Day: May 14, 2024

Affectionately dubbed Big John by his pals, he emerged from the cool comfort of the diner into the searing Texan sun, which seemed to ricochet off the buildings lining Camel Back main street. With a sigh, he reached into his pocket for the keys to his trusty F-100 pickup, only to find the spot where it had been parked now empty.

The nurse’s distinct role is to aid individuals, whether they are ill or healthy, in carrying out tasks essential for health maintenance, recuperation, or, if necessary, a serene passage towards the end of life—tasks they would undertake independently if they possessed the requisite strength, determination, or understanding.