Making patients laugh or smile.
Anything that takes their mind off their condition.
Having the answer to their questions.
Helping them get better and seeing them progress.
I like to be able to think that their stay was made a little bit better because "I" was there. That maybe I did something that someone else would not have taken the time to do/say.
Right now, since I'm still a student, I can't do all the things nurses can do, but I CAN make them feel better, or happier, or smile, etc. That's what it is for me.
Very good topic by the way.