Thank-you

[allthaticanbe]

I don't remember much as the pain had taken over but what I do remember is my nurse. She was overworked as she had many patients but she still came into my room and kept checking up on me. She held my hair when I was sick and reassured me many times as we waited for the doctor to come and order the pain medications. After receiving the medications she kept checking in. She called the pharmacy when test results seemed to be taking long and she went over everything with me. She knew me by first name without looking at a chart even though she had many patients. She calmed my nutty mother which is a prize in itself. But overall without her there my experience would have been worst.

I have been reading allnurses for the past few months. I am a medical student and I came here one day after hearing a debate on studentdoctor. After reading through a few topics I realized how enjoyable this forum is and I love the sense of community and support this forum offers to its member.When I got sick this weekend I remebered all the discussions of the over worked nurse.

However when I was discharged the nurse I spoke of above was busy and I was still sick (still am) so I was able to properly thank her as she went above and beyond. However from the discussions I know many of you go above and beyond...SO THANK-YOU. It does make a big difference.

[Virgo_RN, BSN, RN]

Aw, that's really nice to hear. Thank you!

[tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN]

I'm glad you had a good nurse when you needed one. I hope you are getting better.

You might be interested in reading the staff blog entitled From the Other Side of the Bed Rails - When the Nurse Becomes the Patient

Feel free to share you hospital experience there.

[dscrn]

thank you,,,two little words, but they mean so much!