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   Harry (harrybo93@mstdn.games)'s status on Tuesday, 21-May-2024 22:47:42 JST Harry

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   Been yelled at and hit out at by many loud voices. Been at the very forefront of a worldwide pandemic- staring COVID in the face and saying the words “Not today, fucker” many, many times. Anything to have not made another heart wrenching phone call with bad news again.

   As I wonder how to wrap up this rambling monologue, Foo Fighters’ “Stranger Things Have Happened” has just come up on shuffle- couldn’t have said it better myself.

   Goodbye, nursing. See you in the next life, maybe. (5/5)

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     Harry (harrybo93@mstdn.games)'s status on Tuesday, 21-May-2024 22:47:43 JST Harry

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     I’ve held people’s hands and kept them comfortable as they passed. Taken pain away from people in the worst moments of their lives. Helped pull people back from the jaws of death. Been a shoulder to cry on god knows many times. Put many plasters on. Made thousands of rubber glove hats to make poorly children laugh. Berated and scolded many doctors. Also learned a lot from and been proud to work alongside many incredible doctors. Been a voice for the voiceless. (4/5)

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     Harry (harrybo93@mstdn.games)'s status on Tuesday, 21-May-2024 22:47:44 JST Harry

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     I’ve witnessed and been involved in so, so much- on both very extreme ends of the spectrum. From harrowing deaths in the worst possible circumstances, to new life in the most unexpected areas. The frail and elderly, to the few minutes old. The laughter, and the heart wrenching sorrow. (3/5)

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     Harry (harrybo93@mstdn.games)'s status on Tuesday, 21-May-2024 22:47:45 JST Harry

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     Forgive me here as I’m going to indulge in my past a little- I know it’s a little self fulfilling but I’m coming to realise it all means a lot to me and has shaped me into the person I am now- it feels good to get it off my chest. (2/5)

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     Harry (harrybo93@mstdn.games)'s status on Tuesday, 21-May-2024 22:47:46 JST Harry

     Fairly momentous day for me today. Feeling pensive and quiet as a result.

     Today, I intentionally let my nursing registration lapse. That is, I am now no longer a nurse.

     It feels bittersweet. I was ready to let it lapse. I’d had enough. I’ve spent the last 7 years (and 3 years prior gaining my degree in nursing) working as an A&E Nurse (ER nurse to you yanks) and of course the last few years really haven’t been kind. (1/5)