Nursing is a tough job...

Happy new year everyone!! So I haven't posted anything new for a while now. What can I say, full-time shift work can be busy and tiring at the best of times (especially during holiday time). With all the health care cuts and related administrative shuffling that is occurring, it is sometimes challenging to remain positive and optimistic when caring for patients. For me, I really value the nurses I work with so whatever challenges I may face during a given shift, I am happy to be at work and I take pride in what I can do to make the patient feel comfortable. Each nurse I work with have unique strengths that make them great nurses. As a team, they are a powerful force who are able to use innovative and creative ways to give the very best care! So let me ask you - what makes the work you do as a nurse worthwhile or meaningful (where you work that is)??