Then there are others who believe that such skills as being proficient in starting IVs or intubating a patient in record time make you a nurse. Mastery of skills and hands-on care does not a nurse make. The skills and procedures are learned easily in comparison to the compassion and caring that must come from inside the soul. At the same time, I am gladdened by the many students with bright shining faces who really do want to make a difference and help others. They represent what is best in the nursing profession.
Nurses are members of a global community with no borders or boundaries.
There is a camaraderie among nurses that is indefinable and yet very real. This immediate bond occurs because we all belong to the same sisterhood and brotherhood of people who share common interests, knowledge and a passion for caring. We know what we all have been through, and we see in each other a reflection of our own commitment. Anyone, I hope, who cares enough about others to go the extra mile to be both truly knowledgeable and caring. And that's my final answer.