Why Aren't Call Bells Answered?

Long Term Care Columnist / Guide · Nov 4, 2003

What is it about this particular subject you don't get, Dolphin?! A number of us made it VERY clear in your last thread that we don't appreciate being flamed..........the only reason I'm even responding to this one is to suggest that you get counseling for this unhealthy anger you appear to have against nurses. Good luck. And please go away.

Dolphin777 · Nov 4, 2003

caroladybelle, BSN, RN · Nov 4, 2003

Originally posted by Dolphin777
Patients and their families and friends also don't appreciate Pink Collar Nurses interfering with their medical care and ignoring their call bells.

Could you get a life, already - TROLL??????????????

LisaRN2B · Nov 4, 2003

grouchy · Nov 4, 2003

Don't go away. Please stay, and read as many posts here as you can, so that you can understand the conditions we work under. I became a nurse to take care of people, not to ignore them. I often go home feeling guilty and upset about the minimal care my patients have gotten. I feel like it's my fault even though I can't force the administration to give us adequate staff. I feel like it's my fault, even though I don't set the ridiculously low reimbursement rates that force the hospital administration to understaff us. I feel like it's my fault, even though I have no control over the vicious cycle that drives nurses and aides away from the profession, exacerbating the staffing crisis. And, worst of all, I can see that my patients and their families think it's my fault, too.

You could tip me, you could bring me donuts galore, but that would not get you better care. I'm already doing the best I can. And, I am just as angry as you that sometimes that just isn't good enough.

I am convinced that caring for my patients means that I have to start getting politically involved. I would encourage you to do so also. PLease use whatever bad experiences you have had, and whatever moral outrage you feel to help create change.

Nursie30 · Nov 4, 2003

Christmas is coming the goose is getting fat, please put a penny in the old mans hat if you haven't got a penny, then a hay penny will do, if you haven't got a hay penny then god bless you.....................My my my I just can't believe that christmas is right around the corner.......wishin for snow here in Missouri.......

LisaRN2B · Nov 4, 2003

Originally posted by Nursie30
Christmas is coming the goose is getting fat, please put a penny in the old mans hat if you haven't got a penny, then a hay penny will do, if you haven't got a hay penny then god bless you.....................My my my I just can't believe that christmas is right around the corner.......wishin for snow here in Missouri.......

Oh, I can stand not having snow for a while!

Nursie30 · Nov 4, 2003

Well as long as it is a white christmas, I guess I can hold off too

LisaRN2B · Nov 4, 2003

Originally posted by Nursie30
Well as long as it is a white christmas, I guess I can hold off too

There is something particularly magical about a white Christmas, isn't there?

Long Term Care Columnist / Guide · Nov 4, 2003

It even snowed at my house the other night.......first time since we've been in Oregon that we've seen snow this early! It didn't stick, of course, but it was so pretty, and I ran around the house waking everybody up to see the snow fall. Turns me into an instant 8-year-old, I tell you.........the only negative quality snow has, as far as I'm concerned, is having to actually GO anywhere in it. I had a near-fatal spin-out on ice about 7 or 8 years ago, and I've been terrified of driving on freezing surfaces ever since. I'm glad we don't have snow all that often......but once in awhile is fun!

KLS · Nov 4, 2003

Originally posted by LisaRN2B
There is something particularly magical about a white Christmas, isn't there?

yes! hoping we have 1 this year