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Massena Memorial Hospital to mark 'Hospitals & Nurses Week'

Posted 5/6/16

Updated May 6 2:34 p.m. MASSENA -- Massena Memorial Hospital will mark what they call “National Hospitals and Nurses Week” May 9 at 2 p.m. in the MMH courtyard. They will give the Nurse of …

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Massena Memorial Hospital to mark 'Hospitals & Nurses Week'

Posted

Updated May 6 2:34 p.m.

MASSENA -- Massena Memorial Hospital will mark what they call “National Hospitals and Nurses Week” May 9 at 2 p.m. in the MMH courtyard.

They will give the Nurse of Distinction award, the Hershey Kiss Award and mark hospital and MMH Foundation and Auxiliary accomplishments from the last year.

Leading into the week, MMH nursing directors served breakfast for the hospital's nursing division.

The nurses were asked to write on a note why they chose to become a nurse. Here are some of the comments from long-time nurses:

“I became a nurse because I love people…life is a gift. I wanted to take care of people before—beginning and end of life. Throughout my 31 years of nursing I have seen that. Never a day goes by I don’t thank God for the gift of nursing.”

“As a child I grew up with playmates with severe illnesses. It ultimately determined my care career path.”

“My mom is a nurse and it never interested me. We decided together to become EMTs. We and to do a rotation in the Emergency Room and once I got there I realized I wanted to work there permanently. Soon after that I went to an open house at SUNY Canton and applied to the Nursing Program. And here I am today doing what I love!!!"

“I went into the nursing profession to help people. I love helping and putting a smile on someone’s face. Geriatrics is by far my favorite.”

“I enjoy caring for others and helping to keep people healthy.”

“I became a nurse because I wanted to help people and make a difference in their lives."

“Growing up my father was very sick. I watched him go in and out of the hospital. He received an unreal level of care from nurses at the doctor’s office, ICU, OR, home health, and dialysis center. I know one day I wanted to be able to give back that level of care to complete strangers as well. I love my job as a nurse!”

“I wanted to help mothers deliver healthy newborns. I love watching a delivery and a new member of a family being born and seeing the love and joy in the room."

“I wanted to follow my grandmother’s footsteps and I love helping and taking care of people"

“I wanted to be a nurse starting at about six. It was all I wanted to do. I went to BOCES in high school for nursing. After 35+ years I still love what I do every day. Though there are frustrating days, there is a sense of pride, love and accomplishments.”…

“To make a difference in the health and happiness of my friends, family and community.”