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Saturday, June 25, 2016

When You're a Nurse

When you’re a nurse
You have to be aware of a lot of things
~ medicines, dosages, times and what prn means.
~ blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature and heart rate.

When you’re a nurse
Those aren’t the only details to be aware of
A tear, a clenched fist, attitudes that prickle
Wounds of heart, mind or skin to be cleaned and dressed

When you’re a nurse
Just working the bells and whistles is not enough
Listening and guiding, being gentle and firm but with kindness
Helps to mend all wounds of heart and mind and skin.

“The character of a nurse is as important as the knowledge she possesses.”
~ Carolyn Jarvis

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