International Nurses' Day: Considering what's going on, this International Nurses' Day is especially important. I've always appreciated nurses, but they are pushing themselves beyond...

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Considering what's going on, this International Nurses' Day is especially important. I've always appreciated nurses, but they are pushing themselves beyond limits now.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

jerryc41 wrote:

Considering what's going on, this International Nurses' Day is especially important. I've always appreciated nurses, but they are pushing themselves beyond limits now.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

So be sure to thank an international nurse.
And while you're at it, thank a local nurse also.

pmorin Loc: Huntington Beach, Palm Springs

jerryc41 wrote:

Considering what's going on, this International Nurses' Day is especially important. I've always appreciated nurses, but they are pushing themselves beyond limits now.

When she was 41 my niece had to choose a new career. She decided on nursing and went to school to get her degrees and she is now an RN at a local hospital. She has nightmare stories to tell and I have told her that when this is all over we are going to host a special day for her. Pampering and fine dining are sure to happen.

dragoncello

jerryc41 wrote:

Considering what's going on, this International Nurses' Day is especially important. I've always appreciated nurses, but they are pushing themselves beyond limits now.

The date for the celebration of International Nurses' Day was presumably selected because it's Florence Nightingale's birthday. Yesterday was a landmark, her 200th--born April 12, 1820, in Florence Italy, source of her name.

crazycarol

Yesterday, our daughter was chosen as Nurse of the year at our local hospital/clinic. We are also fortunate to have only few cases of the virus in our county and 5 surrounding counties, maybe 20 total. Another daughter is a nurse in a nursing home, working 12 hour shifts 4 to 5 days a week.

ckescher

Congrats to your daughter. Nurse of the year is a big deal no matter when it is won, but especially in this climate! The award is one nominated by your peers,
which makes it that much sweeter.
I hope she stays safe.

crazycarol

ckescher wrote:

Congrats to your daughter. Nurse of the year is a big deal no matter when it is won, but especially in this climate! The award is one nominated by your peers,
which makes it that much sweeter.
I hope she stays safe.

Thank you!!

d2b2 Loc: Catonsville, Maryland, USA

For over 25 years, I dealt with hiring and retaining nurses in the US and overseas. There were miserable stories that I both witnessed and heard about. In no way could I imagine what they are experiencing now. I have always had respect for them, but nowhere near how immensely I feel about them today.

Bar Loc: da 'YouPee', eh!

Don't forget the CNA's and housekeepers, they are right at point zero, too

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

d2b2 wrote:

For over 25 years, I dealt with hiring and retaining nurses in the US and overseas. There were miserable stories that I both witnessed and heard about. In no way could I imagine what they are experiencing now. I have always had respect for them, but nowhere near how immensely I feel about them today.

Yes, nurses are on the front lines, constantly dealing with patients, while doctors make an occasional visit to patients. They do most of the work but get very little credit.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

jerryc41 wrote:

Yes, nurses are on the front lines, constantly dealing with patients, while doctors make an occasional visit to patients. They do most of the work but get very little credit.

I had a routine checkup at our physician yesterday. I wore a mask the entire time. At the entrance I was questioned and then my temperature was taken. Then I checked-in at a central desk so they didn't need as much staff. Only at the end, when the doctor suggested I wash my clothes, and then had the nurse {instead of a staff member} make my next appointment did I think that they still faced contagion several times a day for our benefit.

d2b2 Loc: Catonsville, Maryland, USA

jerryc41 wrote:

Yes, nurses are on the front lines, constantly dealing with patients, while doctors make an occasional visit to patients. They do most of the work but get very little credit.