sheilagood52

sheilagood52 ADN, BSN, MSN, RN

Administration, Labor & Delivery

Member

All Content by sheilagood52

  1. "There's Nothing Else We Can Do": The Tale of a Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

    You have expressed beautifully the pain, frustration, and fear experienced by so many. I am in awe that given the circumstances you were so aware and present in both worlds (nurse and family). I am...

  2. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Me...the PatientYou thought I didn't notice the fake, tight smile you gave me, but I did. I heard the edge of irritation in your voice and saw the roll of your eyes as you turned away. And, for future...

  3. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry I am not getting your hostility. 1- I have not being going on and on about my "superiority skills and education." Completely false. I felt it appropriate to answer those accusing me of...

  4. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    Our inpatient dialysis unit was located right in the middle of a med-surg unit. And early in my career, I spent more than a year on med-surgery. Sorry, I left that out, but I'm well aware of the time...

  5. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    Imaginary experience? Fantasy? Your response is inappropriate and inaccurate. My experience is my experience, as is every patient's. Just because you don't like to think it happened, doesn't mean it...

  6. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad things worked out for you and you are in better health. And, thanks for sharing your

  7. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad you do your best to be thorough and respect. And, believe it or not, I picked up your frustration of being overworked and understaffed. "If I'm trying to hide frustration with a patient, it...

  8. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    "...I'm sure it affects her outlook and she IS being pretty judgmental." The irony of your response is not lost. I find it extraordinary that bringing an uncomfortable issue out in the open, is...

  9. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, again for a very succinct summation and for your support for the need to recognize this

  10. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for

  11. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    Not a problem. Thanks for clarifying and I

  12. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    I agree some and based on the responses to this article, many don't realize their bias. It, nevertheless, exists. The purpose of my article was to bring out for discussion. It was in no way meant to...

  13. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    I agree all nurses can have a lasting impression on today's nurses. The young, inexperienced nurses have always been the most pleasant nurses and I always try to put them at ease. Thanks for...

  14. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    I stand by my experiences and my article. The fact you choose to draw erroneous "conclusions," is something I can't help. I appreciate, however, that whatever one may believe about the issue, I have...

  15. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    I admit I am completely stumped by your responses. Rather than admit there is a problem, you prefer to attack me, the substance, and validity of my article. And since, you were not present for any of...

  16. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    I make no effort to pit my nursing knowledge against those caring for me. But, I disagree with you that patients shouldn't question their plan of treatment. That is their right, and while it may be...

  17. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    I agree completely. Constructive dialogue does help to improve everything. The purpose of my article was to bring awareness and start a dialogue. Thanks for participating in the

  18. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    This is not a work of fiction, unfortunately, and no my imagination did not run away with me. I could have gone into more detail, but felt I got my point across. And who said I didn't give, " the...

  19. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, of course I've had a bad day at work. I've been one of those overworked and under appreciated nurses. I've experienced days where I didn't have time to pee, much less, eat lunch or take...

  20. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that happened to you. Continue to do what is right for your well being and speak up. Best of

  21. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you sound like a nurse willing to listen. It's funny how when someone doesn't like the message, the best they can do is launch an attack at the messenger. You are definitely not the nurse, I...

  22. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    Of course you aren't wrong. I never meant to imply that this behavior is, "across the board." I'm happy to hear that you make the effort to treat all patients equally and I hope writing this article...

  23. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you have experienced, "mistreatment and invalidation from physicians and nurses." No one deserves that kind of treatment. One thing I have learned to do for myself is to speak up for...

  24. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for reading and commenting. I need to set the record straight, however, on one of your statements. I never referred to nurses as,"secretaries." I mentioned that with electronic charting,...

  25. The Nurse on the Other Side

    sheilagood52 replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for reading and making such positive comments. And, you are correct, humor helps