E.R. Nurses Quotes

“I don’t think people realize the fight that goes on in nurses’ hearts—sticking to a hospital’s legal policy versus acting on humanitarian impulses.”
― James Patterson, E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes

“None of the terrible things that happen are a surprise to God. He knows what the day will bring, and I know He will test me. My compassion, sympathy, and empathy are gifts from God, and knowing I’ve done my very best to do His work helps.”
― James Patterson, E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes

“That’s my defense mechanism—do the best job I can and move on.”
― James Patterson, E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes

“The time is going to pass no matter what you do.”
― James Patterson, E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes

“Whatever happens is going to happen. And when I see something bad, I won’t dwell on it or get emotional about it because there’s too much shit going on, and I have a job to do.”
― James Patterson, E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes

“My job isn't just taking care of patients. I take care of families too. It is the greatest gift.”
― James Patterson, E.R. Nurses

“Nursing, I realize, isn't just about medicine. It's also about making---and preserving--- that human connection.”
― James Patterson, E.R. Nurses

“I don't think people realize the fight that goes on in nurses' hearts--- sticking to a hospital's legal policy versus acting on humanitarian impulses.”
― James Patterson, E.R. Nurses

“Certain patients are just dicks. And I say that knowing that most of our patients are extremely sick.”
― James Patterson, E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes

“If you’re waiting, that’s a good thing. It’s when we all rush in and jump on you that you should worry.”
― James Patterson, E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes

“It’s okay to feel that loss. You can visit that place; you just can’t live there.”
― James Patterson, E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes

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― James Patterson, E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes