A Pocket Book of Nurses Anecdotes
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NURSES CARING FOR
Doctor consultant, right hand and order bearer.
Patient advocate, teacher, therapist, caretaker.
Punching bag, mediator, and all there is to be.
We are crisis intervener, body examiner, decubitus preventer.
Always on drug alert, overseer in all affairs.
The all-seeing eyes in the medical world.
Guess who?
Yes! We are the nurses.
No wonder we are relied upon to care for
We stand to support the call of our patients.
Oft-times we neglect our basic personal needs.
Ulcers claim some of us stomach lining.
Urinary tract infections give some of us delight.
Many of us become relatives of Bigfoot;
With shoes worn to threads and soles.
Our osteoporosis is because of back strain
Being eager to help we neglect body mechanics.
We are the nurses caring for
Disaster strikes and we are there in full strides;
Some of us standing firm from our medical base.
Be it codes 99, Pink or Red, to outside tragedies like 9/11.
We go beyond the call of duty, standing to defend the call of the nation;
For the rewards we gain are beyond comprehension,
And there is unlimited satisfaction.
We are the nurses caring for
At times we fail to give recognition;
To our grossly dedicated personnels.
Those who toil to keep the units ahead;
In keeping up with JCAHO’s inspection
And with the hospitals measurement of success.
Some even come in when they are off duty;
Ensuring
Those monthly, yearly reports must stand the test.
We are the nurses caring for
In spite of the shortages we keep on toiling.
No matter the inadequacies that face us in caring.
We keep on striving to keep
So at times when we fall short, don’t rub us too hard.
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About the Book
Nursing is such a fulfilling delight, yet is plagued with stress and frustration mostly because of administrative, economic and political problems. This booklet highlights the fulfillment and joys in the field of nursing, yet also radically pinpoints some areas of needed change. Most issues are presented in poetic forms with a touch of humor to arouse interest as well as to stimulate the thoughts of the readers. Some articles feature the themes during nurses week which is usually celebrated May 6-12.
Some readers who are not in the medical field might not understand everything fully but will be able to follow and appreciate what is being presented. .
Some nurses may find it mere criticism and somewhat disturbing. Others might want to scoff at the author and wonder ’how daring’. Realistic nurses may welcome the ideas presented and agree, or smile, as the readings arouse the memories of their experiences.
About the Author
Ordelda Julmat, the youngest in her family spent most of her time growing up with her two brothers and was dubbed a “Tom Boy” during her childhood days. She was always adventurous, loves challenging things and seems to get bored easily, so is always seeking other areas to venture in. Her adventurous nature may have caused her to have the training and experience in three professions, teaching, social work and nursing.
She became enthralled with the field of nursing, especially realizing that it encompasses teaching and social work . This has helped her to grow in a well rounded individual giving her the experience in dealing with persons from all economic strata. She hates injustice and meanness especially among workers in leading positions.
At the beginning of her career in nursing, she had so many things she wanted to express, but had not much opportunity for doing so on the job. Meetings were short, rare and precise because of the nature of the job. There was not much time to hear about certain concerns as these just went along and became a part of the profession. She was also just brushed aside and maybe looked on as a ‘trouble maker’.
Writing therefore became her means of expression. Her writings contain a mixture of motivation, fulfillment, frustration and concerns. She yearns to see the necessary changes which will help to alleviate some of the stressful situations in the profession.