What's the nicest thing a patient has done for you?

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The other day a patient baked me a homemade berry pie and brought it up to the floor with a really nice note saying some of the sweetest things! It made me feel so special!

Specializes in ICU/CCU/MICU/SICU/CTICU.

You know, I had forgotten about this thread. Glad to see it come back, loved re-reading them all. Hopefully there will be many more to come!

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Specializes in Critical Care.

From an end-stage CHF frequent flier: "I always liked you, kid. Hell, better than my own kid. What's your full name and address, I want to will you my house."

I politely declined.

~faith,

Timothy.

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A sincere thank you always pulls on my heart strings.

Me too.

My favorite sentence is, "Thank you, nurse."

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Specializes in ER/Trauma.

Moved from the Break Room.

I think this thread belongs here :)

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Working in an assisted living, ny very first "real" job besides babysitting at age 17, a lady who had had a rough couple of days with the ambulance being called for her, chest pain, etc. and was getting just a little confused but was so tough... a couple of times, when someone asked her, do you know who that is? talking about me, and she said "That's my buddy!!!" and another time I answered her call light, and she was all happy and said, "I didn't know it would be YOU!!!" Her daughter wrote me a card saying how good of a nurse they knew I would be and thanking me for everything I did for her mom. I went to visit her once after I left for school and wrote her a couple of times, she has since passed away but I will never forget her. What a lively, wonderful lady.

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Specializes in Ortho/Neuro.

I once took care of a patient in assisted living (with the help of hospice there) who was dying from a brain tumor and he and his wife were the sweetest people, always upbeat and thankful for the days they had left. I was about 8 months pregnant when I went on maternity leave and before I left they gave me a little dress and hat for my daughter. That was the last time I saw him. He passed away when I was on maternity leave. They were very special people.

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A patient recently made a leather braclet in crafts. (psych hospital) This patient is a quiet guy, never says much. He was shot 6 times (3 in the head) by police officers after he tried to shoot an officer. It is a miracle he survived. I keep everything patients give me in a file at home, but, this gift I wear everyday. More than the gift, it is the trust he has in me that makes my day a bit better

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The sweetest thing was a 4 year old girl who was going to get her kindergarten immunizations. She was actually EXCITED to get them! lol Her mom brought along 3 pieces of salt water taffy. One for each of the three shots she would receive. The little girl asked her mom if she could give me one of the pieces! I did not want to accept, but she would have felt bad if I didn't. I took one of her cherished pieces of salt water taffy because it was what she wanted to do...To share! After giving her immunizations, I rewarded her with three suckers and three stickers for doing such a great job. She has a special place in my heart, because she had an older brother before she was born, who had a fatal congenital heart disorder. Her brother passed away before she was born. I am so thankful to God for finally giving that family the little girl who brings sunshine into everyone's life, and for God giving this family a happy, well adjusted child.

KuteNurse

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Nurse Educator..

(clinical nursing b4 teaching cardio students)--patient gave me nacho chips, baked brownies, families of d patient always give fresh fruits from their farm....:1luvu:YUMMMY!!!!!..plus a warm hug, a genuine smile and says thank u for taking care of me.....ur an angel.:icon_hug:...

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Specializes in OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN.
The other day a patient baked me a homemade berry pie and brought it up to the floor with a really nice note saying some of the sweetest things! It made me feel so special!

My first ped patient was a little boy post T&A. A couple of days after he went home I got a nice "Thank You" card from his parents. He was address to me, RN. This was my first piece of mail with to me, RN on it. I was moved to tears.

I had another patient who had been difficult with everyone and no one wanted to care for her. I didn't have a problem with her and we got along great. Several days later I got a letter from the Administrator. It turns out she was his teenage neice and they never told anyone when she was in. He was very appreciative that I had taken the time to see past her troublesome past, take good care of her, and not judge her.

I've had many patients give me very thoughtful gifts but these two really cards meant more to me than any gifts I have received.

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gosh, i honestly can't say.

as a hospice nurse, i've had hundreds of very grateful patients as well as their families. i've gotten homemade cards, flowers/plants, food, poetry as well as written letters.....i don't know how to select 1 favorite.

probably the most memorable was when i had a 6 yo pt whose parents were atheist; but simultaneously, i thought they might be suffering from spiritual distress.....just a hunch. throughout the time i cared for her, she was insistent that she saw a glowing ring over my head. i was always talking about God in a very non threatening manner, and my love for Him was readily apparent. when my pt died and i did f/u visits with her parents, i learned that they had joined a unitarian church with them telling me that my love of 'God' was so inspirational to them, they needed to learn more. of course i was deeply, deeply touched and affected. but hospice is undoubtedly the most rewarding type of nsg i've ever done, and cannot foresee me changing specialties for at least 100 yrs.:balloons:

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In the ER patients come and go. One woman I noticed sitting on her gurney in her street clothes, knitting. A little while later I asked what was up with the woman in rm 5. She has lung cancer I was told. She does'nt know yet. I talked to her for a few minutes. I checked on her a few times. Before she was moved she gave me 4-5 pot holders. The nurse (I'm a Tech} said "Why did'nt I get anything, I'm the Nurse!" I simply told her "I talked to her for a few minutes, I checked on her a few times". I don;t know what became of that woman 9 years ago, but I think of her every time I cook. I cook everyday.

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