I arrive at the hospital for the birth of my first and only child. My doctor was not on call that night. The covering physician came in to evaluate me. Though I was a month early, everything seemed good. My water broke at 2:30 in the morning. When my contractions started the following evening, the RN provided non-pharmacological measures such as walking, sitting in a rocking chair, repositioning me while in bed. She offered me ice chips and a massage. After re-assessing my pain characteristics through- out her shift, she decided it was time to call the Dr to re-examine me due to my pain. At this time, I reported my pain being 5 out of 10. I can remember her standing next to me while I was examined and holding my hand. I remember asking the Dr. if it was time for an epidural and she stated “Not yet honey. Unfortunately, this is the kind of pain women have to go through when you become pregnant and go into labor.” I just looked at the nurse, and she whispered in my ear “Don’t worry I will get you something for the pain.” I remember her following the Dr. out of the room and discussing giving me something stronger for the pain. At first, the Dr. didn’t want to, but after further discussion, the Dr. agreed. This nurse used all aspects of her Nursing Scope of Practice such as assessment and diagnosis to do what she felt