Jennifer Baker
CandidateRemember the small wins
Had a patient today who was discharged after a long, tough fight with their illness. That smile as they walked out, priceless. Moments like these make you forget about the pay gaps, the understaffing, the burnout. Thoughts on how these small wins affect you? Do they make it all worth it in the grand scheme of things?
Had a patient once, ornery as a mule, didn't want our help at all. But you know, when he was finally discharged, he gave me the faintest smile and muttered …
Small wins? They're the only thing that keep most of us going, especially on those tough 12-hour shifts.
But I've also had days where the small wins just didn't quite outweigh the exhaustion and frustration. Especially when I had to skip lunch...again. It's a balance that's hard to …