I'll start by saying that I went to a nursing school in Portland other than OHSU, and that I have not worked for OHSU, so I'm not giving you any first hand information of what it's like, only what...
I've worked as a nursing assistant in the PICU for about 2 years, and hope to work there as an RN once I graduate...10 more months! Frequently, while nurses are getting a pt settled, I'm the one...
Yes, I'd agree with you both in that there is sometimes nothing to say, however in this situation I had to respond in some way. There are definitely those times where staying and being present will do...