庆祝我们作为护士的旅程 | 我们的节日特辑

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As nurses, we are part of a great profession, which we celebrate during the month of May. National Nurses Week is May 6 through May 12 to coincide with Florence Nightingale’s birthday on May 12. The first National Nurse Week was observed in 1954, but it was many decades before it became an established week for recognition of nurses (Sidebar 1).1 The American Nurses Association (ANA), which has supported the nursing profession since 1896,

encourages National Nurses Week recognition programs through the state and district nurses associations, other specialty nursing organizations, educational facilities, and independent health care companies and institutions.1

During National Nurses Week, we should not only celebrate ourselves as nurses, but focus on the difference we make as perioperative nurses. The basis for perioperative practice is establishing a holistic relationship with each of our patients. By engaging in the person and not the procedure, we help facilitate the well-being and human experience of our patients. Nursing is a rewarding profession as it touches us in so many ways; however, it also is a challenging profession, and nurses have had to navigate various and evolving challenges throughout the history of the profession.

Sidebar . A Brief History of National Nurses Week1

• 1953 Dorothy Sutherland of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare sent a proposal to President Eisenhower to proclaim a "Nurse Day" in October of the following year. The proclamation was never made.

• 1954 National Nurse Week was observed from October 11 - 16. The year of the observance marked the 100th anniversary of Florence Nightingale's mission to Crimea. Representative Frances P. Bolton sponsored the bill for a nurse week. Apparently, a bill for a National Nurse Week was introduced in the 1955 Congress, but no action was taken. Congress discontinued its practice of joint resolutions for national weeks of various kinds.

• 1972 Again a resolution was presented by the House of Representatives for the President to proclaim "National Registered Nurse Day." It did not occur.

• 1974 In January of that year, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) proclaimed that May 12 would be "International Nurse Day." (May 12 is the birthday of Florence Nightingale.) Since 1965, the ICN has celebrated "International Nurse Day."

• 1974 In February of that year, a week was designated by the White House as National Nurse Week, and President Nixon issued a proclamation.

• 1978 New Jersey Governor Brendon Byrne declared May 6 as "Nurses Day." Edward Scanlan, of Red Bank, N.J., took up the cause to perpetuate the recognition of nurses in his state. Mr. Scanlan had this date listed in Chase's Calendar of Annual Events. He promoted the celebration on his own.

• 1981 [The American Nurses Association (ANA)], along with various nursing organizations, rallied to support a resolution initiated by nurses in New Mexico, through their Congressman, Manuel Lujan, to have May 6, 1982, established as "National Recognition Day for Nurses."

• 1982 In February, the ANA Board of Directors formally acknowledged May 6, 1982 as "National Nurses Day." The action affirmed a joint resolution of the United States Congress designating May 6 as "National Recognition Day for Nurses."

• 1982 President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation on March 25, proclaiming "National Recognition Day for Nurses" to be May 6, 1982.

• 1990 The ANA Board of Directors expanded the recognition of nurses to a week-long celebration, declaring May 6 - 12, 1991, as National Nurses Week.

• 1993 The ANA Board of Directors designated May 6 - 12 as permanent dates to observe National Nurses Week in 1994 and in all subsequent years.

• 1996 The ANA initiated "National RN Recognition Day" on May 6, 1996, to honor the nation's indispensable registered nurses for their tireless commitment 365 days a year. The ANA encourages its state and territorial nurses associations and other organizations to acknowledge May 6, 1996 as "National RN Recognition Day."

• 1997 The ANA Board of Directors, at the request of the National Student Nurses Association, designated May 8 as National Student Nurses Day.

REFERENCE

1. National Nurses Week history. American Nurses Association. https://www.nursingworld.org/education-events/national-nurses-week/history/. Accessed February 23, 2022.

THE HEROES BEHIND THE OR DOORS

If I had to describe a nurse, I would say that a nurse is caring, compassionate, and courageous. Being a nurse means that patients in our care must be able to trust us. We become the patient’s voice, advocating for their care. Nurses are the life and soul of health care, always keeping the patient in the forefront of our focus.

