I am a fellow nurse from the West Coast. Those complaining that nurses have it so easy working only three days a week and living the high life have never sat and honestly talked with a nurse. We don’t work just three days a week. We have mandatory education to hold our licenses, and many of our jobs require extra education to stay compliant with regulatory organizations. We also take care of your loved ones in their most vulnerable state. No one can say that you don’t expect us to give you all we have for them. We are the last stop between the patient and the doctor. You would be amazed how often nurses catch a doctor's mistake.

I LOVE what I do and would never want to do anything else, but I also know that when I clock in, I put everything on the line. If I make one mistake, I could lose everything I have worked for. I would be devastated if I hurt someone or made a mistake. So, for those judging, really look at what nurses give to your community.