Re: Where do they get these people

[Guest guest]

Patty,

I hope you're feeling better now. I am a nurse, and it makes me really cross

when i hear stories like that. That nurses should treat patients in that way

is just not on. I'd just like to reassure everybody - there are some caring

nurses out there - honest!

Sue (UK) - Staff Nurse in paediatrics.

[Guest guest]

Patty,

You have a lot to think about in deciding about the neurostimulator or the

surgery.

I have had a total pancreatectomy, but no islet cell transplant - in 2000. I

am now diabetic and dependent on insulin, but i am so much better than before

the surgery, despite occasional problems. It was a big decision, but, in my

opinion, definately worth it.

Take care.

Best wishes,

Sue (UK)

[Guest guest]

Surely this would be a case to complain about the nurse? She is

under orders to give a patient a certain amount of medication, then

dilute it down so much and not even administer the total amount? I

wouldn't have stood (or rather laid down) to that. If it happens

again, or even still I'd be getting in contact with the Patient

Advocate at that hospital and having it investigated.

I don't take politely to bad treatment in hospitals any more. I

don't deserve it. We didn't ask for the illness and we get admitted

to help with the pain and to get over the illness. Last thing we

need is a nurse who doesn't wish to carry out the orders of a doctor

and take matters into her own hands.

[Guest guest]

Oh my! That was an eventful trip to the hospital! Usually the nurses are the

good guys! Glad you are away from them. They need to wear a sign around their

neck!

Angie in SC

" The happiest of people don't necessarily have the

best of everything; they just make the best of everything that comes along

their way. "