Silver Lining

Awesome article! I found myself holding my breath while I was reading it! The stress and tension you must have been feeling is almost palpable! Your scenario illustrates a typical day in the life of many nurses! It's hard sometimes to see the forest for the trees! I hope "Dean" is doing well! Looking forward to read more of your articles!

Amazing! You have a gift for writing

Most interesting, and I know, all true. I have been an OR nurse for over 30 years, and a manager for most of those years. Please write more!

Wow you can feel the stress and tension....great writing!

Thanks so much for sharing your story. Isn't that what nurse is all about? Relentless stress punctuated by moments that seem to make it all worthwhile.

Yes, this is what nursing is all about. Great job!

I'll need BP meds if you keep posting these stories.

Quote from DannieHortonYes, this is what nursing is all about. Great job!

Great story again, you really have the knack for putting the reader right beside you. Hope Dean did well!

I love the way you write! It is very gripping! There are a couple of lessons in this tale. One is to ask for help or outright demand it! There is no reason to endanger your patients or injure yourself emotionally or physically for someone elses mistake if it can be compensated for or corrected. Second: Have confidence in your ability! There are days when the world is coming to an end but you will and can get through it!

Have you been published? Can you tell us where?? Great piece!