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Aww. That is so sweet. I am a CNA and it is nice when someone says that. I work in LTC and this one man is on O2 and I caught him outside smoking one day and explained to him that I don't want his health to decline anymore then it already has and that as long as I am around he can't smoke in front of me. Well he now everyday lets me know he is so Thankful for our "little talk" and tells me he loves me. I go in during my break and talk to him and his wife everyday and she says how happy she is that I talked to him and that I take care of him so well. It makes you feel so good and makes you feel and know it is worth while. Now some people are just plain rude and hard to deal with but they love other CNA's. That's great and wonderful for you. I'm Happy for you!
3rdShiftGuy, Your back. I was gone for awhile and before that you had taken a break from the bb. I promised to write you a poem on your return. I need to think of a special one.
Yes, I am already burnt out and think I will probally stay gone from this bb until I find another position. I think my posting may be a little (more than a little) negative because I am so unhappy in my job. I do not want my negativity to rub off on others. But before I go again I will write that poem. Hugs and kisses because I love your posts and you are such a sweet guy. Beth
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While receiving report on one of my 12 patients the other nurses groaned when they heard "the name". New to nursing (6 months) I had not yet encountered her. She is basically a train wreck and the previous shift is apologizing for not starting her IV or getting ANYTHING done on her. I take it in stride because complaining is not going to change anything and I have got to get moving cause this shift with this patient load is a killer if you do not hit the ground running. Know what I mean?
So 11 hours, 2 IV's, one foley cathater, 2 units PRBC's, two calls to the doctor, 3 explanations on procedures, 2 explanations on tomorrows tests, and advice on how not to get this bad in the future she says "I want to thank you. You are the best nurse I have ever had and I felt safe with you".
And it is for this small reason, even though I hate walking through the doors of that hospital, I will show up for work tomorrow.