thoughts for a rainy night

To unpathed waters, undreamed shores.William Shakepeare

I think I have always known I have wanted to be a nurse but, I have just recently realized my reasons why. I truly believe there is no better gift than to give of ones self to another in hopes of making a difference. Realistically I have always been a practical person, but truthfuly I know I am a dreamer. I have been taught to survive and wished to thrive. Taught to not accept defeat and to conqure regret, I have been taught to be funny, smart, and always prepared. In essence those are to tools of nursing, but I think it will be my heart that will allow me to succeed. No one can teach you to really care, to show empathy and compassion. I have always found a smile to be the greatest reward, and for it also to be the greatest tool.

As school starts back my chant will be "keep the heart"