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Heroic Nurses



First, let's start off by acknowledging that all nurses are heroes on a daily basis.  These are situations that bring a nurse into the spotlight for her heroism, but again, every nurse is a hero.

Just ask their patients.

Here are examples of renowned heroes in nursing.

 

Collapsed Parking Garage

It was a normal day: Shoppers, workers, tourists were all out on a busy Thursday, and parked in a 4 level parking garage.  Sophia was an off duty nurse that was doing some shopping and was in a hurry to get back home and enjoy her off day.  She was putting packages in her car when she heard what sounded like an explosion.  A moment later concrete began to fall, and in seconds Sophia went from the 4th floor to the basement level.  She had literally collapsed with the building, but was surprisingly not unconscious.  She was however in pitch black, with a broken ankle and a broken arm.  She was also not alone; a pregnant woman was crying for help.  The pregnant woman was in labor, and trapped in an area with no way out.  Sophia made the news that day, as she successfully delivered a baby, and crawled through rubble to help other injured people.  Luckily everyone was rescued, including the newest addition, a 7 lb. baby girl who was supposed to be named Amanda, but ended up being named Sophia.  The local news reunited all the parties helped by Sophia,  for a surprise reunion at her hospital, needless to say there were a lot of tears shed that day. 

 

Civil War Hero

Clara Barton was truly not only a hero, but a very brave hero.  Clara was warned repeatedly to avoid treating soldiers, yet she refused to turn her back on an injured person.  Clara saved countless lives, doing procedures that by today's standards would only be performed by a physician.  She did not discriminate on either side, a wounded person was all she saw, and all she cared about.  Clara was not officially recognized as the hero she was until after her death.  Clara risked her life to save others, a true hero through and through.

 

America’s First Black Nurse

Mary Eliza Mahoney (1845-1926) Mary wanted to become a nurse more than anything, yet she was turned down by numerous schools because of her color.  Mary never gave up, and eventually insisted one school's head master listen to her plea to attend.  Mary later graduated from the New England Hospital for Women, in 1879 Mary officially became a nurse.  Mary went on to inspire many nurses with her quiet yet accurate diagnosis of patients.  Many physicians referred to Mary with difficult cases, Mary had a gift of intelligence, and a unique way of calming her patient, and making them feel they are in the best hands possible.  Throughout her career, many suggested Mary should become a doctor, however black females were not allowed to pursue an MD in that era.  Mary graciously accepted her fate as a nurse, and shared her dedication and expertise, along with her compassion for human life, until she passed away in 1926. 

 

Nurse helps Police

Jamie had finished her long shift at the hospital and was headed home.  She stopped at a local eatery to grab a sandwich.   There were 8 people inside eating, it was 11:15 pm.  Jamie quickly realized she had walked into a robbery in progress.  Within minutes police were outside and a man with a gun had a room of hostages.  Attempting to fire a warning shot, the robber hit an ice machine, which ricocheted the bullet, hitting the robber in the leg.  As the night went on, Jamie treated the robbers wound, talking with him and developing a rapport.  Eventually she convinced him to give up, which he did.  There were no injuries other than the one bullet wound to the leg, which Jamie treated with a first aid kit.  Police were very grateful to Jamie, and felt she put an end to what could have been a very bad situation.  Jamie received an award for her heroics, and was named Registered Nurse of the year. 

There have been numerous cases of nurses saving lives at swimming pools.  All it takes is an emergency, and a nurse jumps into action. 

As a reminder, every nurse is a hero in their own way.  Patients look to their nurse for treatment, care, compassion, and education, and their hero is always there for them.


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