I see a lot of posts by nurses wanting to leave the bedside. It seems like the goal of so many nurses, the ephemeral hands-off nurse job while raking in the cash.
That's not my goal.
I like being a testifying expert, but I also like being a nurse. Emergency nursing takes a special breed, and it suits me well. Besides not being built for a desk job and liking the adrenaline, I enjoy seeing how healthcare evolves through the years and what impact I can make, whether that's a personal change, a change in my department, or a regional/nationwide change. I use that knowledge to write publications and speak in webinars and conferences.
My dad once said, "you're not just a nurse." But I am. I'm the full package, a nurse who is here for the entire experience, a nurse who has a seat at many tables. I write, I consult with attorneys, I testify, I speak at conferences, and then I clean up vomit or hold a hand.
I'm a nurse.
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Registered Nurse at State of Missouri
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