In the ACEP News September 2006 issue, Dr. David Baehren wrote a Guest Editorial about emergency nurses being a "hero" and 'societal role model'. He describes some emergency nursing "challenge patients" who tax our physical and emotional limits. He remarks that we are the "lock stitch in the fabric of our health care safety net". He recognizes our intellectual and professional contributions and the "productivity that expands gracefully to accommodate the endless flow of patients while the rest of the hospital 'can't take report'". He relates stories about our "good humor", "great strength of character", "stamina", "discipline", "tenderness" and "patience of a saint" qualities.

   He knows that "when emergency nurses go to heaven, they get in the fast lane, flash their hospital ID, and get the thumbs-up at the gate."  

  How refreshing it is that he gets us !!!!! Many thanks to him for that glowing rendition of our work and passion.   

   Click here to read the complete article http://www.acep.org/webportal/membercenter/periodicals/an/2006/sep/hero.htm

   He lives in Ottawa Hills, Ohio and practices emergency medicine. He is the author of "Roads to Hilton Head Island".  He welcomes your feedback at <DFBaehren@Ameritech.net>