Nurses
I have a hard time with people criticizing nurses, sure, all of them aren’t perfect, everybody has a bad day once in a while. I am also sure that some of them can be quite surly at times.
I am one who appreciates all of our nurses, whether they be in the emergency ward or anywhere else for that matter. I have been to the hospital many times in my life whether as a patient, friend, or family member. I have always found that even when they are extremely busy they will still do their best for you. I think a lot of the personality conflicts come from how you treat them. If you feel they are commoners and you are under the mistaken impression that you are superior, then they won’t bend over backwards for you.
I noted with some interest the letter to the editor in one of our local papers some time ago, the letter where the writer described a “night of hell” in our local hospital. He even had the audacity to call nurses “glorified housewives”. Not only did he insult nurses but housewives also. If he is married, his wife has my heartfelt sympathy.
He apparently had been painting something and was overcome by fumes. I dare say, even the simplest “glorified housewife” would be smart enough to read the clear warnings on a paint can, DO NOT INGEST, WEAR A RESPIRATOR. So this genius thinks he’s having a heart attack, and heads to emergency. Health professionals are obligated to treat intelligent people and idiots all the same, so he went through the standard procedures to treat chest pains. The doctor thought he should stay overnight for observation, and apparently he didn’t find the accommodations to his liking. Go figure, a building filled with sick people.
Then he complains that a nurse said she would give him a 50 mile ride home, but changed her mind. I wonder if it had anything to do with his attitude? I realize the ambulance service should supply limos to return people who ingest paint fumes, home, but the health budget can only go so far.
Does this gentleman have any friends he could call? No? Another clue. Maybe he should book himself in for a personality transplant.
Remember: The doctors are great, but it’s the nurses that keep you alive.
Michael J Harrison
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