Its days like today

that make me want to pull my hair out, and its days like today that make me question my sanity and my patience. Its days like today that make me question why I ever wanted to be a nurse and in the health field all together. My shift starts at 7, and I was non-stop until 3. I might have sat down for 30 minutes the entire day. Today must have been fire alarm testing day, and did you know that it takes 4 and 1/2 hours to test the alarm and the air conditioner stops working. Its just days like today that make me wonder why. I love all of my patients dearly but there are always a few who push your buttons in just a little further. But its days like today when I have to step back and remember that they too are someone's aunt, uncle, grandparent, mom or dad, brother or sister... so its days like today when I'm very thankful that I can be there in their times of trouble. Its days like today that remind why I love nursing so much and why I can't wait to be finished. Its days like today when I have patients who are well above their 90's and still live by themselves and are fuller than life. They tell jokes, get tickled when you touch under their arms, and are more grateful than ever when you stand in their room an extra minute just to chat. So its days like today when I count my blessings, love my a/c in my car, and
remember why I chose to be a nurse.