Nurse Pride

[chuck1234]

Another one...''NURSES ARE ALWAYS THERE, WHEN YOU NEED THEM...24/7.

[ShayRN]

Being nervous and worry has always been part of me as a person. Living my entire childhood in a Jacksonville, Florida orphanage did not contribute anything to me becoming a happy and carefree adult. I think that is why depression has always ridden very heavily on my shoulders. It is a monster I have never been able to shake.

Last week I had to undergo several medical procedures. Two scopes had to be inserted into my body, one from the sky and one from the ground, if you know what I mean.

After having battled cancer in 1977; I felt so all alone lying on that surgical table. For almost a week no one in my family had even taken the time to ask how I felt. Under the doctor's orders, I was not allowed to eat anything, other than clear liquids for three days. No one even seemed to be concerned enough to see if I needed anything to help me through a very difficult time.

With eyes closed, I could feel tears slowly begin rolling down my cheeks. Hearing a sound, I opened my eyes and saw a nurse (Veronica) smiling down at me. Softly she reached out and placed her hand on my shoulder.

"Things are going to be fine. Don't worry," she said, in a soft and comforting tone.

I cannot tell you how much that meant to me.

Several days later, I returned to the Digestive Associates Medical Facility in Brunswick, Georgia and I asked to see Nurse Baldwin. When she appeared through the doorway I handed her an autographed copy of my book "Orphan, A true story," as well as the complete 4 CD set of my best audio stories. I told her that I appreciated her taking the time to care about me as a person and as an individual. It was very nice to hug, and to be hugged by someone who cared.

I learned a very good lesson early that Monday morning: Sometimes it is the nurse who saves the patient and not the doctor.

Roger Dean Kiser, Author

This brought tears to my eyes. Nurses like this make me PROUD to be in the profession.

As for my T-shirt?

WHY would I want to be a doctor when I can be a NURSE!!!!

[gt4everpn, BSN, RN]

my shirt would say

yea i'm a nurse, and no i

don't only wipe booty but i'm

there when your heart stops and your flirting with mr. reaper!

oops don't know why i wrote this over, oh well!

[Murseintraining78]

I would have on mine

Bustin' ours,

Carin' for yours!

[pickledpepperRN]

author rdk, i love your story it is very touching and moving. life can be a u know!, as i am learning this week. i wish you all the best and much much luck, god truly bless you and know that we're all there with u!

i recognised the words because i read his wonderful book.

home page:

http://www.rogerdeankiser.com

[chuck1234]

Being nervous and worry has always been part of me as a person. Living my entire childhood in a Jacksonville, Florida orphanage did not contribute anything to me becoming a happy and carefree adult. I think that is why depression has always ridden very heavily on my shoulders. It is a monster I have never been able to shake.

Last week I had to undergo several medical procedures. Two scopes had to be inserted into my body, one from the sky and one from the ground, if you know what I mean.

After having battled cancer in 1977; I felt so all alone lying on that surgical table. For almost a week no one in my family had even taken the time to ask how I felt. Under the doctor’s orders, I was not allowed to eat anything, other than clear liquids for three days. No one even seemed to be concerned enough to see if I needed anything to help me through a very difficult time.

With eyes closed, I could feel tears slowly begin rolling down my cheeks. Hearing a sound, I opened my eyes and saw a nurse (Veronica) smiling down at me. Softly she reached out and placed her hand on my shoulder.

“Things are going to be fine. Don’t worry,” she said, in a soft and comforting tone.

I cannot tell you how much that meant to me.

Several days later, I returned to the Digestive Associates Medical Facility in Brunswick, Georgia and I asked to see Nurse Baldwin. When she appeared through the doorway I handed her an autographed copy of my book “Orphan, A true story,” as well as the complete 4 CD set of my best audio stories. I told her that I appreciated her taking the time to care about me as a person and as an individual. It was very nice to hug, and to be hugged by someone who cared.

I learned a very good lesson early that Monday morning: Sometimes it is the nurse who saves the patient and not the doctor.

Roger Dean Kiser, Author

Thank you for your appreciation!!!

[nurturing_angel]

RDK,

Thank you for the kind appreciative words. I will have to go on a search for your book this week. Good luck to you with the health challenges. It really will be ok.

Blessings to YOU!

[muffie, RN]

Being nervous and worry has always been part of me as a person. Living my entire childhood in a Jacksonville, Florida orphanage did not contribute anything to me becoming a happy and carefree adult. I think that is why depression has always ridden very heavily on my shoulders. It is a monster I have never been able to shake.

Last week I had to undergo several medical procedures. Two scopes had to be inserted into my body, one from the sky and one from the ground, if you know what I mean.

After having battled cancer in 1977; I felt so all alone lying on that surgical table. For almost a week no one in my family had even taken the time to ask how I felt. Under the doctor's orders, I was not allowed to eat anything, other than clear liquids for three days. No one even seemed to be concerned enough to see if I needed anything to help me through a very difficult time.

With eyes closed, I could feel tears slowly begin rolling down my cheeks. Hearing a sound, I opened my eyes and saw a nurse (Veronica) smiling down at me. Softly she reached out and placed her hand on my shoulder.

"Things are going to be fine. Don't worry," she said, in a soft and comforting tone.

I cannot tell you how much that meant to me.

Several days later, I returned to the Digestive Associates Medical Facility in Brunswick, Georgia and I asked to see Nurse Baldwin. When she appeared through the doorway I handed her an autographed copy of my book "Orphan, A true story," as well as the complete 4 CD set of my best audio stories. I told her that I appreciated her taking the time to care about me as a person and as an individual. It was very nice to hug, and to be hugged by someone who cared.

I learned a very good lesson early that Monday morning: Sometimes it is the nurse who saves the patient and not the doctor.

Roger Dean Kiser, Author

oh my

gulp

wishing you the very best of health

nurse baldwin :bowingpur

[bleppity]

I personally think we should vote on best slogans and have a tshirt made! Maybe the money could go to some worthy cause like the American Heart Association or something after expenses.

[biker nurse]

I heard the calling before you needed me

[gentlegiver, ASN, LPN, RN]

:yeahthat: :yeahthat: :yeahthat: :yeahthat:

I would also like a shirt that says "Real Nurses Have College Degrees"

of course then I'm am absolutely sure that MA's would be popping up saying they have a college degree....um maybe some do....how about

"Real nurses pass NCLEX"

Somebody can come up with something better but you get my point.

The problem with that is that the LPN course is a certificate course, so you would be saying that we (LPN"S) are not "real" Nurses. which I would have to disagree with. I like the NCLEX idea better.

[gentlegiver, ASN, LPN, RN]

I personally think we should vote on best slogans and have a tshirt made! Maybe the money could go to some worthy cause like the American Heart Association or something after expenses.

I second this motion! :monkeydance: :balloons: