In praise of nurses.

[RandySF]

It was 11 years ago today that my wife went into labor with a healthy ten-pound, thirteen-once baby boy. And while the doctors were determined to let a small Asian woman try and deliver him naturally, the nurses rolled their eyes knowing that was never going to happen. While the doctors tried to shame her into producing breast milk, which didn't seem to come (at least not enough to feed such a big kid), the nurses snuck in bottles of formula, as well as extra cups of Jell-O for a weary mom. And it was one particular angel who volunteered to watch him a an extra hour or two so we could get a little extra sleep. My heart always goes out to nurses, but it's this time of year I think of them the most.

[spanone]

1. my mom was an RN who went on to get her master's and opened a pain clinic....

i do miss that woman....

[sheshe2]

6. Hugs sweetie.

I have a family of nurses. They are the best.

So sorry your mom is gone. I know you were proud of her work.

[spanone]

7. Thank you!

[sheshe2]

9. Back at you...

Nurses Rock. They always have.

[pinboy3niner]

2. I think of them at this time, too

February 7 was the 47th anniversary of the day a nurse saved my life.

[ismnotwasm]

3. We thank you

[Blue Idaho]

4. If you want someone you can depend on when the chips are down.

Find a nurse...

[Kath2]

5. My GF is a pediatric oncology nurse.

She is awesome in every way.

[irisblue]

8. Nurses rock.

I am a retired Radiologic Technologist/Radiation Therapist, from many years of watching nurses, they flipping rock.

[LuckyLib]

10. In the midst of your fear, confusion, questions, and pain, nurses are there.

They are the essence of human caring and commitment.

[AndrewRN]

11. Thanks! :) (N/T)

[Mr.Bill]

12. My wife ia a retired RN.

Our daughter is also an RN, and she is the 4th generation RN in our family.

[3catwoman3]

13. That is really cool!

I am the 3rd generation nurse in mine. I have been a pediatric nuse practitioner for 40 yrs.

[Mr.Bill]

14. In her 40+ years of nursing

my wife worked in many different areas. Last two things she did were Case Manager and the birth center. Our daughter, who got her Master's degree a few years ago manages the birth center and respiratory dept. at our small town hospital. She has a daughter, but no interest in nursing from her so far. She wants to be a teacher.