Today is International Nurse Day and several Taranaki DHB celebrated the special day this morning.
Taranaki DHB nurses celebrated by visiting three primary schools around the region.
The nurses shared stories of what it means to be a nurse, highlighting the amazing work they do and having a show and tell of items from the hospital.
Taranaki DHB's medical inpatients nurse manager Jonele Woodhead says the nurses had a great morning and it reminded them about why they do what they do.
"Every day we are working so hard and sometimes we lose sight of why we're here and why we do this. Getting out and talking to kids reminds you that we do it because we love it."