Twenty-nine years ago, I officially began my career. That was when I received my first State Certification, recognizing me as a Professional.
It does not take into consideration all of the preparation, courses, and classes leading up to it...
A year later, I graduated High School.
In retrospect, I truly embarked on this journey when I was only 7 years old.
I am now, the epitome, of the perfect 'worst' dinner guest!
I have pretty much seen, done, dealt with, handled, been handed, handed to, cleaned-up, wiped, held, cried both for and with, sat with, held hands, answered questions, explained, cared for, pissed off, actually have been pissed on (as well as puked on, shit on, bled on, and other numerous bodily fluids spilled upon), saved, failed, maintained, lost, followed, commanded...
Not to mention that I have fed, bathed, nurtured, medicated, taken down, sent a few to jail, taken care of a family, argued, refused, insisted, inflicted discomfort and pain, relieved just the same, walked away, ran into, stepped in, stepped up, sent others away, gathered some together...
Ask me a question.
I am an Emergency Nurse.
Now, I must prepare. Sleep, as I return to the battle this night... I expect I will experience something new.
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