Guest guest Posted February 3, 2000 Report Share Posted February 3, 2000 Hi everyone! , you are so right about being a patient yourself making you a better nurse. I am fortunate enough to be able to continue working part-time as a nurse in an emergency department. After being ill myself, I never forget to leave the call light tied sturdily within reach, provide blankets for patient & family, make sure pain relief is obtained after giving drugs, nag doctor's for more pain meds if needed, etc. My husband has also had several serious medical problems; between the 2 of us, we've had almost every medical treatment in the book! One shift I explained to one patient about spinal taps, to another about endoscopies,to another about back surgery - all in the same 8-hour period. That day I realized how fortunate I was to be able to tell someone else about procedures, not just from a medical viewpoint, but also from a patient's viewpoint. Although I never would have wished for an illness like pancreatitis, it DOES help to see some good come from it. jang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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