The article focuses on how nurses use psychological "compartmentalization" to manage challenging and traumatic situations at work. The author describes that nurses often have to move quickly from one patient and story to another, carrying the emotional burden of fear and trauma. Compartmentalization is presented as a way to temporarily separate emotions so that the nurse can continue to provide care. The text also warns that this mechanism can also have shady sides if it is used for a long time without processing emotions. The article emphasizes that the work of nurses is extremely emotionally demanding and requires constant adaptation to new situations. The author focuses on the practical experience of nurses, not on the results of a specific scientific study. No statistical data or numerical research results are presented in the text.