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I am a nurse because
1Toronto Metropolitan University, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Faculty of Community Services.
Summary
This poem explores the profound lived experiences of nurses, highlighting the emotional and physical demands of patient care. It captures the essence of nursing through vivid imagery, reflecting on connection, vulnerability, and the meaning found in daily practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Professions
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Nursing involves significant physical and emotional labor.
- The profession requires balancing empathy with professional boundaries.
- Daily interactions with patients and families are central to nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To poetically explore the lived experience of nursing.
- To capture the multifaceted demands and rewards of patient care.
- To offer a reflective piece for healthcare providers.
Main Methods:
- Poetic expression and vivid imagery.
- Reflection on sensory details of nursing practice.
- Evocation of emotional and physical experiences.
Main Results:
- The poem illustrates fatigue, vulnerability, and human connection in nursing.
- It conveys acts of comfort, kindness, pride, and conflict.
- It captures the meaning derived from patient encounters.
Conclusions:
- Nursing is a profession rich with complex emotional and physical experiences.
- Poetic reflection can illuminate the core aspects of patient-centered care.
- The piece offers resonance for all patient-facing healthcare professionals.
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