Praise for a doctor!!!!!!

[Bumashes, MSN, APRN, NP]

Wow, I have some great praise for a wonderful doctor! This was my first day as a CNA. My first real health care job in a hospital ever. I was nervous, but I had taken and passed the certification exam, so I felt prepared at least. Oh, and I was sweating uncontrollably for some reason, too. Well, I went in a room to make the bed. They do it a little differently from how I learned in school, so I was just taking it slow since it was my first time making one. I wanted it perfect you know. Well, I hadn't gotten the bottom sheet on yet when the pt comes in and starts talking to me. So I stop and listen because he's down a little about his operation and obviously needs a sympathetic ear. Then, the doc comes in, and I'm like YIKES, so I begin to begin again with the sheet. The doc talked to pt for a minute, then the pt leaves and doc stays behind. Meanwhile, I had been struggling to fold a draw sheet to perfect specifications, and I was taking sooooo long. Plus, I was sweating like you wouldn't believe, so I looked a mess. I could just feel the ticking of the clock. The doc came over, and I thought, "Oh great, here goes the why are you taking so long question." He started helping me make the bed!!! We finished and he asked, "Is this you're first day?" I nodded, and he smiled real big. "You're doing just fine." Then he went out the door and told the charge nurse that there was a very caring CNA making the bed in that room, as he pointed at me through the doorway. I felt so uplifted. It really made me feel bad for letting all of the negative comments about doctor's attitudes get to me. I didn't mean to think he would automatically be mean, but he surprised me when he came in like that, so I just reverted to what I had heard. I've learned my lesson, and that doctor has really earned some brownie points with me. If I can be of extra assistance to him, I will be.

[Bumashes, MSN, APRN, NP]

Oh yes, and please don't flame me because it seems like I was in awe of a doctor. I would have acted the same way with a nurse, but it just happened to be a doctor who came in.

[indigo girl]

Oh yes, and please don't flame me because it seems like I was in awe of a doctor. I would have acted the same way with a nurse, but it just happened to be a doctor who came in.

That is so sweet. I don't care so much that he's a doc. He's a caring human being, and he was taking care of you. Right now, this world can use all the caring beings to come forward.

[rn/writer, RN]

Thank you for telling us about this tender moment. Not only is it a good reflection on the doc, it's also a sterling example of how the littlest thing can sometimes have a great impact.

You will never forget this touching experience and now that you've shared it, neither will I.

[Roy Fokker, BSN, RN]

Oh yes, and please don't flame me because it seems like I was in awe of a doctor. I would have acted the same way with a nurse, but it just happened to be a doctor who came in.

I see no reason to flame - it was a very nice, touching story :)

Thank you for sharing!

[MA2006]

That was very nice to hear, thank you.

[PeachPie]

Aww that was wonderful. I'm happy to hear nurses talking about my late grandpa like that all the time.

[buddiage]

Bless that doctor!

He is one of those that I'd do anything for, I'm sure. What a great human being.

That was so nice to hear. Thanks for shareing your great moment. I won't forget your story.

[PANurseRN1]

Oh yes, and please don't flame me because it seems like I was in awe of a doctor. I would have acted the same way with a nurse, but it just happened to be a doctor who came in.

No flames at all. It feels good to be recognized, and let's face it, CNAs are often overlooked for what they contribute.

[prmenrs, RN]

What a sweetie! They are out there. And isn't it nice that you met him today?

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

What a heartwarming recollection of your experience.

I'll readily admit that I am usually caught off-guard when a doctor greets me with "Hello" or says "Thank you" because I've grown so accustomed to the frequently unkind behavior. This story reflects the philanthropic beauty of the human spirit at its best.

[husker-nurse, LPN, LVN]

Bless the docs who intervene when a nurse is trying to keep a patient from falling to the floor! Beware the surgeons and their "attitudes". And, finally, that appears to be a good omen as you start your healthcare odessy; wish I could promise that you'd get that kinda feedback every day! Best of luck to ya!