VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych. Has 20 years experience. Aug 21, 2007 I don't know enough about the situation to be able to judge...........but generally, when someone hugs me and says I did well, I accept the compliment at face value and move on. 0 Likes
Jo Dirt Has 9 years experience. Aug 21, 2007 Not sure what it is referring to but yea, that is probably what they meant.We all have times like that, though. I think I have more than my fair share.So really, don't feel bad. 0 Likes
nursemike, ASN, RN Specializes in Rodeo Nursing (Neuro). Has 12 years experience. Aug 21, 2007 I wouldn't say "usually." About half the time, it probably means you did well. 0 Likes
teeituptom, BSN, RN Specializes in ER, ICU, L&D, OR. Aug 21, 2007 Last time I got a hug at work was just before my MI, and she did cause me some chest pain. 0 Likes
montieICURN Specializes in MICU/SICU. Has 20 years experience. Aug 22, 2007 Ok, I'm dying to know what you "did"!!! 0 Likes
nursemike, ASN, RN Specializes in Rodeo Nursing (Neuro). Has 12 years experience. Aug 23, 2007 I gotta admit, it's killing me, too. 0 Likes
Ms Kylee Specializes in Med Surg, Hospice. Has 4 years experience. Aug 23, 2007 Oooh... I LOVE it when patients hug me! One called me into his room in a panic cause he lost his dentures... he said he took them out when he took communion... well, long story short, I was busy and I hadn't taken out his laundry from his bath yet (4 hours later). After doing the total room search, I couldn't find them, so i took the extra top sheet I keep in the room and spread it out, and proceeded to dump the laundry bag.. guess what turned up in the gown chest pocket.... He was so worried about having to get a new set of teeth made and paying another $1800 that he worked himself into a frenzy. He was discharged the next day, and before he left, he hung around in the hallway by the nurse's station until I happened by, and gave me the biggest hug and kiss on the cheek. I've said it before, and I'll say it again... I love my patients.... 0 Likes
all4schwa Specializes in Neuro ICU, Neuro/Trauma stepdown. Aug 23, 2007 well, you didnt give us much background, but i would assume it meant:that situation sucked and you did the best you could do. i've never been hugged by a coworker other than some of the more friendly ones at the beginning of our shift.although one girl commented that after my night, she thought i needed a hug, to which i replied 'if i wasn't sweating so dang much, i'd let you hug me!' 0 Likes
