One of many reasons why I wanted to become a Nurse is because I wanted to make an impact on individual’s lives, I wanted to make a difference. As a Nurse we make a difference everyday by executing our medical and critical thinking skills. Although I love Nursing and performing medical skills, I wanted to make an impact on a patient emotionally. I want a patient to remember me because I was there for them during a vulnerable and difficult time in their life. The moment I made a difference in the field is when I simply sat down and listened to my patient and her emotions. She shared with me that she had lost her brother a few days prior, and it was extremely hard for her because she was not able to say her goodbyes due to being admitted herself. As she began to cry, I asked if it was okay if I held her hand just for a moment. I was able to comfort my patient and make her emotions feel heard during an emotional time in her life. I was even able to make a small joke which made my patient smile and as I walk out, she thanks me for taking the time to listen to her. This is when I felt like I made an impact on my patient. The next time I go in shell remember me not as just the nurse but the nurse who took the time to listen to her. It is important to recognize that our patients are more than the label “patient”, they have families and lives beyond their medical diagnosis.  Emotionally making an impact on my patient meant a lot to me because I want to make my patients feel empowered and heard. By simply talking to your patients, you can learn a lot about their lives that connects with their medical diagnosis. There was an instance when I was taking a patient’s vitals and her oxygen saturation was low and she seemed a little distressed. I was talking with my patient and observing the room when I noticed an at home oxygen tank in the corner, so I asked her if she usually wears an oxygen mask. We came to the conclusion that she indeed was supposed to have a nasal canula on but forgot she took it off. By simply observing and talking to my patient I was able to help her medically and learn about how her day was. I want to make a difference medically every day, but I also want to make an impact on my patient mood; if that means getting them a cup of coffee or simply asking them how their day is going. Patients are humans too.