As perioperative nurses, we are the heroes behind the OR doors. Whether we are monitoring all the equipment or providing the touch of a caring hand, we are responsible for observing and treating a patient through the perioperative period and making sure that they are always safe. We have a special connection to our patients. When we meet them, they are usually ill and feeling powerless and frightened. These patients come to a hospital or ambulatory center and must put their trust in us even though we are usually complete strangers. At a time when patients are most vulnerable, they let us into their lives. The nurse’s compassion embraces respect for others to preserve the dignity of patients as they experience stress related to their conditions, injuries, procedures, and emotional needs.

Perioperative nurses possess an element of commitment whose boundaries go beyond just the intraoperative care of the patient. We may work seven days a week and many overtime hours and take call, even for other nurses. We stretch ourselves way beyond the required hours of operation. In a time of a worldwide pandemic, we extend call requirements and stay in the department well over our assigned hours. We volunteer when departments cannot get additional nurse coverage and we work exhausting shifts caring for our patients. In many cases, we sacrifice our own sleep, holidays with family, and more to ensure that our patients are receiving the best care possible. Yet, through it all, we retain our professionalism. Our commitment to our patients remains unshaken. That kind of commitment is nothing short of remarkable.

OVERCOMING CHALLENGES

I was recently reminded of the story of Lewis and Clark’s journey, and found I could draw parallels to our current journey in nursing. Lewis and Clark and a team of explorers set off in May 1804 to survey the territory west of the Mississippi River and attempt to find a water route across the country to the Pacific Ocean.2 After approximately one year of navigation through difficult paths, tortuous mountain routes, and ruthless weather conditions, Lewis and Clark entered the Lemhi Pass on the continental divide (between what is today Montana and Idaho), hoping they were about to discover the “Great River of the West.”2 Instead, the view was more snow-capped mountains as far as they could see.

As we near the halfway point of 2022, our hope, maybe even belief, is that the biggest “mountains” of the pandemic have been conquered, but we know we are not yet over those mountains. As nurses, how can we best help ourselves and our peers in the face of ongoing challenges?

First, we must define our purpose and reality. This is not by concluding that we are defeated, but rather by creating a clear and objective picture of our current situation so we can assess and determine the optimal way to navigate through these mountains. Nurses need to stay informed of current issues to address the challenges and determine needs. Clear, consistent communication is extremely important.

Secondly, we must realize that to “get over our mountains,” it will take extra effort. Nurses must exhibit empathy and compassion and share gratitude. During turbulent times and pressure, we tend to fall short in sharing gratitude. Recognition of the wins is energizing and a powerful force.

Finally, we must inspire each other and communicate a vision and a plan to move forward. By recognizing and respecting the current situation, we can strengthen our will to overcome and climb these mountains. There are no limits if we believe in our destination and in one another.

Almost 18 months after the start of their journey, Clark recorded in his journal, “Ocean in view!”3(p15) The Lewis and Clark expedition was successful because although they did not find a water route that spanned the continent, they “had traveled more than 8,000 miles, produced invaluable maps and geographical information, identified at least 120 animal specimens and 200 botanical samples and initiated peaceful relations with dozens of Native American tribes.”2 Despite the hardships of the journey, they persevered and adapted to the situation and circumstances. I know, as perioperative nurses, we can do the same.

CONCLUSION

I am proud to be a perioperative nurse. This role can be challenging and is not for the faint of heart. But even amid the daily chaos and high expectations, there is a sense of purpose that can be an immeasurable reward. Although we are usually the “givers” in our professional relationships, we get so much in return through the accomplishment and satisfaction of our role in helping patients. We are the healers, life changers, and teachers. Honor our journey and remember why we became nurses. Labor for the things that matter and make every moment count. Celebrate National Nurses Week because we each have earned it, and our journey has been nothing less than amazing. There are no limits!

