What have you found in your practice as a psych nurse that you value most? and why? 

I work am an OR nurse, so I work with all kinds of people. It is difficult to someone about to undergo surgery to put their trust in your hands, but they do it everyday. I will hold anyone's hand that is afraid, and give them the caring support they need to get through that roller coaster ride just before induction. The reward is when I see them awake later in recovery, and they actually remember me, and thank me; or I will be there holding their hand when they wake up and see the look of recognition and calmness in their eyes. Those are my rewards.