"Why I go to work"

[Michelle S]

I go to to work everyday like everyone else "hoping to make a difference" - 
Being a neonatal transport nurse I realize that I am meeting most of these 
parents on the worst day of their lives.  Many of them did not expect a 
preemie, a sick baby, birth defects, unforseen problems, etc.  I come into 
their world as a complete stranger that they now have to put their trust in 
to care for their fragile infant.  I can't imagine what it would be like to 
have a sick baby and then have it taken away by someone you don't know.  My 
last words, always, to all parents are "I will take good care of your 
baby" - I strive to do my absolute best on every transport to fulfill that 
and not let them down.  That's one of the ways that I try to "make a 
difference"........
Michelle, RNC
Neonatal flight nurse






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> Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:00:34 EDT

> From: Julielbacon at aol.com

> Subject: Why Go To Work Each Day?

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> Hi - I was asked to give a talk on "Why Do We Go to Work Each Day?" and I

> would like to pick your brains.  What are the top three reasons that gets 

> you

> out of bed and to your shift each day?  I don't need names, just 

> profession

> and unit (like RN/LD, or PM/Flight).  I appreciate the  help!

> Thanks (and sorry for any cross posting)!

>

> Julie L. Bacon, RN

>

> All Children's  Hospital

> RN/Transport/Flight