RNs and CNAs how much time do you spend being a patient's personal pep squad

allnurses Guide · Oct 10, 2020

Well I do work in psych with teens who have multiple problems as well a CPTSD so yes I give a lot of pep talks to keep the kids focused on their treatment and moving forward.

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macawake, MSN · Oct 10, 2020

On 10/7/2020 at 4:27 PM, DesiDani said:

Are you straight forward and direct? Do you wait until the patient or family comes to you? Do you suggest things for the patient?

Does the age of the patient matter?

I don’t really understand your question. I feel that there is a disconnect between the title of this thread and the additional questions in your post. Regarding the title, I’m not a cheerleader in scrubs. I’m a nurse.

Does the term ”personal pep squad” mean being generally supportive of your patients? Giving them necessary information about their condition and treatment? Attempting to motivate them to stick to a specific therapeutic regimen? It would be easier to answer your questions if they were a bit more clearly defined.

I meet my patients prior to their surgery. Most of the time they’re conscious and lucid, but sometimes with traumas, they’re not. My only chance to inform them or ask them about anything is before their surgery. So no, I don’t wait for them to ”come to me”. I’m direct by necessity.

Been there,done that, ASN, RN · Oct 10, 2020

The patient is a human being, pretty much lying helpless in a bed... waiting for the next needle stick or test.

We should always be the pep squad. The least we can do is offer an ear, comfort and support.

DesiDani · Oct 11, 2020

I've seen CNAs and RNs roll their eyes and walk off with an "I don't time for that s... !"

It is rude, but it happens. Then again you can't spend FOREVER on that one patient since you likely have more.