Caitlin Brassington Character Analysis
When it comes to the medical field, doctors often get the most praise and credit for helping people. While they do have more schooling than others, such as nurses, EMTs, and medical assistants, it is important to realize that others in the medical field also play a valuable role in helping others. Recently, one nurse, Caitlin Brassington, fought back against the idea that her contribution is less important than that of a doctor.
The woman was grocery shopping in her nurse’s scrubs when she ran into an acquaintance, who said she had not realized Brassington was “just a nurse.” Brassington had heard similar comments over her 18 years as a nurse, but this time it really bothered her. The acquaintance's use of the word “just,” implied that Brassington's
contribution, as well as the contributions of her fellow nurses, were insignificant.
Brassington fought back on social media, listing many of the ways she as well as other nurses, are an important part of the medical field. Some of the contributions Brassington listed were:
Helping babies into the world, some of which need help taking their first breath
Holding patients' hands and ensuring their dignity as they take their last breath
Being there for grieving parents who have lost a child
Bringing patients back to life with CPR
Being a patient's advocate in the health system that does not always put the patient first
Educate patients and other nurses
Treat and manage patients' illnesses
Manage cardiac arrest in people of all ages
Miss important events in her family's lives to care for others
Of course, we realize nurses are an important part of our society. Without them, many patients would not be cared for properly. If you are looking for a job as a nurse or in another medical position, contact us.
The woman was grocery shopping in her nurse’s scrubs when she ran into an acquaintance, who said she had not realized Brassington was “just a nurse.” Brassington had heard similar comments over her 18 years as a nurse, but this time it really bothered her. The acquaintance's use of the word “just,” implied that Brassington's
contribution, as well as the contributions of her fellow nurses, were insignificant.
Brassington fought back on social media, listing many of the ways she as well as other nurses, are an important part of the medical field. Some of the contributions Brassington listed were:
Helping babies into the world, some of which need help taking their first breath
Holding patients' hands and ensuring their dignity as they take their last breath
Being there for grieving parents who have lost a child
Bringing patients back to life with CPR
Being a patient's advocate in the health system that does not always put the patient first
Educate patients and other nurses
Treat and manage patients' illnesses
Manage cardiac arrest in people of all ages
Miss important events in her family's lives to care for others
Of course, we realize nurses are an important part of our society. Without them, many patients would not be cared for properly. If you are looking for a job as a nurse or in another medical position, contact us.