3. Becoming a nurse is no easy walk in the park and not just anyone can do it. It takes so much work to become a nurse in the first place. You must go to school and complete several programs outside of that, only to not be taken seriously as a medical professional. In the media, they are stereotyped as either sexy nurses or matronly caretakers. It’s a rough life for those who are undervalued and not taken seriously, and yet have to do their best to help save lives all the time around the clock.
4. Nurses have to work crazy hours catering to people who aren’t even their families. Anyone who knows a nurse, or even someone who works in hospital knows that the hours they spend there are ridiculous. They are on alert 24/7/365. It seriously takes a strong-minded and dedicated person to dedicate their lives and sacrifice their social lives for the well-being of others. We must take time to seriously appreciate the time we take for granted with our loved ones. They are the ones who take care of them when they get sick.
5. They take care of your family! When your mother gets sick and needs someone to comfort her while you’re away at college or work, she will usually find comfort in her nurse. Nurses provide comfort and care to those they assist. This is crucial to a healthy hospital healing environment. We all know that hospitals can get very scary, creepy, and just downright cold. Nurses humanize the sterile white walls and lifeless decor. No one wants to be in the hospital for long, but while you’re there, nurses help to make your stay a bit more bearable. They smile at you with warmth and kindness.
The next time you see one of the strong men or women, make sure you thank them for what they do. They don’t hear it often enough and are not awarded nearly as much as doctors. We love and appreciate you, nurses! Thank you for your hard work and empathy!
Nicole Stetsyuk