I have always enjoyed the celebrations of International Nurses Day whatever it is that the hospital does. This year I was on night shift and we were all given
international nurses day
coffee vouchers for the local coffee shop as well as a breakfast for all the nursing staff of bacon and egg rolls, juice, coffee, yoghurt and fruit. It was a simple yet nice recognition of the work we do.
I have seen this week many notifications on Facebook about appreciating nurses and I am always chuffed when people comment that nurses do a great job.
We are fortunate that we work in a field in which we have choices in regards to the type of nursing we do whether it be:
- paediatric
- geriatric
- midwifery
- surgery
- medical
- neonatal
- mental health
- palliative care,
- community
- inpatient
- outpatient…
The list goes on.
I am also very aware that not all nurses have the skills required to do each job well. For myself, I am not the right person to look after the elderly or adults. I just know that I would not be the best nurse I can be in that role.
I am sure I could make sure they received their medications, were clean, wounds dressed or whatever was required but I know my heart is not in that. Other people often say to me that they do not know how I look after sick children…. my standard response being that I wouldn’t do anything else.
On this International Nurses Day I am reminded that nursing is not just about completing tasks, it is about being an advocate for your patient, serving the community, caring and most of all being the best nurse we can be. Be proud of the job that we do, be proud of what role we play in the community and feel valued by the people who we look after, whether they show it or not.
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