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I like words. I like concept analysis. I like it when I discover the “right” word. I like new words. I like words that I always pronounce wrong or words that roll off my tongue. I’m actually looking for a certain word. Here’s the challenge: if you could define nursing in one word, what would it be? I would much prefer we were having this as a round table discussion so each of us could have the opportunity to expound, because I am going to give you my word, which I, of course, think is the best - and the only way I will have “thought variables” is if you send me a reply. Otherwise I am going to be pretty smug about my choice.

Nursing is "relationship." A cascade of other words are contained within relationship. Thus, one could define nursing in great detail based on a single word. Try it for a little word exercise and see where it takes you.

I have been thinking about the nurse-patient relationship a lot this past week. Over the past few months I have had a wonderful relationship with CW and his wife B. It all started with, “Hello, my name is Sherry and I am going to be your nurse today.” That introduction has forged great relationships over time. CW was special. He endured many difficult medical interventions, numerous trips to the hospital, and was forced to make choices and decisions that were very challenging. Each time he came to 4-medicine, I wanted the privilege of caring for him. I learned a lot about his history, his family, his life, their great 4th of July Celebrations, his daughter’s wedding, his children, the wonderful home he loved on the Ohio, and a wife who sacrificed beyond his expectations. I have his address and phone number on my dresser. I had planned to visit CW & B after his surgery this summer; maybe go to a horse race. It was not to be.

On September 4th, I went to Ohio for his funeral. I wanted to see him one more time, say good-bye and connect with B. She is a special, gifted woman and I think we will maintain a relationship, too.

There was never a time that I cared for CW that he didn’t ask about me: what was new, how were the kids, the grand-babies, the garden... He always made me feel good. He was a joy to care for and always appreciated anything done for his well-being. I told B the other day, “People like CW are the reason I am a nurse.”

With relationship comes joy and sadness; the memory of both will linger in the case of CW. Understanding that full scope of involvement, tomorrow I will once again walk into the room of a stranger and say, “My name is Sherry and I’m going to be your nurse today.” Nursing defined.

Sherry

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