My loved one is a patient, which makes me a nurse with a loved one in the hospital.
I try hard to not have staff know I am a nurse, but the secret is out. As usual, any comment or question from me is interpreted as my being critical or a know-it-all. But all I really want is for my L O to be well.
I try not to say or ask anything, but I just can't blindly trust because I know how things are supposed to be done and can't accept otherwise when it seems harmful.
I'd appreciate prayers and good thoughts for loved one's healing and my anxiety. And I'd love to hear any anecdotes of your experiences and advice for when your loved one is the patient.
It is hard when you are the nurse and your LO is in the hospital.
When my husband was in the hospital a couple of years ago I stayed out of most things but did speak up a couple of times. It was received as "so and so".
When my son broke his arm after a bike accident I had to take him into the city and the hospital, while a huge reputation, was horrible in my opinion. I spoke up several times there and did not trust that dept at all. A new NP who had her first day tried to tell me some weird stuff and I insisted on talking to the MD.
My daughter has chronic issues (which are much better now) but back then it was really rough. Not all providers appreciated my "expertise". I am usually laid back with my children's health but if there is something not ok or I doubt it I will speak up.
nutella, MSN, RN
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It is hard when you are the nurse and your LO is in the hospital.
When my husband was in the hospital a couple of years ago I stayed out of most things but did speak up a couple of times. It was received as "so and so".
When my son broke his arm after a bike accident I had to take him into the city and the hospital, while a huge reputation, was horrible in my opinion. I spoke up several times there and did not trust that dept at all. A new NP who had her first day tried to tell me some weird stuff and I insisted on talking to the MD.
My daughter has chronic issues (which are much better now) but back then it was really rough. Not all providers appreciated my "expertise". I am usually laid back with my children's health but if there is something not ok or I doubt it I will speak up.