Do you think you are a "hero"?

sleepwalker, MSN, NP · Sep 9, 2021

when everyone is a hero...no one is

kldepp08 · Sep 10, 2021

On 9/5/2021 at 6:41 PM, kbrn2002 said:

Don't forget the cheap lunch bags and water bottles with the company logo plastered all over them. Very useful when there's no time for lunch and you are not allowed to keep a bottle of water anywhere you can get to it. Those are especially appreciated during Nurses Week!

Eyes rolling right along with you

I quite enjoy the vouchers to use in our own cafeteria... ??‍♀️

Bhalpern10 · Sep 10, 2021

Labeling nurses as hero diminishes the work the rest of our peers do. House keeping, lab, our techs, the physicians, RT,OT, rad tech ETC. They all out them selves in harm's way as well.

Being labeled a hero also makes it seem like we would take a bullet for a patient. One of the first things a new EMT and or Medic learns is "Scene safe" the are taught not to become a patient so they can help when needed. The term hero has the connotation that you would give your life to save another. If nurses did this on a daily basis we would not have any nurses.

The only hero in healthcare is the patient.

toomuchbaloney · Sep 10, 2021

7 hours ago, Bhalpern10 said:

The only hero in healthcare is the patient.

I think that I understand the sentiment that you are conveying. But...

In this scenario... one in which a dangerous pandemic is sweeping through populations and mutating in bad ways as it does...the real heros are the people who jumped at the chance to participate in the vaccine trials and the people who said "heck yeah" when asked to vaccinate against the disease. Even when the vaccines were new and under emergency use authorization. Vaccine mediated herd immunity is the way to the end of this pandemic.

SunCityInsPhysical, BSN, RN · Sep 11, 2021

I came out of retirement at 67 to help out at Chemo Clinic where my friend was being treated. They were terribly short-staffed. I know I've been exposed to Covid 19 more than 4 times by patients, families, ancillary staff, and the general public. I had a mild reaction and recovered. I had my titer run so I know I'm immune.

I would guess that most Hospital personnel have been exposed and may have natural immunity. There will always be exceptions, but how about we respond from a position of documented science.

May I politely suggest having titers run first? Please don't beat us up, we are tired of this whole situation. Maybe all those who have been on the front lines should just stay home and get a good rest.

Not trying to be mean, or insensitive. Just, please, spend a couple of bucks and do the testing first. After all the overtime and short-staffing, to me, that seems a small ask. I know all the bean counters will gag, but they need to get of their ivy-league ivory tower corporate jobs and walk in our shoes. Just saying.....

jive turkey · Sep 11, 2021

52 minutes ago, SunCityInsPhysical said:

I came out of retirement at 67 to help out at Chemo Clinic where my friend was being treated. They were terribly short-staffed. I know I've been exposed to Covid 19 more than 4 times by patients, families, ancillary staff, and the general public. I had a mild reaction and recovered. I had my titer run so I know I'm immune.

I would guess that most Hospital personnel have been exposed and may have natural immunity. There will always be exceptions, but how about we respond from a position of documented science.

May I politely suggest having titers run first? Please don't beat us up, we are tired of this whole situation. Maybe all those who have been on the front lines should just stay home and get a good rest.

Not trying to be mean, or insensitive. Just, please, spend a couple of bucks and do the testing first. After all the overtime and short-staffing, to me, that seems a small ask. I know all the bean counters will gag, but they need to get of their ivy-league ivory tower corporate jobs and walk in our shoes. Just saying.....

That makes sense. Save a dose of vaccine that would be forced in those exposed already for those who haven't been and for people in countries that have limited to no supply of the vaccine.

toomuchbaloney · Sep 11, 2021

1 hour ago, SunCityInsPhysical said:

I came out of retirement at 67 to help out at Chemo Clinic where my friend was being treated. They were terribly short-staffed. I know I've been exposed to Covid 19 more than 4 times by patients, families, ancillary staff, and the general public. I had a mild reaction and recovered. I had my titer run so I know I'm immune.

I would guess that most Hospital personnel have been exposed and may have natural immunity. There will always be exceptions, but how about we respond from a position of documented science.

May I politely suggest having titers run first? Please don't beat us up, we are tired of this whole situation. Maybe all those who have been on the front lines should just stay home and get a good rest.

Not trying to be mean, or insensitive. Just, please, spend a couple of bucks and do the testing first. After all the overtime and short-staffing, to me, that seems a small ask. I know all the bean counters will gag, but they need to get of their ivy-league ivory tower corporate jobs and walk in our shoes. Just saying.....

How long would you expect your natural immunity to protect you?

SmilingBluEyes · Sep 11, 2021

13 hours ago, Bhalpern10 said:

Labeling nurses as hero diminishes the work the rest of our peers do. House keeping, lab, our techs, the physicians, RT,OT, rad tech ETC. They all out them selves in harm's way as well.

Being labeled a hero also makes it seem like we would take a bullet for a patient. One of the first things a new EMT and or Medic learns is "Scene safe" the are taught not to become a patient so they can help when needed. The term hero has the connotation that you would give your life to save another. If nurses did this on a daily basis we would not have any nurses.

The only hero in healthcare is the patient.

Eh nah. I don't think so.

Justcultureisjustcrap · Sep 12, 2021

On 9/2/2021 at 9:18 PM, jive turkey said:

"Heroes work here"

How do you feel about this slogan and its display outside of medical facilities?

Do you consider yourself a hero? Your coworkers?

Am I? Then why do I have to pay $150 for a COVID test? Why do I have to use my vacation to stay home on quarantine if I test positive? Quit giving me tickets on my car every day when all I'm trying to do is park and get into work. Why do I have to pay $150 copay when I hurt myself at work and get sent to the ED? why did I only get a 1% raise this year? The HERO signs and pizza parties are just lip service...

Queen Tiye, RN · Sep 13, 2021

No, I don’t think of myself as a hero and I feel a little embarrassed when someone says it but I know they are showing their appreciation. I just help other who need it when they need it how they need it, and I try to keep myself safe and healthy in the process.

I appreciate when employers give extra food and gifts. It’s very kind, and every bit of kindness counts.

JBMmom, MSN, NP · Sep 13, 2021

On 9/8/2021 at 1:14 PM, valandria75 said:

because the nursing staff is drunk and high off the hero title

I'm not exactly clear on your sentiment. I know that I still drive past the "Heroes work here" sign that's been on our hospital lawn for a year. But, neither I, nor a single one of my coworkers would call themselves a hero. The empty words and sentiment on a lawn sign might suggest that we're something other than understaffed and overworked, but we all know the reality.

I have had acquaintances in my life thank me for my work, and sometimes use the adjective hero. I usually respond that I'm fortunate to have the training to do a job that I enjoy and I'm glad that I can help patients and families in need. I'm certainly no hero, I'm an employee that goes to work and does my job. That's it.

NurseScribe · Sep 15, 2021

NO. I'm not a hero, I'm a nurse, doing what I was trained to do.

That's all.