what i learned at work today...

we had a meeting today where we got some advice from other nurses. here's a synopsis:

1. do three things as a nurse: drink water, pee, and have a bottle of wine ready for the bad days.

2. you have to laugh about it.

3. you won't be a perfect nurse. you're human. if you were a robot, nursing wouldn't be what it is.

4. everyone dies eventually.

5. we all put our pants on the same way.

6. wear a pedometer.

7. don't take it personal. people are at their worst when you see them. 

8. if you have to sit on your couch for five minutes to get some courage before work - that's ok.

9. always remember why you started nursing, but remember you can't save every life.

 10. nursing is a good and difficult, satisfying and frustrating career that you will love more and more.

it was a good meeting. a meeting i needed.

-kelsie.