Your Nursing Career and a Latte?

Just the other day, I was drinking a latte (decaf---I ' m an unapologetic caffeine lightweight), and I realized that there ' s a very appropriate metaphor related to nurses, nursing, and a perfectly brewed latte. It may sound silly, but it may be more apt than you imagine at first.So, think about a latte for a moment; its base is espresso, a rich, dense shot of coffee awesomeness that boasts deep flavor and a cultural history worthy of movies, books, and a great number of rabid fans around the world. Poured into and over that (hopefully) perfect shot or two of espresso is a quantity of expertly steamed milk, and when it ' s done right, the result is nothing short of miraculous in its creaminess, artfulness, and foamy aesthetic pleasure.A latte with a delicate hat of foam can be decorated by a talented barista who takes the time to apply his or her expertise in order to create a visual and culinary experience that delights the senses of the appreciative coffee drinker. Is your mouth watering yet? Craving a cuppa now? I think I am!So, enough about the latte; you want to know how this relates to nursing in any way. Indulge me.The Espresso of Your NursenessAs your nursing career is imbued with depth and breadth of experience, knowledge, skill, and nurse wisdom, your nurseness is like an espresso bean that has reached its peak of flavor and robustness. Your nurseness grows over time, and it takes on flavor and characteristics from everything with which it comes into contact.A coff...
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