You're Welcome :)

mindofmidwifery, ADN · Dec 8, 2015

I did on accident once and they didn't say anything and I just quietly left. It was kind of embarrassing.

FL_Nurse92 · Dec 9, 2015

I say it in my head on the regular :/

alishab112 · Dec 9, 2015

I want to say it aloud so bad to some people.

BBboy · Dec 9, 2015

No because people routinely thank me for the work I do. There have been situations where residents were less thank thankful but it doesn't affect me and I don't harbor Ill feelings towards them. You just need a thick skin in this field

annie.rn · Dec 9, 2015

In my head, occasionally, yes. Never out loud. It is refreshing and rare in the acute med/surg setting to have a pt. who regularly gives you a heartfelt thanks.

I had one the other night and it was so nice. He would so kindly thank me and then leave me alone in between doses of his pain meds. Made me not mind at all bringing him q3hr pain meds and I got in a good routine of getting his meds there before he called b/c I really wanted to go the extra mile. I go the extra mile for all my pts. but going the extra mile for this one didn't feel so dang energy sucking b/c he was so appreciative.

Jensmom7, BSN, RN · Dec 9, 2015

Only when I worked Peds. With the teenagers who knew better.

They got Mom Voice if they gave attitude.

With the little ones, it was a gentle "What do you say?" with a smile, because most of them were still learning the ins and outs of being polite.

Remember, this was over 30 years ago, a general Peds floor, not critical care, and if you were acutely ill, you got some leeway.

Missingyou, CNA · Dec 10, 2015

I don't expect a thank you from my patients or family. I get a pay check as my thank you.

My patients are not well and not themselves and the family is often just as stressed out and it sometimes comes out on the nearest person...me.

I don't expect them to be rude and it does ruffle my feathers a bit when they are rude but, hey, I let it go and chalk it up to stress.

hookyarnandblanket · Dec 10, 2015

I usually say something like "Thank you for allowing me to take care of you/help you. Is there anything else I can do for you while I am here?" Killing them with kindness is always a good approach.