There are so many things I wish I could say : however the need for a paycheck prohibits this often. Nobody is a nurse without truly wanting to impart some knowledge. Sadly often it seems we are faced with people who seem to not have a desire to learn to function independantly.
So here goes:
1. Never forget this is YOUR child. He didn't ask to come. Therefore he is YOUR responsibility.
2.Do not tell me you have not given him anything for pain and in the same breath "he has been hurting so bad for days".
3.He is crying all night ,and " I just can't get any sleep" is a stupid chief complaint. Please refer to #1.
4. Sometimes babies cry. Period. No matter what you do.
5. Either give a dose of medication or don't. It makes no sense to give "just a little bit, afraid to give too much". Giving the above is useless. Again give it, or don't.
6. Please memorize the birthday. I personally could not care less if you have eight kids and its hard to remember. My favorite basketball team has an eleven woman roster, and I can tell you first and last, number,position,college attended...you get the idea.
7. Never tell your kid regarding the Motrin I am giving ,(that you didn't)"drink it, it is candy). See you again soon for an ingestion when I am charcoaling your kid.
That is about it for now... I am hopeful that I will see some additions to this list from the readers. Where are my nurses out there????? Remember no names and no identifiers, LOL....that way a personal opinion stays just that :)
No word, no quote this time. Just wishing that in addition to improving the outcome and care of our patients we had the ability to make the family realize every child is a gift. You are truly blessed to have them. They deserve so much more than many of them ever get. Its "all about you" only until you CHOOSE to have THEM. Period.
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