The media has brought an interesting light to the nursing profession. In some ways, it has felt awkward. Often times I do not know what I think about it.
To me, I am just showing up for work. The fact that there is COVID exposure has become somewhat inconsequential.
Nurses are often exposed to plenty of things that could be devastating to our lives on a weekly basis - HIV, Hep C, etc. I personally would even hate to pick up C-diff (look it up, yuck).
Nurses have always worked long shifts.
Nurses always have dealt with death, codes, and loss.
The only difference is that now the world is watching. Which, of course I know everyone is so grateful for the support. It helps boost moral in doing the job.
But, we have always been here. We will continue to be here.
When COVID calms down. When spotlight moves onto something else - which it always does.
Nurses will continue to be, nurses.
Britt.