Nurses Helping Nurses
allnurses Network: Central | Jobs | Books | Newsletter
allnurses: A Nursing Community for Nurses
Home General News Blogs Articles Students Region Specialty Degrees F.A.Q.
Success Stories in Nursing /

Well I don't mind



Did You Know?
allnurses is the largest community for nurses on the web. We now have over 388,190 members! Join today to network with other nurses, laugh, share, and much more.

Mar 27, 2008 03:17 AM

Well I don't mind

by qt2168

I was working tonight and had a very demanding patient. I am a new grad and prefer to keep busy but the other nurses were bothered I guess when my patient refused to use his call light and instead would just yell out "NURSE!" After a few times the other nurses were asking if this didnt bother me. And you know what it didnt bother me! I LOVE being a nurse and when a patient needs somthing and they cry out for a NURSE and I can fix the problem IT ROCKS! In fact truth be told Im glad he was to confused to push his button! Hows that for crazy?

New Nurse and Proud of it!


Share

Search Tags
None
Top

1 Reader Gave Kudos

 
Advertisement
Sponsored Links
 
Reply
3 Comments
No. 1
from PsychRN03
Old Mar 27, 2008, 11:45 AM

Default Re: Well I don't mind
I think what the other nurses were trying to tell you in a nonconfrotational manner was that his yelling out, although not a problem for you, is a problem for other sick people on the unit who really don't need to hear him yelling. They were perhaps implying that you should get a PRN to help this gentleman (and others on the unit) get some sleep.
Top

1 Reader Gave Kudos
 
No. 2
from sjt9721
Old Mar 27, 2008, 12:37 PM

Default Re: Well I don't mind
Bless your crazy heart!

A patient yelling out like that can be disturbing to other patients and many times nerve-wracking to staff; however, I do admire your excitement and enthusiasm.

Your pride in being a nurse shines through!
Top
 
No. 3
from nyapa
Old Mar 27, 2008, 07:24 PM

Default Re: Well I don't mind
You are inadvertently (did I spell that right?) encouraging that behaviour. If you were not a nurse, but say a lawyer or a bank clerk, would it be appropriate for someone to yell like that?
Top
 
Reply




Thread Tools


Who's Online
384 members
3,539 guests
3,923

15

16th Philly area hospital to stop delivering babies: Mercy...

1

Really interesting article on Indian open hearts

0

High-Tech Pump Does What Her Heart Can't

0

Air Force RN Force RN Found Not Guilty

4

Hospital Falters as Refuge for Illegal Immigrants

6

California Imposes Stricter Rules Regarding Drug Abuse In...

28

Are older nurses being forced out of the profession?

3

An outlook in California?

8

Australian surgeons successfully separate conjoined twins

44

Disruptive behavior by doctors, nurses persists a year...






Currently Reading This Page: 1 (0 members & 1 guests)

Interested in the hottest topics of the week? Subscribe to the Nurse-zine Newsletter.
Enter email address: