Nurses are more
Than people in white.
They are mediators,
between
human suffering
and human wellness;
Where what they do
Goes far beyond
What is seen.
- Author...
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E. V. Stankowski, RN
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Nursing Poetry
 Tribute
to a Hospice Nurse
This Hospice Nurse Tribute is dedicated to all the Hospice Nurses that daily
care for those we love. May the Angels above watch over them and grace them with
skills of comfort, always. |
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When
it comes to death and dying
There's a special gift you share
One that Angels all admire
One that goes beyond just care
It's
a gift of deep commitment
One that eases pain and fear
And alleviates the sorrow
When the hour of death is near
Yet
this gift is more than comfort
More than nursing at its best
For it cradles every patient
Right up till their last request
In
this gift you give compassion
Wrapped in dignity and love
And in honor of your calling
There's a tribute found above
As
a tribute to your Nursing
All the care that you bestow
High above this earthly planet
Hangs a Hospice Nurse Rainbow
And
this rainbow graces Heaven
A reminder of your goals
"End-of-life-care" you excel at
It's your gift to human souls
To
the soul of every patient
Every brother, Mom and Dad
Every household member present
Every heart that's feeling sad
To
alleviate this sadness
That engulfs a grieving heart
Counseling and intervention
Set your Nursing skills apart
So
within the skies of Heaven
Bows of silver dangle high
On a rainbow made of glory
That makes every Angel sigh
And
upon each bow of silver
There appears a nurse's name
As an everlasting tribute
For the Heavens to Proclaim.
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A special thank you to Alia, RN (Vitas Hospice Care,
Team 192, Florida) for her willingness to share about her
role and making this tribute possible. |
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by E. V.
Stankowski, RN
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copyrighted 2007 "Angel of Mercy Collection" |
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National
Nurses Week / Hospice Month |
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Don't forget to thank our
Hospice Nurses
(RNs, LPNs, LVNs) during
National Nurses Week, May 6-12 or National Hospice Month in
November. NEW:
Tribute to a Hospice Nurse
is now available in poster format. |
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literary works have been copyrighted by the Library of Congress, Washington
D.C., and protected by copyright law. No part of this material maybe duplicated
in part or whole, for any purpose or by any means, without express permission of
the author.
**Nursing graphic at top of this page has been provided by Twogrannies @
http://janes-haven.com |
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Poetry Collections |
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We have several poem collections you may view. The
Brethren collection are Christian poems and the Petals of Gold collection
encompass everything form A-Z. The newest collection is the "Angels at Work
Series, " which, like the Angel of Mercy collection, are poems to commend nurses
and healthcare professionals for their special roles and dedicated service.
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