This short stretch at work was lovely.  It eased me back to NOC life, and I was reminded how much I love the babies!

One of the highlights: a family member told me that I was one of the cleanest RNs she had met.

Big fat smile on my face 🙂  HUGE compliment!

I think CLEAN creates a better healing environment…in terms of lower infection risk as well as the atmosphere of the room.  And with our patient population, we appreciate all the positive healing vibes we can get!  If that means wiping down surfaces once or twice a shift, steam sterilizing bottles, changing out suction tubing, etc. then piece of cake 🙂 Who doesn’t feel good when they clean?  Oh…. just me? 😉 I think its very therapeutic!

I’ve also been thinking about what has happened lately on The View.  As a nurse, I was offended at first.  But I was more impressed and impacted by the #nursesunite response.  We are a strong group of people.  As nurses we have immense compassion, we want to make a positive difference.  When our image is misinterpreted, I guess you can confidently say that we are quick to educate.  Nurses on social media are on fire!

I haven’t responded – because those women on the television can’t take away what I chose to do for a career.  As I care for the miracle babies and tend to their families fears and needs, my heart is full.  I am making a positive difference and helping individuals that are in what may be the most vulnerable phase of their life.  As nurses, we know that our role is imperative to health care.  To people’s lives.  And how much difference we can make in one twelve hour shift.

XOXO