Loved the title! This article had me from title to end. A true experience of the home care nurse. Great job at presenting the uncomfortable position the nurse is placed in, the assessment skills necessary and the importance of diplomacy. Another wonderful article.
Thank you Sandy so much…..I am GLAD that the story had you from beginning to end. As a newbie to this whole writing thing…..that is what it’s supposed to do….and since it was a true event….I wanted it to be as realistic as possible because Home Care Nurses do face some very unusual experiences!
Than you JD Cameron! It was super tough as far as a nurse goes but to think of that poor little woman living that way……but it did have a happy ending & that was the best part!
Great article and so pleased that the nurse was brave enough to confront the situation. Thanks to all nurses for giving of themselves to this wonderful care. Blessings to all of you for you love and patience in such situations.
No matter if it’s a Home Care Nurse or any other kind of nurse we all in our careers face multiple tasks that are extremely wonderful or unpleasant. If you want to be a GREAT nurse you NEVER go into it for the money ….you go into it for the love of people…..just as they are and just as they are in the circumstances they find themselves in……thank you so much for recognizing this in your comment!
Absolutely 100% accurate, love it! Linda did it again. As a Home Care Nurse this depiction is so true of many patients and the impact we make does make a difference. Love this profession due to vast differences we make in every patient we come in contact with on a daily basis.
Since I do know you my friend and know that you have been a Home Care Nurse for a long time I take this as an extreme compliment!!!!!! You were one who helped me learn in this field and taught me different approaches that were well outside of my “outta the hospital experience.” Thank you for the work you have done in changing people’s lives right where they live and to the many others who helped me be a better nurse!!!!!!
Difficult situations present themselves occassionally. Home care nurses get first hand information of underlying health issues. This article is a great example!
Thank you Tammy…..you are 100% right. Home care nurses do get to see what we sometimes wonder about our patients…..”what is their home life like???” Can’t get more “up close and personal” then that…and again this is not the norm but more norm then most people expect!
You are right Cindy…..although in dealing with this situation I do not think it was deliberate…..but the son just needed a wake up call…….thank you for your comment because I have seen way too much of what you are talking about!!!
Very well written! My best friend is involved in home healthcare and has had similar experiences. My utmost respect goes to those of you who do this very important and often difficult career.
Thanks Beth…..Yes the Home Health Care nurses do many times go without notice and their situations at times can be very unusual…..but it is those cases that it is wonderful that nurses step in to help.
Thank goodness you were there. You handled what could have been a really bad situation very professionally and Im so glad you got tnrough to her son. After having home health care for my mother I came to realize just how important they are and unfortunately how so much of their work go unnoticed. Thanks for sharing your story.
I am so glad you stressed that Home Care nurses need to have experience. They also need to have imagination, intelligence, and patience all of which you made perfectly clear. Because the nurse has to be able to think on his or her feet it is extremely important to have someone with the real biggie common sense!
Appreciate your comments Jane. You are so right about each aspect you gave…this group of nurses must have all and remain calm in uncomfortable situations. Like I said….most Home Care situations are without surprises but then you do get the “what the heck” ones…..thanks so much!!!
Great article! Makes you realize that a nurse never knows when they leave for work what kind of situation they might find themselves in. This one was handled well with diplomacy and patient advocacy, traits all nurses can use in any setting to benefit our patients. Glad to know this patient is in a much healthier environment due to your intervention.
Loved this one! What a difference home care nurses can make. Bless this little gals heart <3 So glad you were able to make a difference in both the son and the mother's life. Sometimes all that is needed is a loving heart and a line drawn in the….ehem sand. 😉
Thanks Darrell…….we have two….and even a few more would be okay as long as your were able to care for them properly. This little lady’s son, although healthy enough to, did NOT care for them and they pretty much “owned” the house. Was thankful I was able to intervene for her.
wonderful article. the more of your stories i read the more it becomes obvious that nursing can be a story out of Indiana Jones, always an adventure. looking foward to your next article.
Loved the title! This article had me from title to end. A true experience of the home care nurse. Great job at presenting the uncomfortable position the nurse is placed in, the assessment skills necessary and the importance of diplomacy. Another wonderful article.
