tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836155691890232140.post8549266759116260701..comments2023-05-03T05:02:50.703-07:00Comments on 20 Out Of 10: The Best Nurse I've Ever HadBradenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14501547142655151969noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836155691890232140.post-85009976097962590532013-07-02T21:22:16.751-07:002013-07-02T21:22:16.751-07:00As an RN for 30 years I have to say you hit the na...As an RN for 30 years I have to say you hit the nail on the head. I've never, ever become too busy to see the person in the patient. There is a huge difference between being chatty and being empathetic. There are many skilled, intelligent people who become nurses because it's a great job. The best nurses are the people who become nurses because it's who they are. And their caring extends to their coworkers as well. I'm still excited to share my knowledge and passion with younger nurses and to praise the accomplishments of other nurses. Keep up the great work and keep learning and pass it on!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089112441994589230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836155691890232140.post-63031802093465033812010-06-14T20:35:30.792-07:002010-06-14T20:35:30.792-07:00Keep it up indeed! If everyone did what you do - t...Keep it up indeed! If everyone did what you do - this simple act - we would have better health care and better shifts in an instant. Because we all began this journey to connect with people. <br /><br />I am just a lowly school nurse right now - but I bring out pics of my shitzu often. Seeing that cute dog will help calm down a kid, stop the tears/sobbing and allow me to assess the true picture - not the physical pic emotions have created. Maybe your coworker shows off her dog for the same reason. Just as we learned way back when - we are assessing and triaging ALL the time.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14860260031054170285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836155691890232140.post-30862432989812705172009-09-20T14:26:55.362-07:002009-09-20T14:26:55.362-07:00I agree with Tony: don't apologize, just keep ...I agree with Tony: don't apologize, just keep it up. And don't worry about the "chatty nurses" comment. I don't know you but I doubt you are so chatty that it causes a delay in care or SIGNIFICANTLY long triage times. We have a couple of them, too, and we all admit: they give GREAT care, their pts love them. Also, my husband, who is an LVN with no ER experience, could have written your post. I have been an RN for 18 yrs, an LVN for 5 yrs before that, have 15+ yrs of critical care experience not including the last 2 in the ER, and I admire and look up to him. I think I would you, too, if we were co-workers. Thanks for your post.Leonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05502294383208715424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836155691890232140.post-2105115714817948702009-01-20T08:23:00.000-08:002009-01-20T08:23:00.000-08:00This is something I have encountered many many tim...This is something I have encountered many many times through my rotations...and empathy makes the biggest difference, and doesn't take much of your time.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06940692121210503441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836155691890232140.post-59984495578790142172009-01-11T20:44:00.000-08:002009-01-11T20:44:00.000-08:00I can't say I'm the best at anything except maybe ...I can't say I'm the best at anything except maybe hangning in there as a clinical ER nurse for 32 years. At the end of the day, if a patient even says "thank you for being so caring" I'm good.EDNurseasaurashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06039072154469818990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836155691890232140.post-39366106202964997242009-01-10T07:01:00.000-08:002009-01-10T07:01:00.000-08:00It's good to be chatty when you're like pushing me...It's good to be chatty when you're like pushing meds or it's not busy or something but the other nurses will hate you if all you do is chat when they're picking up your slack...Fair warning. All the chatty nurses are pretty much universally hated by the staff but the patients love them. <BR/><BR/>Personal pet peeve are nurses who chit-chat with the patients in triage while I'm hammering through the slips. One nurse busts out pictures of her dogs for shitsakes. In triage!!!!!!Nurse Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06408755992926959084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836155691890232140.post-23143590155610751742009-01-08T14:33:00.000-08:002009-01-08T14:33:00.000-08:00Don't apologize...Just keep up the great workDon't apologize...Just keep up the great workTonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16161840451223935113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836155691890232140.post-45669923660318878042009-01-08T07:34:00.000-08:002009-01-08T07:34:00.000-08:00A minute or two to explain what is going on, and a...A minute or two to explain what is going on, and a kind word does make an overwhelming situation just a little more bearable. <BR/><BR/>At least that is what my husband and I discovered when our newborn ended up in the ER and ultimately the NICU. We are forever grateful for the patience and kindness of particular doctors and nurses. When the dust settled, we let them know too.<BR/><BR/>Keep it up!Bit By Bithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740092154977916184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836155691890232140.post-17259142466098153632009-01-08T06:22:00.000-08:002009-01-08T06:22:00.000-08:00Braden, I had a very bad experience in an ER a few...Braden, <BR/><BR/>I had a very bad experience in an ER a few weeks ago, and when I got mad, I posted a rather sarcastic post about it. But at the end of the day, if I had to wait for 4 to 5 hours, I wouldn't have minded if someone had just acknowledged me as a person, that I was in pain, that they were sorry I had to wait. I don't necessarily need my caretakers to be perfect, I would rather they have compassion and know when to ask for help if they don't know the answer. So I think your post is true....it's not always the most knowledgeable people that I have the best experience with, it tends to be the most caring, and the most willing to admit when they need help. <BR/><BR/>Thanks!Ambulance Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15602860084060880271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836155691890232140.post-32402434531822351182009-01-07T16:40:00.000-08:002009-01-07T16:40:00.000-08:00I went back and forth for a long time about this p...I went back and forth for a long time about this post before finally deciding to publish it. I hope that you will take it in the spirit in which I offer it and not as a testament to my arrogance. Those who know me well know that I am not overly confident or full of myself - quite the opposite, really. In fact, I'm always surprised that my simple actions so frequently merit the laud and honor that patients give me.<BR/><BR/>Try it, you'll see.Bradenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14501547142655151969noreply@blogger.com