Thanks to everyone who commented on my post from yesterday. I really wasnt fishing for compliments, just using my blog as a media to vent some frustrations and feelings. But your comments touched my heart.
Putz, we dont make the big bucks like people think. 20 yrs ago nurses made big bucks, nowadays we make average pay compared to other professions who do NOT get kicked, hit, bit, puked on, bled on, cussed at, spit at, and lied to. And who do not work 12-14 hour shifts with NO breaks, and often, mandatory overtime. We do not get holidays off, or weekends off and some of us even work while you all are sleeping.
Law enforcement officers and EMS are the only other profession that comes close to putting up with what ER nurses put up with.
But I digress, no matter how much I whine, that is my job, and when anyone comes into my ER I am dedicated 100% to making sure that patient gets the best care possible.
Like all EMS, firefighters, police officers and other professions who serve John Q Public thanklessly we do what we do because of commitment.
Sometimes we ask why we put ourselves through this, and God always answers.....
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Thank you
Posted by Tonjia at 12:30 PM
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we do it because we love it... its a wonderful job when you take the politics and baloney out ... my son is police and me a nurse who knows what martha will become...
helping others is just a part of who we are.
hugs laura
There is just something about being a public servant. It is in the heart, not the wallet. Yes, some pays are getting better, and I think teachers are still lacking in that area (oklahoma is one of the lowest paying teaching job!). But like so many other professions, nursing/medical personel is so needed and I sometimes wonder if they take lower quality people to just fill the void? Do you ever feel that way? I know we did at the police dept. Isn't that sad?
I am glad you have the heart and the desire and hopefully the vacation of length pretty soon.
Chin up.
hey when i said you make the big bucks, it was tongue in cheek, like malone made 100 million on his contract...like lawyers make 100,000 for a case...well anyway i got prominance on your blog so it was worth it to get a reaction from you and a special place on a post...thanks
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