Inspire and Be Inspired, Nightingales!
Where did you find your inspiration for your nursing career? What was the spark that lead you to dedicate your life to helping people during their darkest hours, their most difficult challenges and their most extraordinary joys?
Dear Nightingales, I often hear these questions from nurses: "I don't know if I can do this job." and, "How do I know if I am in the right place?" Is there a perfect place for me?... At one time or another in your nursing career, you will ask yourself these questions...
Hello Nightingales and Friends, Do you remember the last time you were formally thanked for a job well done? How did it feel? Recognition feels great! It can boost your self-esteem and your confidence! It can reduce physical and emotional fatigue! It can...
Have you ever wondered how many ways there are to be a nurse? How many nursing specialties there are? How many places nurses can work. How many ways nurses can touch your heart. And how many ways you can touch ours. Over the hundreds of years of nursing history,...
Nurses are experts at looking at every angle possible. Sometimes it is helpful... But sometimes it can be distracting, overwhelming and put a stop to inspiration and dreams... Every day in our patient care... we look at every angle possible... histories, admission...
Is there a "best" wisdom? If so, it comes seasoned, like fine wine... given time, experience and reflection. It sits calmly with an inner strength. It is fearless and compassionate. Ideas can be learned in a book, but true wisdom comes from spirit and... always...