Life Its hard to have compassion sometimes. - Page 3

badgirl · 03-17-2009, 11:57 PM

I sometimes have certain patients that I start out doing well with, but 3 or 4 hours into the shift I am sorry I cannot have compassion I may need to have. They are the ones who will ring that damn light off the wall I mean every 3 minutes. They want this and they want that, and at some point I will end up telling them "Your not the only patient on this floor, we have 20 other ones who also need our help."

She wanted orange juice so I took her some, then she rang out and said "I can't get this orange juice open" I told her she could open it there was nothing wrong with her hands to keep her from opening it." She said "I thought you were a nice nurse" i said I try to be.

I lose it with these kind of people and only people in the medical field could possible understand what its like. The ones who have never worked in a medical field probably think this is terrible way to be.

When you have a middle aged person who wets the bed although they don't do it at home and act like they can't walk to the bathroom to me is just being lazy when there is no diagnosis that says they cannot walk.

Ok I am blowing off some steam and it could go on forever

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-18-2009, 11:46 AM

For what it's worth, my wife is spending the day driving a four hour round trip to see one of her former patients who is in a rehab facility.

She was paralyzed from the neck down in a traffic accident.

She's five years old.

**Dartgod** · 03-18-2009, 11:46 AM

I think a name change is in order to "badnurse".

MODS!!

tonyetony · 03-18-2009, 11:51 AM

My friend is the head nurse in a burn unit. She is truly one of the most compassionate people I have ever met. Many nurses can do adequate jobs but it takes someone very special to excel at it.

Katipan · 03-18-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

For what it's worth, my wife is spending the day driving a four hour round trip to see one of her former patients who is in a rehab facility.

She was paralyzed from the neck down in a traffic accident.

She's five years old.

great lady.

**ShortRoundChief** · 03-18-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

For what it's worth, my wife is spending the day driving a four hour round trip to see one of her former patients who is in a rehab facility.

She was paralyzed from the neck down in a traffic accident.

She's five years old.

Your wife sounds like a great lady. I'm sure it is worth the trouble to get a positive reaction from any patient, let alone one so young.

sedated · 03-18-2009, 12:00 PM

I've had sex with a few nurses, and they all hated their jobs.

Earthling · 03-18-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

I knew this one guy who hated his job but said he needed the money for a roof over his head and retirement. He had an heart attack at 33 and died a year ago today, but he smoked and was stressed and tried diet pills.

Worrying about retirement can do that to ya...

MOhillbilly · 03-18-2009, 12:03 PM

i dont see how people can do it. when my oldman died ill never forget the nurses cryin at how crushed i was.

god bless the goodins.

Fat Elvis · 03-18-2009, 12:07 PM

Go you.

**morphius** · 03-18-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sedated

I've had sex with a few nurses, and they all hated their jobs.

Though also obviously hated their lives and themselves.

**Dartgod** · 03-18-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

Go you.

Well played.

kc rush · 03-18-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by morphius

Though also obviously hated their lives and themselves.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 03-18-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jilly

nurses like you piss me off.... seriously.

I realize some people are bad patients, but you don't know their story. You don't know what they've gone through to be where they are....and all they need is someone to take care of them and care. I know it's a demanding job, since hospitals are understaffed...but try to see them as human beings.

it could be you in that bed and how would you want to be treated?

Pretty much. There's a lot of people out there who hate their jobs. I could care less. It's life. You on the other hand are a nurse, and people depend on you. And it frankly doesn't sound like you give a shit. Please do something else. Anything else that doesn't involve people who need you.

FAX · 03-18-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jilly

nurses like you piss me off.... seriously.

I realize some people are bad patients, but you don't know their story. You don't know what they've gone through to be where they are....and all they need is someone to take care of them and care. I know it's a demanding job, since hospitals are understaffed...but try to see them as human beings.

it could be you in that bed and how would you want to be treated?

Amen, Ms. Jilly.

Unfortunately, I have had a great deal of experience with hospitals. From UCLA to KUMC and St. Francis in Wichita to Vanderbilt. Trust me. If I can help it, I will never, ever allow myself to be checked into Ms. badgirl's hospital. I don't want to die of a staph infection or from neglect after being served up the incorrect medicine or having an allergic reaction to a treatment.

No thanks.

FAX

**Iowanian** · 03-18-2009, 12:22 PM

I can understand your position as I have a hard time showing compassion with ALOT of your posts.

My wife and several relatives are nurses. You're definitely not cut from the same cloth.

The good news is, your job is to wipe asses, change soiled bedding, dump bedpans and give out sponge bath care.

Maybe you are more suited for stocking shelves at Walmart afterall.

03-17-2009, 11:57 PM
badgirl CLICK, CLICK..BOOM!!!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Johnson City, Tennessee Casino cash: $10004900	Its hard to have compassion sometimes. I sometimes have certain patients that I start out doing well with, but 3 or 4 hours into the shift I am sorry I cannot have compassion I may need to have. They are the ones who will ring that damn light off the wall I mean every 3 minutes. They want this and they want that, and at some point I will end up telling them "Your not the only patient on this floor, we have 20 other ones who also need our help." She wanted orange juice so I took her some, then she rang out and said "I can't get this orange juice open" I told her she could open it there was nothing wrong with her hands to keep her from opening it." She said "I thought you were a nice nurse" i said I try to be. I lose it with these kind of people and only people in the medical field could possible understand what its like. The ones who have never worked in a medical field probably think this is terrible way to be. When you have a middle aged person who wets the bed although they don't do it at home and act like they can't walk to the bathroom to me is just being lazy when there is no diagnosis that says they cannot walk. Ok I am blowing off some steam and it could go on forever
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03-18-2009, 11:46 AM	#31
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7289572	For what it's worth, my wife is spending the day driving a four hour round trip to see one of her former patients who is in a rehab facility. She was paralyzed from the neck down in a traffic accident. She's five years old. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $3820000	I think a name change is in order to "badnurse". MODS!! __________________ If you shed a tear for me, please make it a tear of joy. -Joe Tracy (Nzoner) . .
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03-18-2009, 11:51 AM	#33
tonyetony tonyetony Join Date: May 2001 Location: Yeah Right! Casino cash: $9977948	My friend is the head nurse in a burn unit. She is truly one of the most compassionate people I have ever met. Many nurses can do adequate jobs but it takes someone very special to excel at it.
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03-18-2009, 12:03 PM	#38
MOhillbilly Mama Tried Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9949903	i dont see how people can do it. when my oldman died ill never forget the nurses cryin at how crushed i was. god bless the goodins. __________________ True Son of Liberty
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Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $1828454	I can understand your position as I have a hard time showing compassion with ALOT of your posts. My wife and several relatives are nurses. You're definitely not cut from the same cloth. The good news is, your job is to wipe asses, change soiled bedding, dump bedpans and give out sponge bath care. Maybe you are more suited for stocking shelves at Walmart afterall.
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