This is probably the first year that I’ve paid any attention to IND, given that previously it passed almost without acknowledgement by employers, let alone members of the public. Think of it as Mother’s Day but for nurses, to recognise the good job that they do, in whatever capacity they work. It’s also the first time in a long time that I am proud to be a nurse on this particular day. Nurses are the backbone of the health care system and while it is true we work as part of a bigger team, nurses are the ones that are with the patients all the time. Without them, the system would fall apart altogether. Let’s just be thankful that the uniforms have improved over time.

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Happy International Nurses Day to all the nurses out there, no matter what shift you work or what role you fill. Enjoy the cake your employer has brought in for you and if they didn’t bring any, make sure they put it on their calendar for next year.

May 12th, 2009 | Category: Special occasions |  Print This Post |  Email This Post | Subscribe to comments | Leave a comment | Trackback URL