to recite the Lord’s Prayer for her guests. I remember grandma lighting up and smiling into her friend’s faces after I recited the prayer perfectly. “She learned it in one day!” my grandmother would say. I’m not certain […]
From Bedside to Office Side: Why I Quit Bedside Nursing
Bedside nursing. Not for the faint of heart. I liked it, a lot. Trauma bedside nursing is a different animal and it demands a certain type of person with unique stamina to handle the plethora of responsibilities and stressful demands to get the job done efficiently. I took on the challenge shift after shift learning […]
How Nursing Changed My Perspective On Life
Nursing is a beautiful profession for the most part. I get to care for people who otherwise are unable to care for themselves. I also get to meet so many different types of people and make friends along the way. Looking back, I have learned so much about nursing, people, myself, and life. When I […]