Share a Lesson you've learned as a nurse!

What is something:

You didn't realize the importance of until you went through it?
You feel that nurses often overlook?

Or fill in the blank:
I'm realizing/have realized that what makes a really good nurse is __________.
Nurses need to ____________.
The most important thing I've learned as a nurse is __________.

Feel free to add anything else you want, or answer none or all of mine
Thanks for your time out of this wonderful day. -David
I'm realizing/have realized that what makes a really good nurse is __________.1. compassion and caring2. empathy3. being willing to double and triple check4. not backing down when a MD is irate because you dared disturb him with a problem at 2:00 AM5. sometimes crying with and being willing to hug a patient or family member6. being willing and able to set down rules (and adhere to them!) when the patient becomes rude or out of control.7. ditto for family members8. being willing to extend yourself and give when there's nothing left to give... not because you have to but because you're acaring decent human being and they still need you9. Cleaning up the meds room and cart yourself instead of leaving all your crap and crud and sticky who-knows-what for the next shift