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Originally Posted by Iowanian
I understand the difference.
I look at it this way. A medical professional(nurse, whatever) has a list of tasks. Lets assume they perform each of those tasks equally well for all patients, as they should.
The difference? Maybe you go the extra mile to make sure Mrs soandso is comfortable, listen for an extra couple of minutes....open her orange juice without being a shithead about it.
I've been in hospitals where I knew and had dated some of the nurses. The Extra...is 5 extra people stop in when they're between tasks to say hi, ask if you need anything, or make some small talk to take your mind off of what is happening. Its very small things that make the difference. I doubt the guy was asking badgranny to dip into her oxycontin stash to share.
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Let me explain, I vent on here, i am human, my patients do get that extra care and that extra five minutes that i stand and listen or joke and make them laugh. Its hard to hold everything in all the time, I have no one else to bitch to but you guys, sorry but thats the way it is.
When I worked the ER and had to do chest compressions on a woman my age, who we worked on for about 35 minutes I remember every detail, her face, looking at the monitor praying her heart would start back....well it didn't, now I think about her quiet often wondering if I could have done more, done it better or maybe if I wasn't even there it would have made a difference. I was told there was nothing no one could have done, I do have compassion, and feeling and empathy for everyone i come in touch with. I get on here and talk cause at the moment i may be very tired or emotionally overwhelmed. I am not the only one in the profession that feels this way.
I hate the fact i have come across as a inconsiderate bitch with no feelings i am not like that.