[60Gunner]

ER Nursing Stories Ping.

[caver]

Hey, you’d get more rest if you didn’t write these long winded tales! j/k

[bert]

....I gave her a dozen roses and my most heartfelt apologies....

guilt on guilt

A swift kick in the ass would have resolved the issue and spared the expanse of a contribution and the roses.

[Syberyenta]

Thanks again for an exciting and moving story.

[sidetracked]

Your stories are just breathtaking. I cried during this one. I’m always so disappointed when I reach the end though. PLEASE write a book.

[RetSignman]

You story was very compelling but when your job at, the end of the day, results in you collapsing in tears, you have an obligation to yourself and the patients you attend to, to find another line of work.

You sir, are totally burned out

[Copernicus]

It is difficult to understand the conclusion to your story.

A presumptious and attractive lady who is paid to elevate her needs above all others writes an apology on letterhead and you reward this behaviour so she will continue to inflict her abusive tactics on others?

In modern society there are uncounted ways to accomplish fundraising goals without arrogant intrusions by phone or mail or in person

Liberalism by any other name (compassionate conservatism) stinks as much.

Best regards,

[CDHart]

A very good and well-written story. Please ping me if you do more of them. My daughter is an RN and has worked ER and is now clinical coordinator for a hospital oncology unit. God bless you and all the nurses out there for the wonderful work that you do.

Carolyn

[SaintDismas]

I agree with the others here: Write a book! You are a gifted storyteller. I also agree with the other guy, or at least take a leave of absence or you yourself are going to be a physical mess. God bless you

[Egon]

Bump for later.

[Little Pig]

Really nice essay. I did wonder why you don’t just disconnect the doorbell, or wire in a switch so you can deactivate it when you want to sleep? When we brought our newborn daughter home from the hospital, I just pulled one wire from the bell box up on the wall, and that solved that.

By the way, what happened to the baby?

[palmer]

That “No!” was very real. How can you deal with the stress that creates? I have never seen anyone die, I was with my Dad before and after and those experiences were mostly peaceful. I just can’t imagine how I would deal with that stress.

[SunnyUsa]

Your shift with all it's acuity...human drama and death and the kindness you showed to that naive doorbell ringer brought tears to my eyes.

The stress from a shift like that doesn't fade quickly and surely takes it's toll.

You deserve a whole bunch of stress free shifts after that one!

PS: This thread is one I'll read again when I think I've had a bad shift! :)

[Responsibility2nd]

Then the soul-crusher came in.

WHAT??? Do you mean to tell me this gets worse?

I just got to work, I logged in, I got my coffee and began to read 60Gunner's harrowing tale.

As usual... I take my time, absorbing all the gory details.

I've only gotten to this part, so far....

Then the soul-crusher came in.

Whew! I better go get me another cup of coffee before I read the rest!

[PissAndVinegar]

Much more effective than a sign, you'll never have to hear it again.

[Grammy]

I appreciate that there are wonderful, compassionate nurses like you to care for me and my loved ones when we need it. Thanks.

[Titan Magroyne]

This story was well written as are all of them, but this one was so touching, I was crying with you after reading the girl’s apology note.

Thank you for being there. May we all be blessed with caring medical staff when needed. I’d be more concerned if you *didn’t* require a release after the night you had.

As for being a day-sleeper ... I understand. Did that for years, mounted the signs over doorbells and carports too. Luckily for me (and everyone else!), no one’s life hung in the balance. The big one I mounted over the carport said:
NO LOST DRIVERS
NO JHVH’S WITNESS, ETC
NO SOLICITING
GO AWAY

How are things looking in the field of flight nursing?

[Congressman Billybob]

I have read posts of yours before. It amazes me that there are people in this world who do the work that you do. I've seen heart emergencies, some which ended well, some which ended with a member of my family dead at an early age. And, I've had a couple go-rounds myself.

Thank you for providing some perspective on the fine people who arrive along with the crash cart, and more often than not, save a life. And then they say, cheerfully, "Nice working with you," and go onto the next emergancy.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Congressman Billybob

Latest article, "A Streetcar Named Goats on the Roof"

[Just another Joe]

Thanks for the ping, gunner.

I read your thoughts about your work and thank G*d that I decided against going into medicine.
I don't know if I could handle that type of load without going ballistic.

[CaliGirlGodHelpMe]

After that rollercoaster ride of a day, you deserved a good, soul-healing cry. I’m very impressed with your attitude toward your work, God must have placed you in nursing because you are an angel of mercy to your patients.

BTW, I love watching birds too.