The Powerful Letter Taking the Internet by Storm: "I Can Save Your Life, But I'm 'Just' a Nurse"

This letter was written by a nurse who wished to remain anonymous. Her message quickly went viral after capturing the attention of many online. "I’m coming home from a hectic but very typical shift. On the way, I stopped at the store to buy milk and ran into an acquaintance who’s never seen me in my nurse uniform. 'Wow, I didn’t know you’re just a nurse,' she exclaimed.

"Throughout my 18-year career, I've heard this phrase in various forms countless times. But today, it crossed a line. Am I really just a nurse? I’ve helped hundreds of babies, some needing assistance to take their first breath, and yet I’m just a nurse...

"I’ve held hands and comforted people as they took their last breath, but still – I'm just a nurse. I’ve consoled grieving parents who lost their child, encouraging them not to lose hope, and yet, I’m just a nurse. I’ve performed CPR, literally bringing patients back to life, still, I’m just a nurse.

"I am the eyes, ears, and hands of senior medical officials, managing your illness – yet I’m just a nurse. I mentor caregivers and junior nurses, yet I’m still just a nurse. I miss my children’s birthdays, their school performances, and every significant occasion imaginable just to save lives – and still, I'm just a nurse.

"I can draw blood, stitch wounds, and respond in critical moments; nonetheless, I’m just a nurse. I can save newborns, toddlers, or adults from cardiac arrest, yet I’m still just a nurse. I can accurately determine the adrenaline dosage based on your child’s weight, potentially saving their life – but still, I’m just a nurse. My experience and knowledge have saved lives. So if I’m just a nurse – I'm incredibly proud to be one."