So, yesterday was my 7th day working (now don't feel sorry for me, it was my choice). Many weeks end with me just being tired of all the whining and complaining. I mean, I just don't want to hear it anymore. I understand these people are hurting, don't feel well and are tired, but come on! They act like I'm there to torture them (how do I know this, they tell me!). I really appreciate the people who try their hardest to get better. There are those who say they're trying, but I am at the point when I can usually tell when someone is just saying it or really doing it.
Back to yesterday...I have a student, in her last clinical before graduating, with me for a few weeks. I put her in charge of treating the patients and I was just going to watch and help her if she needed it. We went into the room of a very demanding patient who also turned out to be quite rude to my student. Before I knew what I was saying, I was sharply telling the patient, "Enough!" I proceeded to tell her that she was being rude and inappropriate. I am not one for confrontation so I was shocked that I had just snapped! I didn't yell at her, but was really quite firm and wouldn't allow her remarks that I was being inappropriate keep me from setting her straight that we were just there to help her. She was pleasant enough after that.
I guess I can also add that I had a patient fall this week as well. When this happens I feel awful and wonder if I am any good at my job. While the fall was not my fault, I still felt horrible. The patient was using a knee platform (that was attached to the walker) to maintain non-weight bearing on one leg. The platform broke when too much weight was put on it causing the patient to fall (with me helping to lower them to the floor so it was a hard fall). Later I found out that this patient had mentioned to Risk Management that they might be retaining a lawyer about this incident. Yikes! Needless to say, I didn't work with this patient again.
Today, everything seems so much better. I got plenty of sleep, I didn't have to go to work and I get to eat at Cafe Rio. What a great start to my week off! Hope everyone else is having a great week too.
3 comments:
Cafe' Rio? Can't beat that kind of yummy! As for the snotty patient..good for you! Somebody had to do it.
Sometimes people just need a little reminding that they are not the ONLY people on this planet! Way to grow a set! You're awesome - enjoy your week off! OOOOHHHH, Cafe Rio! My mouth is watering...that's just mean! Just kidding - I love you!
So, to show the patient you meant business you made them fall? Wow, I didn't realize it was that bad. Oh wait, you said a "different" patient...rigghhhhttt. Hope you have a good week off. Sorry you can't come to see Ty play.
Zack
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