EmPowering Nurses

Nurses are professionals with vocation as care-givers. The traditional roles we have inherited from our founders have lingered within us that we became so comfortable until we fell into a deep sleep that we have not realized how great and powerful we have become. We are not aware of how great and strong we are. If we can all empower each of the nearly three million nurses in the US, nurses may be the missing link and the real solution to the nursing shortage and play a major factor in the Healthcare Reforms in general. 

A Special Take on Nurse Power

We just had a full Nurse's week and celebrated the power of nurses. It cannot be stressed enough, but nurses are not aware of that power. It is one of the biggest sentiments that I want to share if I must celebrate and honor nurses. They must be acknowledged and encouraged over and over, to them, there is no difference, because it is what it is, their life revolves in that, so easy, so natural. Nurses truly embody dedication, resilience, and compassion in ways that often go unnoticed because it is simply who they are, it is second nature. They do not see their work as extraordinary, but it absolutely is. The impact they make on lives, the comfort they provide, and the strength they show daily deserve continuous appreciation.

It is wonderful that Nurse’s Week gives us a moment to acknowledge them, but the encouragement and gratitude should never stop. Creative or meaningful ways should be exhausted to touch each nurse from their indifference to stop and realize how powerful they have become. In this blog, Good Morning Nurse, I sound the trumpets in the highest notes, like the perfect space to uplift and remind nurses of their incredible impact that acknowledges their dedication from a global perspective.

In every corner of the world, whether in bustling city hospitals, rural clinics, or makeshift health centers, nurses stand as unwavering pillars of care and comfort. You step into the lives of others at their most vulnerable moments—with steady hands, kind hearts, and an instinct to heal.

You are the voice of reassurance in chaos, the gentle advocate for those who cannot speak, the lifeline when hope feels distant. Your tireless dedication does not go unnoticed. Though you may see your work as routine, the world sees it as extraordinary.

Today, and every day, we celebrate you—not just for what you do, but for who you are. Your compassion knows no borders, your strength defies limits, and your kindness shapes lives in ways you may never fully see. So, if you ever doubt the impact you make, know this: You are valued, respected, and deeply appreciated. The world is a better place because of you. If only Florence Nightingale is alive today and see the Power of Nurses from the global perspective, she will sing the loudest song to these army of nurses around the world who have responded to the calls and cries from the Crimean War to the current state of health, the malnutrition of children, the epidemics, the rise of diseases, the coming back of tuberculosis, the rise of Alzheimer and other deterrents to mental health.

In the celebration of our greatest patron and founder, Florence Nightingale, to every nurse, everywhere, “Good morning, nurse. And thank you."

~Myrna D. Santos, MSN, RN

(05.12.25)

The Power of You

The word "educate" truly means to "draw out" that which innately exists within each and every one of us.

Many believe that it is their personal responsibility to train those around them to behave and "stayhave" by grafting knowledge onto people from the outside, which proves consistently de-energizing. But when we draw out the best from the inside through compassion and understanding, then we tap in to each person's innate power source.

According to one UCLA study on communication effectiveness, 7% of what people are receiving from you are the actual words you say and the remaining 93% is the energy of "who you are" (belief, attitude, judgment) in non-verbal communication.

Another study at the University of Toledo concluded that the first 30 seconds make or break the connection between two people who meet for the first time.

Nonverbal communication conveys a stronger message than verbal communication.

So nurses espousing negativity in the nurses lounges does in fact get translated in the workplace, even though it may be nonverbal. You simply cannot have an attitude and keep it a secret.

This IS a foundational concept. It IS YOUR connection - who you are at any given moment - attitudinally both about yourself and how you've decided to limit others - they are FEELING you, feeling into you and will be receiving your message from the who of you that you are in that moment.

Your authentic self is the most powerful self you have. In compassionate connection you are most powerful; in your AFZ - Attitude Free Zone - you ARE your most powerful.

When you don't feel you can succeed with certain negative, limited-minded individuals ... begin with compassion, and you will take a big step in the direction of getting new understanding in place.

Reaching out to make a difference in education ...
Mary Reynolds, M.S.
www.MakeADifference.com/Education