I had two hospital calls back to back a few weeks ago, and they were dramatically different in how the staff handled the cases, even though the calls were less than 24 hours apart
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One thing stuck with me throughout reading all of this - you said ONE of Jericho's feet was clubbed due to the nutrient issue - so why didn't they use his other foot? Like come the fuck on. There is ALWAYS a way to do something for a patient (or the family of a patient) to make their lives a little easier in those moments. I hope I'm an Edward when I get my RN. I want to be like him. I want to work in hospice - to be someone that people can depend on and talk to, someone who has an personal of understanding how hard it is to be dealing with what a loved one is going through AND have strangers be with them and have to rely on a stranger.
Sorry, that was more ranty than I intended. It's been a long day and this post brought up a lot of feels.
His other foot wasn't "properly formed" either, though it wasn't clubbed afiak (I did not actually see... I never unwrapped his body from the swaddle, I'm going off Curtis' descriptions and the autopsy report), just not "correctly shaped". So they didn't bother past a smudge. :-/ Like a baby with visible birth abnormalities clearly isn't worth the effort of caring about.
I think the act of thinking about this kind of thing and wanting yourself to make that impression, is more than enough to be a good person for people who need it. The world needs more people like you, like that, like Edward. <3
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as a random long-term reader-- I loved reading this comment. I'm wrapping up my master's in counseling, and have been having to reflect lately on who might be my trigger clients. The only type of client I feel like I'd have a tough time with is the geriatric population. Reading this gave me such a new perspective and I thank you so much for the kind words. Your whole post was incredible to read, and what an amazing nurse--but yes, this comment seriously resonated with me. Something I needed to hear. Thank you.
I should specify--the reason I felt I'd have a hard time was the emotional aspect and dealing with impending loss. So thank you again for a great perspective
Sorry, that was more ranty than I intended. It's been a long day and this post brought up a lot of feels.
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