No Barriers

Great story.. the problem that I am finding is that actually taking the time to connect with the patient is not quantifiable, and therefore, not cost-effective. It seems that there is not even the time to "think" when charting.. So many of my patients are saying that they really need the time with the nurse, "just to talk for a minute." Connection time, think time, chart time are all things that are not factored into the ratio of nurse patient.. Pulling meds from the pyxis, doing all the checks, charting pain meds and then an hour later evaluating and charting response.. 13 patients, all on different pain med schedules, I am passing meds at least every 45 minutes.. that's just the tip of the iceberg, but I am not and will not be a robot.. the patients NEED the humanity that is slowly leaking out of nursing.. Sad... You sound like the kind of nurse I would want to care for me..Best,Wise Woman

Beautiful article! THIS is the kind of nurse I someday aim to be. As a CNA I am able to spend extra time with my families and I love doing it. This is why a huge part of me dreads becoming a Nurse, because I don't want to lose the patient interaction. Touching story, brought me to tears. xo

Hey, I recognize that first line!

Quote from Wise Woman RNYou sound like the kind of nurse I would want to care for me..

Quote from Glycerine82Beautiful article! THIS is the kind of nurse I someday aim to be. As a CNA I am able to spend extra time with my families and I love doing it. This is why a huge part of me dreads becoming a Nurse, because I don't want to lose the patient interaction. Touching story, brought me to tears. xo

Quote from canesdukegirlHey, I recognize that first line!

Its nurses like you that made me have the respect for nurses that I do. I have been a patient many times in the hospital due to my disability. I always had a nurse like you who would take the time to comfort me when I needed it, is something I will always remember. Keep being the kind of nurse you are, you sound like an excellent one. I know I would want you to take care of me.

Quote from Wheels28Its nurses like you that made me have the respect for nurses that I do. I have been a patient many times in the hospital due to my disability. I always had a nurse like you who would take the time to comfort me when I needed it, is something I will always remember. Keep being the kind of nurse you are, you sound like an excellent one. I know I would want you to take care of me.