How a New Nurse Inspired Me

[Nurse Beth, MSN]

I mentor new nurses a lot and I received this message the other day from a wonderful new nurse who is also new to the United States.

I wanted to share it with other nurses because...nurses will just get it.

She wants to remain anonymous, but she gave me permission to share her words.

" I had a patient who was suffering from intensive pain around rectal area due to post op infection. Patient was crying each time after she had bowel movement and mentioned that this is the worst time in her life. I spend time with her more than other patient and listened to her concerns and encouraged her. Sometimes I cried with her and prayed together upon her request. I also offered sitz bath and asked doctor if she could get a stool softener. Each time when I went to her room, I made sure she had everything she needs. In the ends, the patient told me that she was going to lose her hope, but my positive approach encouraged her and she did not lose her hope."

...is it just me or is this pretty awesome?