I'm an odd oncologist, maybe. When my patients opt for no chemo, I keep seeing them if they wish. I help w/ symptoms, follow scans over time, & help interpret data about alternatives.
A doctor is a guide. We should continue to guide, even if a person opts for a different path.
Real talk, too many medical pros out here treating people like numbers, not humans. They’ve lost the heart for it, and it shows. It’s disturbing because without empathy, it’s just a cold transaction. Healing ain’t just about medicine—it’s about real connection, and that’s missing big time.
Success as a nurse isn’t about letters behind your name, titles you hold, units you work on, or awards you win.
It’s having control over your schedule.
It’s having weekends & holidays home w/ your fam & friends.
It’s having your mental health in tact & enjoying what you do.
What if today is the day you finally get rid of the picture in your head of how your life is supposed to be, and start embracing it for everything that it is?
—unknown
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