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16 sure signs that you’re a nurse

8. When you’re overwhelmed and the charge nurse tries to assign you “just ONE more” patient:

 

9. When you hand over a patient to the incoming nurse and neglect to mention that he/she is a complete train wreck:

 

10. When you accidentally let unpleasant thoughts slip out of your mouth (hey, it happens when you’re hungry and sleep-deprived!):

 

11. When a patient starts a sentence with “Well, WebMD said…”:

 

12. When you start to wonder what will make you snap first, hunger or fatigue:

 

13. When you finish your shift, but lack the energy to make it out of the front door on your own:

 

14. When you get home and try to make sense of your day:

 

15. When you wake up the next morning and realize that you have to do it ALL over again:

 

16. When you remember that you’re an amazing nurse and no matter what you go through, it’s ALL worth it!

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