Yes, I did become some defensive at first, but what she said is also right with a second thoughts. I believe things will get better in the future. After all, nursing is a relationship, not an...
Thanks for your advice. Very straight and clear. You are a very insightful person. I need to work on my communication skills. My confidence will improve overtime. I promise. I will keep you advice in...
Yes, you are right. I agree with you. It is not right to treat bad with bad. Bing kind and generous is the way. I need edit the wrong thought. I should not let fear and timidity get in the way. Thanks...
Yes," being strong and capable even if you are terrified" is something I have to practice. Sometimes, being humble or modest is not a good strategy to deal with difficult situation. Saying sorry makes...
I was not sure at that moment. I felt grateful when she gave me a chance to do it. I did the vitals fine. LOL. The good thing was the patient just got one stick. The IV was successful at first try....
I totally agree with you that the best interest of the patient is the RN focus. I am wondering how do you deal with this ethic dilemma. Letting a nursing student or new graduate practice IV is...
Yes, the whole post is about my failure. You are so right that I failed to build a therapeutic relationship with the patient. I did stayed to see if they need anything else that I could help, and that...
Thanks for your kind words. I was afraid of confrontation even it is not my fault. LOL and Tears! Being a student, or a new nurse in the future, sometimes, we do not really know if we did it right or...
Very appreciate that you shared your experience with me. I was stupid at that moment. I should have been more careful with the first patient who ended up cursing me. I did not follow the way you...
Most people will think this way, I believe. Most nurses I met are good and respectful. Unfortunately, not everyone wants to see others become more capable. It is fine when that person is not a...