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作为护士，我们是伟大职业的一部分，我们在五月庆祝这一伟大职业。全国护士周是 5 月 6 日至 5 月 12 日，与 5 月 12 日弗洛伦斯·南丁格尔 (Florence Nightingale) 的生日相吻合。第一个全国护士周于 1954 年举行，但几十年后它才成为认可护士的既定周（边栏1）。美国护士协会 (ANA) 自 1896 年以来一直支持护理专业，

鼓励通过州和地区护士协会、其他专业护理组织、教育机构以及独立的医疗保健公司和机构开展全国护士周表彰计划。

在全国护士周期间，我们不仅应该庆祝自己作为护士，还应该关注我们作为围手术期护士所做的改变。围手术期实践的基础是与我们的每位患者建立整体关系。通过参与人而不是程序，我们帮助促进患者的福祉和人类体验。护理是一个有益的职业，因为它在很多方面触动了我们。然而，这也是一个具有挑战性的职业，在整个职业历史中，护士不得不应对各种不断变化的挑战。

侧边栏。全国护士简史第一周

• 1953美国卫生、教育和福利部的多萝西·萨瑟兰向艾森豪威尔总统提出建议，在次年 10 月宣布设立“护士节”。宣言从未发表过。

• 1954 年全国护士周于 10 月 11 日至 16 日举行。这一庆祝活动标志着弗洛伦斯·南丁格尔访问克里米亚 100 周年。代表弗朗西斯·P·博尔顿 (Frances P. Bolton) 为护士周赞助了该法案。显然，1955 年国会提出了一项全国护士周的法案，但没有采取任何行动。国会停止了为各种全国性的周制定联合决议的做法。

• 1972众议院再次提出一项决议，要求总统宣布“全国注册护士日”。它没有发生。

• 1974年 1 月，国际护士理事会 (ICN) 宣布 5 月 12 日为“国际护士日”。（5 月 12 日是弗洛伦斯·南丁格尔的生日。）自 1965 年以来，ICN 一直庆祝“国际护士节”。

• 1974年 2月，白宫指定一周为全国护士周，尼克松总统发布公告。

• 1978 年新泽西州州长布伦登·伯恩宣布 5 月 6 日为“护士节”。新泽西州雷德班克的爱德华·斯坎兰 (Edward Scanlan) 发起了这项事业，以使该州对护士的认可永久化。斯坎兰先生在大通的年度活动日历中列出了这个日期。他独自推动了庆祝活动。

• 1981 [美国护士协会 (ANA)] 与各种护理组织一起集会支持新墨西哥州护士通过其国会议员 Manuel Lujan 发起的一项决议，将 1982 年 5 月 6 日定为“国家认可日护士。”

• 1982年 2 月，ANA 董事会正式承认 1982 年 5 月 6 日为“全国护士节”。该行动确认了美国国会的一项联合决议，将 5 月 6 日指定为“全国护士表彰日”。

• 1982 年罗纳德·里根总统于 3 月 25 日签署公告，宣布“全国护士表彰日”为 1982 年 5 月 6 日。

• 1990 ANA 董事会将对护士的认可扩大到为期一周的庆祝活动，宣布 1991 年 5 月 6 日至 12 日为全国护士周。

• 1993 ANA 董事会指定 5 月 6 日至 12 日为永久日期，以纪念 1994 年和所有后续年份的全国护士周。

• 1996 ANA 于 1996 年 5 月 6 日发起“全国注册护士表彰日”，以表彰全国不可或缺的注册护士一年 365 天的不懈努力。ANA 鼓励其州和地区护士协会和其他组织将 1996 年 5 月 6 日确认为“全国注册护士认可日”。

• 1997 ANA 董事会应全国学生护士协会的要求，指定 5 月 8 日为全国学生护士节。

参考

1 . 全国护士周的历史。美国护士协会。https://www.nursingworld.org/education-events/national-nurses-week/history/。于 2022 年 2 月 23 日访问。

门后的英雄

如果要我形容护士，我会说护士有爱心、富有同情心和勇敢。作为一名护士意味着我们护理的患者必须能够信任我们。我们成为患者的代言人，倡导对他们的关怀。护士是医疗保健的生命和灵魂，始终将患者放在我们关注的最前沿。

