Cheer up.

Alright I have a question.
Why is it that I’ve heard so many horror stories about bad nurses?
I have never been hospitalized. In fact, the only nurse I’ve really come to know is the one at my doctor’s office, who gives me a vaccination every so often. However, people I know who have been hospitalized seem to come back with tales of disgruntle nurses, impatient nurses, or just plain bored nurses. The reason why I find this so strange is because mostly all of our studies so far have emphasized the importance of being kind and empathetic towards patients. It’s stressed so much, even when you’d think it would be common sense. So I’m wondering, did all these experienced nurses not get taught the way we’re being taught now? Perhaps over time you just lose all reason to care for patients? I’m really hoping that’s not the case. I’m not really sure how you forget that you’re patients are human beings, especially when they’re looking and talking to you, and rely on you for food and care. I suppose next semester when I’m in clinical I’ll be able to experience some angry nurses for myself. I, for one, plan to stay a happy nurse.


Nurse Ratched. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

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Tuesday, December 2, 2008