8 Good Reasons to Work on Christmas Day
Wednesday, 09 December, 2015
Working on Christmas Day can be tough but there is an upside. Patients still require care, emergencies still happen and someone has to be there. So if one of those people is you this year, here are 8 positive spins on a tricky situation.
You get to skip the office Christmas party
This needs no explanation other than you get a free pass. “No, I’m sorry, I can’t attend your disco bowling disaster this year, I have to save my strength. Think of the patients…..etc”.
Overtime pay
This is one benefit that most nurses appreciate when working on a holiday. The extra money can certainly help with holiday expenses and extra wine and chocolates that you deserve.
You don't have to cook
Health care facilities go all out on Christmas to make a fantastic meal for patients, family members, and staff. So you get to enjoy Christmas dinner without having to cook and clean up!
Witness special moments between patients and family members
You have a front row seat to those special moments shared between patients and their family members. You see the hugs from grandkids, presents exchanged, and hear their resolutions and hopes for the New Year. This is a gift you can't and won't want to exchange!
Bring comfort
Some patients have family visiting them on Christmas day and others don’t. For those who are alone, you can be their comfort and their friend.
Be reminded of how lucky you are
By seeing those special and heart-wrenching moments, you are reminded of how lucky you are and of all of the wonderful gifts in your own life. After all, you get to leave the health care facility after your nursing shift and go home.
You are not working the entire 24-hour period
You still have about 12 hours of the day to spare. Make plans to do something special on the day before or after your shift and create a new, unique tradition this year!
Feel proud
You deserve it. Be proud that you work so someone else doesn’t have to. Take this time to be in the moment and appreciate how special and important you are to each and every patient in your care. You are a health care professional, thank you for being a great one.
Reference Sources
Nursetogether.com.
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