- I used to have patients come into triage and need medication because they were nauseated, yet they were eating or sitting up talking away or acting pleasant. Well with my hyperemesis I have learned that yes you can be nauseated and still be pleasant, after you live with it long enough you learn to tough it out and deal with it.
- I learned that when someone says they are going to bottle feed because "they couldn't breast feed their first child... BELIEVE them...
- People truly can have a "low supply"
- Babys can have trouble latching even months after birth
- No matter how bad a patient may WANT to breast feed it just may not be possible
(All this and only 2 months in, I'm sure I will learn soooo much more that will help me be a better nurse to my patients)
2 comments:
You're going to be such a good Mommy!! You're a fabulous nurse and such a GREAT person! There is no book to guide us in being the perfect parent, we learn as we go!
The most important thing you can do as a mom is to show your children lots of love and to be there for them to teach and guide them. I think as moms we find ourselves feeling guilty about a lot of things, but that is unnecessary. We just do the best we can.
As for being a nurse, I agree being a patient definately shows you a different perspective that can increase your understanding and caring. Its not always easy to do, but its so important to try to have empathy. Great post. You're doing a great job, mom!
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