tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post687786680936936171..comments2023-06-14T03:36:55.988-07:00Comments on Head Nurse: So I have this patient.Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520599099436383317noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-25017911330615092742015-08-21T13:42:01.715-07:002015-08-21T13:42:01.715-07:00I have a friend, 36 years old, 2 kids, with stage ...I have a friend, 36 years old, 2 kids, with stage 4 pancreatic cansuh. We all just live for today, in the now, cuz it's all we got and, right now,it's ok there.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-5013618122420922162015-08-10T07:40:13.616-07:002015-08-10T07:40:13.616-07:00Well, shit.
Sarcomas suck because they are slow t...Well, shit.<br /><br />Sarcomas suck because they are slow to be investigated; or in my case, misidentified by a small-town pathologist.<br /><br />On Wednesday, I'll be driving 400 miles for my 4th year surveillance checkup.<br /><br />Vocabulary word for the day: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberansJust My 2¢https://www.blogger.com/profile/01870976662057532723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-66889293221141415702015-08-08T11:51:14.804-07:002015-08-08T11:51:14.804-07:00I...got nothing. I am so, so sorry. I...got nothing. I am so, so sorry. Penny Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13154829540938334107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-25286667420654015702015-08-05T17:58:19.955-07:002015-08-05T17:58:19.955-07:00Honesty combined with kindness is the best a medic...Honesty combined with kindness is the best a medical professional can offer. I speak from experience as a patient.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-78959609706397403082015-08-05T12:34:20.611-07:002015-08-05T12:34:20.611-07:00I feel sorrow for this mother as I am also a mothe...I feel sorrow for this mother as I am also a mother of four boys; leaving my children early is one of my biggest fears as a mother. I couldn't imagine the emotion turmoil she goes through in her own mind. If I was in her 'shoes' I would be so fortunate to have you as my nurse. You are great and no doubt make a huge difference in what little bit of life she may have left. Tracy Timmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17927908291214994316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-53645447113015861552015-08-05T08:27:52.549-07:002015-08-05T08:27:52.549-07:00I am glad she has you.I am glad she has you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-49504443118091023052015-08-05T05:39:43.147-07:002015-08-05T05:39:43.147-07:00What salsabike said. Being there with something t...What salsabike said. Being there with something that recognises her as herself and not a patient is a big, big bonus and really important. Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02432522604607210225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-60825544171819516202015-08-04T19:33:58.464-07:002015-08-04T19:33:58.464-07:00I understand the age thing. I sit in the ED scann...I understand the age thing. I sit in the ED scanning the tracker to see how many patients are younger than me and how many are older. It is disturbing to see someone younger in with chest pain or a stroke, but some people just draw the short straws. Life is funny that way, or maybe just cruel that way.<br /><br />Sorry to read about your friend!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-77560157225606204022015-08-04T17:34:41.780-07:002015-08-04T17:34:41.780-07:00You are doing exactly what you can do - making lif...You are doing exactly what you can do - making life keep going in the ways it can occur in a hospital room. You know the picture is going to deteriorate rapidly..making the hospital room her 'safe place' for at least part of the time is a gift - gives her some space and energy to sort out what is happening to her. <br />and well, fuck...that sums it up. <br /><br />she - and you - are in my prayers. once it is over, refer her family to whatever local hospice does good grief work with kids..<br /><br />clairesmumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-74686037824018607072015-08-04T12:02:13.337-07:002015-08-04T12:02:13.337-07:00Jesus, that's horrible. At least when I was wo...Jesus, that's horrible. At least when I was working hospice, it was 99% very old men who'd lived long full lives. I'm glad she at least has you to be there for her with drag queen and baby otter videos. Jameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09413236505160839063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-32188614094970641012015-08-04T09:29:16.062-07:002015-08-04T09:29:16.062-07:00So sad. Offering her comfort and peace as a nurse ...So sad. Offering her comfort and peace as a nurse and a friend is all you can do except pray. Back Porch Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12367039860951504616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-82304018523947051392015-08-04T07:38:19.434-07:002015-08-04T07:38:19.434-07:00Jennifer Thorson: My thoughts exactly.Jennifer Thorson: My thoughts exactly.Jen ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/08412978750601110420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-56106649819724091002015-08-04T05:38:16.130-07:002015-08-04T05:38:16.130-07:00“… for that is what redeems us, that is what makes...“… for that is what redeems us, that is what makes our pain and sorrow bearable—this giving of love to others, this sharing of the heart.”<br /> <br /> –Alexander McCall Smith <br /> In the Company of Cheerful Ladies<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-65685357036641158142015-08-04T05:12:03.175-07:002015-08-04T05:12:03.175-07:00I have no problems.I have no problems.JENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357044911025475893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-32048611530745149292015-08-03T22:21:03.984-07:002015-08-03T22:21:03.984-07:00Hugs for you and your friend ~
Can-suh sux.Hugs for you and your friend ~<br /><br />Can-suh sux.bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14353836074794786357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-11643997058795624252015-08-03T21:54:18.094-07:002015-08-03T21:54:18.094-07:00All of those things that you are doing---they'...All of those things that you are doing---they're what you have (in addition to what you do professionally); they're ALL you have. They're what we all have when the big things go to shit---the little things that you can control. Bless you for doing them. They don't change the outcome but they damn well change the journey for her, in a better way. So thank you.<br />salsabikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03066554449905332261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-82860026723217042172015-08-03T21:24:07.170-07:002015-08-03T21:24:07.170-07:00Well, fuck.Well, fuck.Jennifer Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04999871200590569742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-68024361297649831642015-08-03T20:59:54.691-07:002015-08-03T20:59:54.691-07:00I hope you never leave nursing, you are great! I hope you never leave nursing, you are great! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-6858353800252814422015-08-03T20:12:04.311-07:002015-08-03T20:12:04.311-07:00I'm sorry. Really, really sorry.
And you are e...I'm sorry. Really, really sorry.<br />And you are exactly what she needs right now. Keep that in mind. Tell her she's got the good wishes of a lot of people she doesn't know.Dr. Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04776830530694403715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-54378786332244663342015-08-03T19:14:17.369-07:002015-08-03T19:14:17.369-07:00Coming to work and being you is the reason why. Be...Coming to work and being you is the reason why. Because there will be another, no matter what they do.<br /><br />And it's sad, but who else will be there for them, if not you?<br /><br />If you don't do what you do, who will?<br /><br />That's how I go to work. I feel for you.RehabRNhttp://rehabrn.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-19405714402893382552015-08-03T19:06:45.372-07:002015-08-03T19:06:45.372-07:00no words, just sorrow
no words, just sorrow<br />Silliyakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12357513229346986960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-20719515153436695962015-08-03T18:32:25.515-07:002015-08-03T18:32:25.515-07:00Wow. That just sucks.Wow. That just sucks.IMQTPIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01099600708238895296noreply@blogger.com