Thank you for writing this, and as many have commented before...you did the right thing and advocated for your patient. So many times, it is very nerve racking to have to approach a doctor and report your concerns (especially when it questions their...
bikerbabe13 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing
Thank you for such a beautiful story. I am only beginning my nursing career (at 47 years old!). Can only aspire to be this kind of nuse, and I will keep these words close to me as I go through my journey.
Those who say her actions were "pathological" sound desensitized from years of nursing. Setting and maintaining boundaries are important, but what I read in her article is a caring compassionate nurse who did the right thing at the end. I would not...
bikerbabe13 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth
Very nice article. I am in my 4th and final term as an LVN, work full time, and 47 yrs old. Most everyone is encouraging me to continue to RN. Although one point was brought to my attention was how much longer I would consider working rather than ...
bikerbabe13 replied to Can'tdragmeaway's topic in General Students
THANK YOU! As a nursing student who is half way through my program and this article means SO much. Feeling a bit burned out from working full time and attending nursing school, your kind words give encouragement that will propel me forward to the n...
bikerbabe13 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Safety
I found your article heartfelt, and honest. As a student nurse, it important to keep this issue in the forefront of our minds before we head out into the world. I appreciate the fact that you took ownership, and have a code of ethics that some do...