Night and Made my Day

[ceebeejay]

Many of you might remember that I was released by a family not too long ago and while I am struggling financially, I was relieved because it was like holding my breathe for so many hours a week when I was there. Just tense, like I had a foot on my neck the whole time; not allowed to really interact with the child to improve anything developmentally, etc.

Have to share, because it's great and shows how different families see different things and have different experiences, which makes all the difference in the nursing relationship: I get to work today (only have two days a week still) and the respite care person and the physical therapist (PT) are working with the kids. The respite care (RC) lady says to me that she's so glad I am there, maybe YOU can get the WiiU to work. Then, she tells me we were just saying to - child - "Maybe, Miss X can figure out how to make it come on when she gets here. And, Oldest replied, "Miss X is coming today!? I LOVE Miss X!".

That little guy made my day! Totally!

Mom was saying that he's starting to get anxious when the other nurse is due to come in and he gets really relaxed on the days he knows I am coming. I am hoping I will get a couple of more days. Anyway, when parents advocate for their kids instead of trying to put their feet on the necks of the nurses great things can happen. They are a great family and the kids are fantastic. I am a glorified babysitter, but I don't even care when I am with them.

[brillohead, ADN, RN]

How wonderful to hear! Always nice to feel appreciated and loved!

I recently found out that my client's mom told my supervisor that they are thrilled with me and the way I care for their child. Makes your heart swell up with warm-fuzzies to hear that!

Hope you end up getting to go full-time to this assignment... nice environment and regular pay = happy nurse!

[ventmommy]

I am happy for your, Ceebeejay!!

I have had our schedule changed based on my child's reaction to a nurse. He couldn't verbalize but it was definitely easy to know when he was sad, happy, stressed, etc.