Nurseweek and Nursing Spectrum recently honored ten outstanding nurse heroes. These are nurses who risked their lives to help others. During car accidents, storms, terrorist attacks, and other disasters which would send many people fleeing to safety, these nurse heroes remained calm and helped those in need. The Nurse Heroes are recognized every year in December, as an appreciation of their efforts and an inspiration to nurses everywhere.
Of course, everyday nurses are heroes too. And nurses risk their health and safety on a regular basis by working with patients who have communicable diseases, or who may be violent or aggressive, under the influence of drugs, or otherwise pose a danger to those around them.
As you prepare for nursing school, be sure to click on the link above to be inspired by the heroism of these nurses, and know that one day you too will be an everyday hero.