Thank you Sandy so much…..I am GLAD that the story had you from beginning to end. As a newbie to this whole writing thing…..that is what it’s supposed to do….and since it was a true event….I wanted it to be as realistic as possible because Home Care Nurses do face some very unusual experiences!
Great article. The tough situation was taken care of and
done nicely. It really drew the son’s attention to the matter
Than you JD Cameron! It was super tough as far as a nurse goes but to think of that poor little woman living that way……but it did have a happy ending & that was the best part!
Great article and so pleased that the nurse was brave enough to confront the situation. Thanks to all nurses for giving of themselves to this wonderful care. Blessings to all of you for you love and patience in such situations.
No matter if it’s a Home Care Nurse or any other kind of nurse we all in our careers face multiple tasks that are extremely wonderful or unpleasant. If you want to be a GREAT nurse you NEVER go into it for the money ….you go into it for the love of people…..just as they are and just as they are in the circumstances they find themselves in……thank you so much for recognizing this in your comment!
Absolutely 100% accurate, love it! Linda did it again. As a Home Care Nurse this depiction is so true of many patients and the impact we make does make a difference. Love this profession due to vast differences we make in every patient we come in contact with on a daily basis.
Since I do know you my friend and know that you have been a Home Care Nurse for a long time I take this as an extreme compliment!!!!!! You were one who helped me learn in this field and taught me different approaches that were well outside of my “outta the hospital experience.” Thank you for the work you have done in changing people’s lives right where they live and to the many others who helped me be a better nurse!!!!!!
Difficult situations present themselves occassionally. Home care nurses get first hand information of underlying health issues. This article is a great example!
Thank you Tammy…..you are 100% right. Home care nurses do get to see what we sometimes wonder about our patients…..”what is their home life like???” Can’t get more “up close and personal” then that…and again this is not the norm but more norm then most people expect!
You are right Cindy…..although in dealing with this situation I do not think it was deliberate…..but the son just needed a wake up call…….thank you for your comment because I have seen way too much of what you are talking about!!!
Very well written! My best friend is involved in home healthcare and has had similar experiences. My utmost respect goes to those of you who do this very important and often difficult career.
Thanks Beth…..Yes the Home Health Care nurses do many times go without notice and their situations at times can be very unusual…..but it is those cases that it is wonderful that nurses step in to help.
Thank you Beth for your comments!!! Home Health Care can be “different” but the rewards are many!!!
Thank goodness you were there. You handled what could have been a really bad situation very professionally and Im so glad you got tnrough to her son. After having home health care for my mother I came to realize just how important they are and unfortunately how so much of their work go unnoticed. Thanks for sharing your story.
Thank you Mary Jo: It was a bad situation & one I will never forget!!!
I am so glad you stressed that Home Care nurses need to have experience. They also need to have imagination, intelligence, and patience all of which you made perfectly clear. Because the nurse has to be able to think on his or her feet it is extremely important to have someone with the real biggie common sense!
Thanks for another lovely article. Keep it up!
Appreciate your comments Jane. You are so right about each aspect you gave…this group of nurses must have all and remain calm in uncomfortable situations. Like I said….most Home Care situations are without surprises but then you do get the “what the heck” ones…..thanks so much!!!
Great article! Makes you realize that a nurse never knows when they leave for work what kind of situation they might find themselves in. This one was handled well with diplomacy and patient advocacy, traits all nurses can use in any setting to benefit our patients. Glad to know this patient is in a much healthier environment due to your intervention.
Loved this one! What a difference home care nurses can make. Bless this little gals heart <3 So glad you were able to make a difference in both the son and the mother's life. Sometimes all that is needed is a loving heart and a line drawn in the….ehem sand. 😉
Thank you so much….one case I will remember for the rest of my days but one that I feel I made a difference.
AMEN & AMEN. However for every case like the one I lived and described, there are 20 that are “normal!” Thanks for your comments Vickie!!!
Great article.. I had a cat once but far prefer canines.. Too many cats is unhealthy, glad you intervened here.
Thanks Darrell…….we have two….and even a few more would be okay as long as your were able to care for them properly. This little lady’s son, although healthy enough to, did NOT care for them and they pretty much “owned” the house. Was thankful I was able to intervene for her.
wonderful article. the more of your stories i read the more it becomes obvious that nursing can be a story out of Indiana Jones, always an adventure. looking foward to your next article.