𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞, 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇. ⁣

As we face unprecedented times, it is normal to feel uncertain or fearful.⁣
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Unless you went to some strange apocalyptic nursing school, I guarantee you your training did not prepare you for a worldwide pandemic. ⁣
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So repeat after me: I am enough. ⁣
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To the nurse who stepped away from the bedside for fear they might carry the virus to a vulnerable family member: you’re enough. ⁣
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To the nurse who shows up every day with a smile on their face but fear in their heart: you’re enough. ⁣
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To the outpatient nurse who is wondering how they’ll pay their bills while furloughed: you’re enough. ⁣
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To the new grads like me in their first year of nursing still trying to learn the ropes and jumping in whenever they can to help: you’re enough. ⁣
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To the nursing students who feel helpless while clinicals are cancelled: you’re enough. You’re out future. ⁣
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To the critical care nurse exhausted with bruises on their face after a long shift who faces losing patients daily: you’re enough. ⁣
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Whatever you have to offer right now is enough. Even if that is waking up to face another day and practicing self care and preservation. ⁣
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So STAND TALL. Nurse on. Support each other. ⁣
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... and in case you haven’t it heard it yet today, I’m proud of you. ⁣

By Emily Mercuri

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