Nurses COVID
Published Apr 8, 2020
I mean the love is good, but what happens when the dust settles? Will things improve for all healthcare workers all over the world?
Wuzzie
5,121 Posts
1 minute ago, Katie82 said:That will not change, ever...
That will not change, ever...
Oh but it already is. Now they think we are infecting the community with Covid.
sevensonnets
975 Posts
Yes they do think we're spreading it, but they are the ones out at WalMart while we are here trying against all odds to keep their mother alive and risking our own lives to do that. I don't care if they love me or not, at least temporarily we're not being accused of deliberately bringing mom red jello when she only eats the green, and what time is the doctor coming and can we call him and find out. But that's only because they can't get into the building! When we get on the other side of this I don't ever want to hear even one person say "Thank you for your service."
HandsOffMySteth
471 Posts
There is a sense of entitlement among today's people. For crying out loud, just look at all the people who work in fast food getting shot at because someone didn't like the service! There are times I wish this virus was more lethal because of what humanity is becoming. No one can just leave others alone. They have to force their opinions on others and think the world owes them something. Selfishness is the crux of the issue. What ever happened to kindness, service, and empathy? Once these ingrates get what they want, they will forget what you did for them.
Sorry about my steam, I know not everyone fits this bill.
StrwbryblndRN
658 Posts
Overall I do think the general public appreciates nurses. I have had many thank me over the years. But this was giving quietly, randomly. No hoot and hollering. That will end with whatever media feels like doing next. People like to jump on the bandwagon, even nurses are guilty. We just happen to be the "It" thing right now.
OUxPhys, BSN, RN
1,203 Posts
It's media driven. Sure, my friends and family have always cared about me and always check up on me to see how I am doing but for everyone else that is showing support it's just the in-thing to do now. Once this is contained/controlled some of these same people showing support and gratitude will be the same people to harass and demean the bedside nurse if they or a loved one is admitted.
What is funny is that my hospital has a low census, all elective surgeries and appointments have been cancelled, and yet on both night and day shift the supervisor still tells us that they dont have anyone to send (my floor being the covid MS floor). Glad to see that even in an emergency its still business as usual.
TriciaJ, RN
4,328 Posts
On 4/8/2020 at 6:38 PM, Emergent said:Nurses now have increased licence to inform patients to decrease their unreasonable demands.
Nurses now have increased licence to inform patients to decrease their unreasonable demands.
Management needs to be informed also. And when this is over, management and the public will need to be reminded repeatedly. THAT needs to be the new norm and no caving in by anyone.
I am serious. Something good has to come out of this.
rzyzzy
389 Posts
On 4/8/2020 at 9:38 PM, Emergent said:Nurses now have increased licence to inform patients to decrease their unreasonable demands.
Nope!
my facility began requiring patients to wear masks during treatment two weeks ago (to help prevent them from infecting each other and staff). It’s a requirement that’s beyond the CDC recommendations, but given that we have 15+ immune-compromised patients in one room, it’s reasonable & better than nothing.
Nurses and staff got yelled at a lot when the policy was posted, but other than a couple of really obstinate patients, everyone accepted it.
As of a couple days ago, the policy was lifted- if a patient refuses to mask-up, we have to run them..
I refused to work under the new policy & I’m now unemployed.
Emergent, RN
4,244 Posts
1 hour ago, rzyzzy said:Nope! my facility began requiring patients to wear masks during treatment two weeks ago (to help prevent them from infecting each other and staff). It’s a requirement that’s beyond the CDC recommendations, but given that we have 15+ immune-compromised patients in one room, it’s reasonable & better than nothing. Nurses and staff got yelled at a lot when the policy was posted, but other than a couple of really obstinate patients, everyone accepted it. As of a couple days ago, the policy was lifted- if a patient refuses to mask-up, we have to run them.. I refused to work under the new policy & I’m now unemployed.
That sucks. So sick of the healthcare system in America.
22 minutes ago, Emergent said:That sucks. So sick of the healthcare system in America.
As am I. I work for the VA and although I wouldn’t want the government owning or running the hospitals I wouldn’t mind them picking up the tab, although part of the reason why patients are the way they are is because the government introduced the satisfaction surveys we all love to hear about.
nottheproblem
24 Posts
It is still the same now. Nurses are being fired during a pandemic for completely non-patient related issues. If we are throwing out the rules on proper PPE usage then throw out the rules on some of these stupid petty things they have in place so they can save face. The administration can’t get out of their mentality of your nothing but a number during a pandemic. A hospital bed, oxygen tank, tubing, ventilator etc means absolutely NOTHING if you have no staff who are trained in this field who know how to use it.
DTWriter
322 Posts
Call it "broken record" but nurses working during this pandemic (and their loves, especially those who live with them) should be getting their money worth.
"Thank you" does not pay the bills. As Gov. Cuomo said, "Thank you" is nice but assistance is better.
You are being taken advantaged of if you are not getting something comparable to this (and ensuring that loved ones take on the benefits in the event of your death) =>