40+ Viral Heartwarming Doctor & Nurse Stories

This article appeared in pensandpatron.com and has been published here with permission.

Being a doctor or a nurse isn't an easy job. It's a job that takes a lot of training, schooling, long hours, and emotional turmoil. Still, that doesn't mean the job isn't rewarding at all. These medical professionals all shared some more heartwarming stories that made them sure that they were in the right field and making a difference.

Knowing What to Do

You've probably seen an inspirational poster here or there promising that "knowledge is power." Then again, that can actually have some meaning to it.

When they were still a midwife, this person was faced with a situation that they didn't expect. However, they jumped in and put their knowledge to use without hesitation, which is a pretty impressive feat for a situation that would lead many people to panic and freeze.

A Reminder

Sometimes, the burnout that comes with working in the medical field can drive even the most dedicated doctors and nurses to look for a different path.

This person was ready to throw in the towel when they were suddenly pulled into action by an emergency in front of them. They jumped in right away, not knowing that later on down the road, both of them would look back on the situation through a rather grateful lens.

A Look to Remember

Everyone has parts of their job that give them some sort of feeling that tells them if they're in the field for them or not. This was a regular heartwarming occurrence that made it all worth it.

For this nurse, nothing could really beat the feeling of seeing new parents' faces as they had the chance to look at their baby for the first time. We imagine that working on a maternity/nursery unit could get rather stressful, so it's great to hear some of the rewarding aspects of the job.

Never Giving Up Hope

There are definitely moments in which doctors have to step back and recognize they did everything that they could, even though it wasn't enough to save a patient.

In some cases, doctors like this one recognize while it won't be easy, sometimes there are some extensive measures that can be taken in the hopes of something getting better. This doctor stayed up for days, and it was all worth it in the end.