Telephones ringing, call lights dinging, computers in the hall
Constant chaos, twelve hour shifts, back against the wall
Patients calling nurse, doctors on the phone
Can't wail til break, maybe I'll be left alone
Life of a nurse, always on the go
Waiting for that day for it to be slow
When will that happen? Lord only knows
Time for therapy and their meds
Need help to get them out of bed
Lifts in the ceiling, so I don't break my back
Working alone as usual, staffing we lack
Life of a nurse always on the go
Staring at the clock, waiting for relief to show
I often ask myself how did I survive?
The end of the shift all my patients are still alive.
Life of a nurse
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This reflects the days of every nurse I know, and I know a few. I got tired just ready it. I commend both the writing AND the occupation. Part of the unsung heroes.
thank you sir
I felt similar feelings as a CNA 😁
BEAUTIFUL TERESA ~ You know how much I appreciate ALL NURSES. This Poem is straight from your SHIFT but also from your dedicated HEART ! i LOVE the Structure of your poem ~ Rhyming Couplets which match the pace of your day and perfect rhythm & meter makes it a delight to read and recite ~ Thanks for caring & sharing ~ Love you ~ BRIAN
You always bring a smile to my face Brian. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement
Oh to be in a hospital where poets nurse my thoughts, my aching heart is soothed by rhyme and hope injected daily. Actually i'm not sick. Loved your piece, was good to read. Thank you.
Thank you very much
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