My philosophy is pretty simple. To treat everyone as I'd like to be treated, to be kind and caring, and to always treat everyone with respect. When I think of nursing the first word that comes to mind is "Care". Some people think of caring as holding a person's hand or comforting them. There is no denying that nurses do much, much more than just that. And as important as that is, it doesn't speak to the full power of the care they provide. Nurses are definitely the heart of the healthcare; they would not be able to function without them! Nurses use their considerable knowledge to protect their patients from the risks and consequences of illness, disability, and infirmity, as well as from the risks and consequences of the treatment