nursing is an art. a fine interweaving of skills that is taught, yes, but is also inherently found within an individual. you either have it or you don't. some things cannot be taught or learned, they just are...the intellect needed to be one of the finest nurse's in the profession is profound...in addition, the level of excellence with physical skills often reaches a level that feels, for some, unattainable. i have decided to begin this blog as an outlet for myself. nurses are among those groups of professionals that develop burnout the quickest. i ask...why? is it because we so selflessly give of our time and emotions and we involve ourselves in the care of our patients without any thought to how is this going to effect my life? or is it because we often do not get the respect that other groups of professionals receive? i believe it is because nurses are most often women and women are talkers and talking often gets us into trouble. so...instead of talking, i have turned to writing, or rather typing to relieve some tension that occurs at work. i endeavor to fill this blog with musings, both positive and negative, that impact my world at work so that i might become a healthier nurse that can give my patients the care that they invariable deserve.