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Joseph Friedman's avatar

Dear, Dear Cameron,

Today's Meditation touched me deeply. I had read of this bizarre move by the current regime but hadn't really taken in its deeper meaning and the larger context you created for us today. My heart is full of gratitude and care for those whose profession is to care and for the flame of caring in all of us, even those who enacted this most cruel and insulting edict. and...On this day before our communal giving of thanks, accion de gracias, I make a deep bow to you and your service fueled by care, your (almost) daily meditation that nurtures and deepens me every time I engage with it. with love, Joseph

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Kimberley Howlett Phillips's avatar

Thank you Rev. Cameron. This was my calling. Forty-eight years as an RN and it was always about compassion, empathy and love for my fellow humans. These are the attributes I see dissipating in our world. I will always suppprt the profession of nursing.

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G Charles MacDonald's avatar

Trump and his gang keep meting out these atrocities and nothing is really happening to stop them. Today it’s nurses which you don;t hear any big cries about and tomorrow, will it be doctors?

When will Americans finally say STOP???

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Karren's avatar

I taught for 40 years. Teachers are also on this list of declassification as professionals. I, too, always tried to love and extend compassion serving my students in Chicago. I always saw it as my calling, serving God as I served my students and families.

Jesus showed us the way to true service. Thank you, Cameron.

PS and the nurses that have served me through my 70 years have been amazing. Thank you! ❤️

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Dr. Catherine Al-Meten Meyers's avatar

Another attempt to dismiss one of the most noble professions. Nurses already work harder and get paid less than they should, and they deal with the hardest parts of our lives. Not only is this a misogynistic decision due to the fact that the majority of nurses are women now, but it’s an attempt to deny nurses their fair financial and professional benefits and rights and recognition. Their role needs to be elevated, not devalued

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Beth Gregory's avatar

Thank you for supporting our professional identity. I always felt that nursing is both a profession and a calling .

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Ruth Detablan's avatar

This hit me on so many different levels. The tie in of Jesus washing feet, brings that subversive image of the inside out upside down kind of way of God. I am on a maternity leave returning to work at a hospital as a nurse in February. I have got all kinds feelings about it, and appreciate the thoughtful truthful and prophetic voice that is offered in this writing. Thank you I will be mulling over this in the weeks and months to come.

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Angie Pastorek, PhD's avatar

Its a one-two punch for patriarchy+ fascism. Another move by the Trump administration to limit women's economic and career mobility, while also signaling the less-than status of a female-dominated, care-based profession.

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Karen MO's avatar

Thank you! You let me read about atrocities and give things back their rightful names. Without the last part I shouldn’t be able to bear what happens in the world. Knowing that other people care lets me grieve in peace.

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Beth Boynton's avatar

Thank you for your thoughtful and supportive post re: the profession of nursing, Rev. Cameron Trimble. Your reasons support much of what I find rewarding as a nurse professional and probably help explain why our profession is the most trusted of healthcare professions. It seems important to me to add a couple of points. First, these values and competencies can enhance the practice of pretty much every healthcare professional (and paraprofessional, support and admin staff). They are essential for working in interdisciplinary teams and providing safe, quality care. Second, the academic and clinical demands to become a licensed nurse and in many cases certified in specialties (e.g. Oncology, Trauma and Emergency, ICU, Medical Surgical, Orthopedic, Psychiatric, Home Health, Occupational Health etc ) are rigorous. And without these qualifications, care cannot be safe. I had a BS in Biochemistry before I went to nursing school. I was shocked at how demanding the program was.

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