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What difficult children are like when they get old
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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 153518"><p>I just wanted to mention, because surely there might be a nurse or two reading this thread...that most nurses do an absolutely fine job and are to be commended. I recall when I had my child, the nurse in the maternity unit was like a dream come true! I do believe that these days, there is a nursing shortage and that has made things much more difficult. The other day, my difficult child went to the ER, and there was a male nurse there that was VERY patient with my difficult child. Then again, I recall one time going with my husband and they were quick to misinterpret things and did not even given him something to vomit in, when I asked for one (so he had to throw up on the floor...and then of course...some poor soul had to clean that). Not sure...but I suspect years ago, it was very UNCOMMON to observe a nurse not on his or her best behavior. But, they are only human and if they are treated poorly, working too many hours, etc., it is likely to be reflected in their work. I think nurses instinctively know if they go to the hospital, they themselves better be "tough souls" or get someone to go with them. I don't know what the answers to all this is exactly...but generally, I think it stems from the fact that our country puts too much emphasis in the bottom line (money) and forgets about the needs of individuals and family.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 153518"] I just wanted to mention, because surely there might be a nurse or two reading this thread...that most nurses do an absolutely fine job and are to be commended. I recall when I had my child, the nurse in the maternity unit was like a dream come true! I do believe that these days, there is a nursing shortage and that has made things much more difficult. The other day, my difficult child went to the ER, and there was a male nurse there that was VERY patient with my difficult child. Then again, I recall one time going with my husband and they were quick to misinterpret things and did not even given him something to vomit in, when I asked for one (so he had to throw up on the floor...and then of course...some poor soul had to clean that). Not sure...but I suspect years ago, it was very UNCOMMON to observe a nurse not on his or her best behavior. But, they are only human and if they are treated poorly, working too many hours, etc., it is likely to be reflected in their work. I think nurses instinctively know if they go to the hospital, they themselves better be "tough souls" or get someone to go with them. I don't know what the answers to all this is exactly...but generally, I think it stems from the fact that our country puts too much emphasis in the bottom line (money) and forgets about the needs of individuals and family. [/QUOTE]
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