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I, Melanie Aiko Kudo, believe nursing is more than just a profession—it’s a calling that shapes you in ways you never quite expect.

It teaches you how to truly be there for people—often when they’re at their lowest. You learn how to comfort a mother whose child is sick, how to hold someone’s hand when they’re scared, or how to simply sit in silence with someone who doesn’t have the words. You become a witness to people’s most vulnerable moments—and somehow, they let you in.

Nursing also pushes your mind. You’re constantly thinking, adapting, solving problems when things don’t go as planned. Sometimes, there’s no clear answer, but you still have to act—and you do it with courage and care.

It demands discipline, too. The early mornings, the night shifts, the missed holidays—they’re not easy. But somewhere in that routine, you grow stronger. You realize that showing up—even when you’re tired, even when you’re hurting—is its own kind of strength.

And then there’s the balance between independence and teamwork. You learn to trust others with people’s lives, and they trust you back. You become part of something bigger—a rhythm, a family, a shared purpose.

But maybe one of the most powerful things nursing teaches you… is how to use your voice. To speak up when something isn’t right. To advocate fiercely for your patients. And sometimes, to say no—for your own health, your own boundaries, your own worth.

Nursing teaches you how to care, not just for others—but for yourself. And that, to me, is what makes it so deeply human.

Happy Nurses Week Everyone!

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“Advice from a your REGISTERED NURSE MELANIE KUDO”

I truly believe that nursing is one of the few professions that not only changes lives, but also shapes you as a person. It teaches you some of the strongest life skills—lessons you carry far beyond the hospital walls.

First, it teaches you how to support people in their most vulnerable moments. Whether you're comforting a patient who’s just received devastating news or guiding a family through the unknown, you learn how to show up for others when it matters most.

Second, nursing sharpens your critical thinking. Things don’t always go according to plan, and in those moments, you have to troubleshoot fast—often with limited resources. You learn to be creative, practical, and calm under pressure.

Then there's discipline. Getting up before dawn, working 12-hour shifts, pulling night duty—these routines demand consistency and mental strength. Over time, they shape your resilience.

You also become skilled at balancing independence with teamwork. Nurses work closely with doctors, therapists, and other nurses, but we also make independent decisions that can significantly impact outcomes. It’s about trust, communication, and accountability.

And finally, nursing teaches you when to speak up—and when to say no. Whether you're advocating for a patient’s safety or protecting your own well-being, you learn that using your voice is part of the job.

So yes, nursing is about care—but it’s also about character. And those lessons, I believe, stay with you for life…

Happy Nurses Week Everyone! 💙🩵🤍

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Annual Nurses Week in the United States of America!

Sure! Here's a slightly more conversational version with examples woven in:

Nursing is a profession that equips you with some of the most powerful life skills:

1. Supporting others at their lowest– Whether it's holding a patient's hand after difficult news or calming a distressed family member, you learn to be a steady presence in tough moments.

2. Thinking critically and troubleshooting creatively – When resources are limited or something doesn’t go by the book, nurses are often the ones figuring out smart, safe solutions on the spot.

3. Building discipline– Waking up before sunrise for a 12-hour shift or staying sharp during overnight hours pushes your mental and physical limits in a way that builds real grit.

4. Balancing teamwork and independence– You collaborate closely with a team of healthcare professionals, but you're also expected to manage tasks and make decisions on your own.

5. Knowing when to speak up and when to say no– Whether it’s advocating for a patient’s safety or setting boundaries to protect your own well-being, nursing teaches you how and when to use your voice.

Sincerely,

Melanie Kudo, Registered Nurse

📍Adventist Health Bakersfield, California

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HAPPY NURSES WEEK to ALL AMAZING NURSES OUT THERE!

Nursing is a profession that builds a wide range of valuable life skills, including:

1. Providing compassionate support to people during their most difficult moments

2. Applying critical thinking and solving problems in resourceful ways

3. Developing discipline through demanding schedules like early mornings and night shifts

4. Learning to work effectively both independently and collaboratively

5. Recognizing when to advocate for others and when to set boundaries

Happy NURSES Week all! 🚑🩺⚕️

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Happy Nurses Week!

I think nursing is a profession that teaches you a lot of strong life skills:

1. Supporting other humans (often at their lowest or worst)

2. Critical thinking and troubleshooting in creative ways

3. Discipline. waking up early/ night shifts hardens you

4. How to work both individually and in a team

5. Knowing when to speak up and when to say no

Happy nurses week 💙

Forever grateful for everything this career has taught me 🏥

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Happy Nurses Week! 🧑🏻‍⚕️

In honor of nurses week, post a pic of you as

A BABY NURSE

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“My American Dream Come True”

From the moment I stepped into my first hospital for clinical duty, I knew nursing was more than just a course—it was my calling. Every patient I held, every wound I cleaned, every tired “thank you” whispered through cracked lips reminded me: this is what I was meant to do. I graduated nursing wearing the white uniform my mother touched with so much pride. I remember her tears at the graduation, the kind that said, *"Anak, you made it."*

But that wasn’t the finish line for me. I had a bigger dream—the American Dream.

For years, I had heard stories of Filipino nurses making a life abroad. Better pay, better opportunities, and most of all, the chance to help more people and grow in ways I couldn’t back home. I wanted to walk hospital hallways in the U.S., to be part of that world, to prove to myself and to every girl from a small city like mine that it was possible.

I started reviewing for the NCLEX right after my duty at the Philippine Heart Center. Mornings were for review centers, nights were spent working in a local hospital. Some days, I doubted myself. The process was slow, expensive, and full of hurdles. Visa applications, exams, paperwork—it felt never-ending. I lost count of how many times I cried out of frustration. But I kept going.

Then, one ordinary afternoon, I received the email that changed everything: I passed the NCLEX. Not long after, I got a job offer from a hospital in California where my Aunt Carol lived. I stared at the screen for minutes, not moving. My heart was pounding so loud I thought my neighbors could hear it. It was real. I was going.

The day I flew out, my whole barangay came to the airport. I had one suitcase, a heavy heart, and my Lola’s rosary clutched in my pocket. As the plane lifted off the tarmac, I looked out the window and watched the fields and rivers of Pangasinan disappear beneath the clouds.

I whispered a promise—to never forget where I came from, and to make every sleepless night, every tear, every struggle worth it.

Now I walk the floors of a hospital in Bakersfield, California, my name badge clipped proudly to my scrubs: *Melanie Aiko R. Kudo, USRN*. I’m still the same girl from Dagupan—just with a bigger stage, a louder voice, and a heart that still beats with purpose.

And this is only the beginning.

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Shut Up and Dance with me challenge - Tiktok Dance Craze with Bakersfield Nurses

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Get a girl that can do BOTH

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Shut Up and Dance with Me Challenge -

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Girls Night out here in Bakersfield!

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how long have you been a nurse?

Since 2012 in the PH.

But as a USRN.

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Ghiblified Nurse Version

Ghiblified Ver. of us. Melanie and Jake!

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And after every rain we’ve been through

I still wish for you to be there

In all of my next seasons.

– underwaterteeth