i always went by the rule #1 & 2 rule #1 the patient is always right Rule #2 if the patient is wrong refer to rule #1 in the nursing home i had to constantly watch myself because the floor i worked on is where the folks have hard problems,second childhood and the like,,didnt know who they were and those old men were always ready to punch you. I would do my best to connect with them so that they would somehow understand that i was there to help.. some days go home laughing and some days go home crying because of their sad sad mental condition. always reminded myself that it could be my parents there and someday perhaps me.
--- On Wed, 1/5/11, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: [TMIC] Rehab To: [email protected] Date: Wednesday, January 5, 2011, 1:15 PM In the 22 yrs I worked as an RN,I "floated" for 2 of them on the day shift. I remember how uncomfortable I was going to ICU,CCU,and especially to rehab. It was totally foreign to me! Still,I treated everyone the way I would want to be treated,with respect and caring. Why else would I be a nurse? Believe me,at times it was very hard i.e. when I got things thrown at me (once by a doctor!!),when I was kicked,punched,etc. This was in an acute care hospital in Springfield MA,about 15 miles from my home. I can honestly say,I never disrespected anyone,but lots of the patients disrespected me;some were confused (totally not their fault) and some were just nasty,mean people. I say if you're a nurse or N.A and you can't treat people decently,get out of the profession. Unfortunately, a lot of people go into the nursing field because it pays well. Too bad they can't somehow screen that type out. I'm sorry for all who were mistreated ;it should never happen,ever. Cheryl
