attitudes

[tiger]

when i first started nursing i made a point to answer every call light, do every extra duty, go every extra mile. now that i have been working for almost 17 yrs i find that i am not so eager to do all the extra tasks. i still try to do everything i can but it is now impossible to make everyone happy. the pt that refused their shower on nights and is now demanding it on days is not my priority. much less being able to cut someones nails or blow dry their hair. i'm lucky to get peoples pain meds to them or toilet them in a timely manner. our hospital is (supposedly big on customer service) but don't staff accordingly. anyone else not so gung ho anymore??????

[Jenny P]

Originally posted by mark_LD_RN

i think the extra demands are put on us by the bean counters.

I KNOW!!! Let's get rid of the bean counters! (Who needs beans anyway?) AND the lovely (non-nurses) advisors who come in and tell TPTB how to save $$$$!!!

[Teshiee]

I am like this you are human! Sometimes things just wear you completely down. When I feel I am not being up to par I take a week of and do something else give my body time to rejuvenate. I have been working major overtime and I feel tired but those little babies I care for make my day. I know you are a great nurse and you have gave your all I say give your all to yourself for a change. :-)

[Cherry Soda]

Sometimes you just get tired of "doing it all" for people who really do not appreciate you and treat you like a maid.

[sjoe]

Excellent advice from Dr. Kate, as usual. I hope you take it. Hell, I hope we ALL take it.