I am compassionate and caring.

I wonder if they are ready.

I hear the families cries.

I see the patient's fears.

I want to help them through.

I am compassionate and caring.

I pretend to be strong.

I feel their soul.

I touch their hearts.

I cry when they cry.

I am compassionate and caring.

I understand that death is a part of life.

I say, "She is gone."

I dream they will find comfort.

I try to give them strength.

I hope they will remember.

I am compassionate and caring.

This was an assignment that I had to do for an online course I am taking to continue my education. I dreaded doing this assignment, I thought, how does this possibly make me a better nurse. In the end I do not think it made me a better nurse, I think I am already a good nurse, I think it made me reflect and sometimes, reflection is a good thing.