Dearest Father,
Our hearts are so full of gratitude
today.
We are grateful to have made it to the
completion of this program,
and for the careful guidance from our
instructors along the way.
We are grateful for Mrs. K who answered
every question,
patiently listened to every concern,
and always offered encouragement.
She is an amazing cheerleader and first
year instructor.
We are grateful for Mrs. Yarrish, she
has been the perfect second year instructor.
She pushed us to go farther than we
ever thought we could
and was always there with a smile to
praise us for a job well done.
We are grateful for the countless
lessons we have learned
about bodies, processes, and most
importantly—relationships.
We are grateful for the friendships we
have made,
and the unforgettable memories we have
shared.
We pray that we can pay it forward to
those who come behind us.
As we begin our journey into this field
of nursing,
we pray that we can listen to everyone
who needs to be heard,
notice everything that needs to be
seen,
and speak clearly everything that needs
to be communicated.
We pray that we can be compassionate
with others,
even when they test our patience.
We pray for safety for ourselves and
all we come in contact with--
especially those we have the privilege
of caring for.
We pray for strength to continue on
through
shifts to come that will be physically
and emotionally draining.
We pray to have the ability to let go
and forgive ourselves
when a patient outcome is not what we
anticipated.
We pray to remember we have a voice,
when we see that something needs to be
said.
We pray for perseverance when we are
faced with great challenges at work,
and for careful hands when performing
intricate tasks that have life-saving potential.
We pray to listen with openness of mind
and thoughtful consideration
when others offer advice for our
improvement.
Most importantly, we pray to never
forget the reason why we chose this profession;
to have gratitude and show respect for
life,
to be observant of our surroundings,
and always offer help when we see a
need,
In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
