What fuels your passion for your work as a pediatric nurse?
"I think I could say more than one thing fuels my passion for pediatrics. There is just something about the feeling I get when I can help a child begin to recover and be back to his happy, playful self. It is a very rewarding feeling."
"Sometimes patients will come into our unit on a gurney, and they're weak with multiple cognitive and functional deficits and at their worst. They're often with us for months. To see our patients progress and show measurable improvement is extremely rewarding. The bonds we form not only with our patients but with the families are very special."
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"Pediatrics is truly rewarding in that we have kids with illnesses of varying degrees. Sometimes they come to us with chronic, debilitating conditions. Still, they always find a way to smile and play no matter how tough it gets. Kids are so resilient."
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Anonymous Answer
What fuels my passion for my work as a pediatric nurse is going home at the end of the day knowing that I made a difference in my patients' lives and even their families' lives. Putting a smile on their face and helping them to have a better experience in such a difficult time is the driving force.
Rachelle's Feedback
Your response is well said and very heartfelt. Nice work.
Anonymous Answer
The kids drive my passion. Their joy they bring even when they are sick truly is rewarding.
Lauren's Feedback
Wonderful response. I assisted with minor grammatical edits.
The children drive my passion every day. The joy they bring even when they are sick is truly rewarding; I am motivated to assist them as best I can, and help make their experience as comfortable as possible.
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