when you feel creeped out

ArtClassRN, ADN, RN · Apr 30, 2016

I didn't mean scumbag like poor, or indigent or even addict. I am a recovering alcoholic addict who was homeless. I don't know how to describe this man, I say scumbag cause I can't think. You ever heard of the night stalker Richard Ramirez that is close to what I mean, but less serial killerish

I suggest you learn how describe behaviors a whole lot better.

AlphaM · Apr 30, 2016

Creepier than any of this are the "My wife is going to nursing school and I'm worried about all the memberes she will be seeing..." posts.

Tell me about it, his poor wife nurse would never be the same if I'm her patient was that creepy enough?! Lmao!!!!

Farawyn · Apr 30, 2016

Tell me about it, his poor wife nurse would never be the same if I'm her patient was that creepy enough?! Lmao!!!!

Ew...

AlphaM · Apr 30, 2016

Ew...

No no, you misunderstand, she would never be the same because....... Well let's just say indies don't just come on belly buttons lmao!!!! Or do they? Hmmmm *creepy look*

Farawyn · Apr 30, 2016

No no, you misunderstand, she would never be the same because....... Well let's just say indies don't just come on belly buttons lmao!!!! Or do they? Hmmmm *creepy look*

*spit take*

Ew...

AlphaM · Apr 30, 2016

*spit take*
Ew...

Mission accomplished! I'm the creep!........wait, noooo doh!!!!!!

James W. · Apr 30, 2016

Ew...

Yeah, well..

So, what about 'reverse creepiness'

..or is there already a 'morbid fascination' thread?

At the hospital where I trained there was a an old guy in a dementia ward,

who sported a massive member - that literally reached down to his knees..

Of course this had to be seen to be believed, so there was way too much

needless visitation from students to check it out.

& the way the female staff looked his wife up & down when she visited too..

I remarked, "For all you know - she may think they're all like that."

CelticGoddess, BSN, RN · Apr 30, 2016

And if your patient produces a plate of fava beans and a nice Chianti??

Tuck in!

ru4rns · May 1, 2016

Another reason I would like to be a nurse is I love to help people, I know that sounds clichÃ© but I'm actually really good at taking care of people, I'm nurturing and kind. But I can't stand the sleazy scumbag guy. I was wondering if a patient makes you uncomfortable can you refuse care?

Sleazy or not all patients have the same rights when it comes to care...Nursing is a calling..as Nurses we take an oath to help our patients...COMPASSION and empathy is something that you are born with as a person....COMPASSION and empathy cannot be taught in a classroom...if a Nurse feels threatened they can always give care with someone else present for protection or a witness...Don't know if considering yourself "nurturing and kind" makes you Nurse material...not being rude but real....

Curly59 · May 1, 2016

In every position of life you may come in contact with that type of personality. If it is a problem contact your nurse supervisor always use the chain of command for a problem. I was a charge nurse and my team of night shift nursing was ever being preyed upon by a stroke patient. I spoke with him and made sure he or she understood that they were being inappropriate. The patient continued one day when the MD was there and the MD matter of fact spoke to him directly. Patient continued and was discharged. Now this was a patient who was in a rehab so this could be done. Some patients do not have the concept depending on diagnosis of what they are saying or doing. Just remember that. If you have a patient that is being inappropriate always take another nurse or CNA with you to the room. Most nurse directors will advise you of this. Always be kind and expect the unexpected and again remember the diagnosis. Stoke or head injuries may cause patients to do things that they normally wouldn't do.

Farawyn · May 1, 2016

Sleazy or not all patients have the same rights when it comes to care...Nursing is a calling..as Nurses we take an oath to help our patients...COMPASSION and empathy is something that you are born with as a person....COMPASSION and empathy cannot be taught in a classroom...if a Nurse feels threatened they can always give care with someone else present for protection or a witness...Don't know if considering yourself "nurturing and kind" makes you Nurse material...not being rude but real....

Nursing isn't a calling for me. It's a job.

I may or may not "nurture" someone who throws a phone at my head because I won't let him go outside to smoke after a heart attack.

The punchline? I called security on him.

...not being rude but real...

Ruby Vee, BSN · May 1, 2016

Sleazy or not all patients have the same rights when it comes to care...Nursing is a calling..as Nurses we take an oath to help our patients...COMPASSION and empathy is something that you are born with as a person....COMPASSION and empathy cannot be taught in a classroom...if a Nurse feels threatened they can always give care with someone else present for protection or a witness...Don't know if considering yourself "nurturing and kind" makes you Nurse material...not being rude but real....

This "calling" business is utter nonsense. Compassion can easily be faked -- and often is. Competence is far more important and cannot be faked.

Patients have a right to quality health care (right up to the point where they begin abusing the staff), and they have a duty to respect boundaries and to be respectful of the staff. You still have to take care of a dangerous or leering patient, but the quality of care inevitably decreases as staff is rotated frequently and no one really gets to know him because they can't wait to get out of the room. If Clyde keeps trying to grope or punch the nurse who is changing his dressing, the dressing is going to be a secondary priority to the nurse's personal safety. If someone won't cooperate in his own care, the quality of care is compromised. As a nurse, I'm OK with that. As the daughter of a groping, punching, biting patient, I'm still OK with it.