The Student Nurse's Prayer

Lord, each day we face these challenges, and I ask for your wisdom to remind me why I chose the path of nursing. Grant me the strength to endure those lengthy lectures without losing focus. Bestow upon me the patience to navigate twelve-hour clinical shifts alongside instructors who may not provide straightforward answers. May the nurses also recall their student experiences and offer us greater respect. Help me to persevere through the assigned readings, allowing me to retain the information when confronted with tricky test questions. I ask that my family and friends understand the strains that bring me to the brink of madness. Lastly, grant me the foresight to envision the day I will embrace my role as a true nurse, free from this unsightly uniform.