I would like to thank you, on behalf of all front liners and healthcare professionals. These past few months have been an immense plight for all who serve under an oath to uphold the health of each individual seeking medical care. I am beyond pleased to know that you are one of the people who understand the pains of healthcare workers in this country.

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then a bullet hits me straight – I wonder;
was it their choice or obligation – I ponder.

Indeed it is a dilemma, especially for nurses, who are greatly affected by the pandemic. Nurses are given the choice between justified self-preservation and staying true to our oath of service. There are many gray areas that shroud the decision-making process and it is a difficult matter to discuss.

However, I believe that the first step to make things much clearer is for people to start talking about it. Your insights help paint a clearer picture regarding the situation.

What they deserve is a decent raise of pay, and a full amount of faith and support to their needs.

Had the plea of nurses way before this pandemic been heeded, maybe things would not turn out this way. Then again, we can only move forward from this. Hopefully, the administration now sees the importance of healthcare in our country.