作为围手术期护士，我们是手术室门后的英雄。无论我们是监控所有设备还是提供关怀之手，我们都负责在围手术期观察和治疗患者，并确保他们始终安全。我们与患者有着特殊的联系。当我们遇到他们时，他们通常会生病，感到无能为力和害怕。这些患者来到医院或门诊中心，即使我们通常完全陌生，也必须信任我们。在患者最脆弱的时候，他们让我们进入他们的生活。护士的同情心包含对他人的尊重，以维护患者的尊严，因为他们经历了与其状况、受伤、程序和情感需求相关的压力。

围手术期护士具有一种承诺元素，其界限不仅限于对患者的术中护理。我们可能每周工作 7 天，并有很多加班时间并接听电话，即使是其他护士也是如此。我们超出了规定的营业时间。在全球大流行期间，我们延长了通话要求，并在我们指定的时间内留在了部门。当部门无法获得额外的护士覆盖时，我们会志愿服务，并且我们会竭尽全力地轮班照顾我们的病人。在许多情况下，我们牺牲自己的睡眠、与家人一起度假等等，以确保我们的患者得到最好的护理。然而，通过这一切，我们保留了我们的专业精神。我们对患者的承诺从未动摇。这种承诺是非常了不起的。

克服挑战

我最近想起了刘易斯和克拉克的旅程故事，发现我可以与我们目前的护理旅程相提并论。刘易斯和克拉克以及一队探险队于 1804 年 5 月出发，调查密西西比河以西的领土，并试图找到一条穿越该国通往太平洋的水路。2在艰难的道路、曲折的山路和无情的天气条件下航行了大约一年后，刘易斯和克拉克进入大陆分界线（今天的蒙大拿州和爱达荷州之间）的莱姆希山口，希望他们即将发现“伟大的西河。” 2相反，他们所看到的景色是更多的雪山。

当我们接近 2022 年的中点时，我们的希望，甚至是信念，是大流行的最大“山”已经被征服，但我们知道我们还没有越过那些山。作为护士，面对持续的挑战，我们如何才能最好地帮助自己和同龄人？

首先，我们必须定义我们的目的和现实。这不是通过得出我们被击败的结论，而是通过对我们当前的情况做出清晰而客观的描述，以便我们可以评估和确定穿越这些山脉的最佳方式。护士需要随时了解当前问题，以应对挑战并确定需求。清晰、一致的沟通非常重要。

其次，我们必须认识到，要“翻山越岭”，需要付出额外的努力。护士必须表现出同理心和同情心，并分享感激之情。在动荡的时代和压力下，我们往往无法分享感激之情。对胜利的认可是充满活力和强大的力量。

最后，我们必须互相启发，并传达前进的愿景和计划。通过认识和尊重现状，我们可以增强战胜和攀登这些山峰的意志。如果我们相信我们的目的地和彼此，就没有限制。

在他们的旅程开始将近 18 个月后，克拉克在他的日记中记录了“视野中的海洋！” 3 (p15)刘易斯和克拉克的探险之所以成功，是因为虽然他们没有找到一条跨越大陆的水路，但他们“已经旅行了 8,000 多英里，制作了宝贵的地图和地理信息，确定了至少 120 个动物标本和 200 个植物标本。样本并与数十个美洲原住民部落建立了和平关系。” 2尽管旅途艰辛，但他们坚持不懈，适应了形势和环境。我知道，作为围手术期护士，我们也可以这样做。

结论

我很自豪能成为一名围手术期护士。这个角色可能具有挑战性，不适合胆小的人。但即使在每天的混乱和高期望中，有一种目标感可能是一种无法估量的回报。尽管我们通常是我们职业关系中的“给予者”，但通过我们在帮助患者方面的成就和满足感，我们得到了很多回报。我们是治疗者、生活改变者和老师。尊重我们的旅程，并记住我们为什么成为护士。为重要的事情而努力，让每一刻都有意义。庆祝全国护士周，因为我们每个人都赢得了它，我们的旅程简直令人惊叹。没有限制！

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