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I must convey to you however--please do not try to be a perfect patient so you don't annoy the nurse. Be kind, and respectful. But if you need help, speak up.We don't want you to get in trouble because you're trying to be nice. You're the reason we do our best.
This is so spot on Jo.
Thank you for your kind words Justapatient. By the way, you're not "Just a.." anything. You understand that we are not "Just nurses", and I understand that you are not "Just a patient".
JustaPatient585
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I have to give the nurses here, the utmost credit. The challenges of your profession (administration, doctors, patients, medical advances, just to name a few) have to be a significant barrier to overcome sometimes, in your goal to give the care you would like in a compassionate, professional manner that also helps patients help themselves.
I can't imagine anyone who isn't truly called to this profession, to be in it for very long. I can also understand those who can become calloused, based on what they see and experience everyday. For those discouraged, keep the faith. Your real value is beyond whatevery you might be paid.
This board has also given me insight as to the kind of patient I would want to be, if for no other reason than not wanting to find a desciption of myself up here. :chuckle. I'm having some surgery in November and will be a better patient for having been here.