Posted by ace on December 25, 2007, at 22:06:12
In reply to Re: Silly Doctors!/Ace » ace, posted by Phillipa on December 25, 2007, at 14:05:15
> Ace I do agree with stargazer reguarding not all but a lot of nurses in the US.
I feel I may have been misconstrued. I am not thinking in a black and white fashion here- even though I may have came across that way. Some nurses are great, I just feel a high % lack in certain qualities inherent in a 'good' nurse. Doctors, nurses, plumbers, bus drivers etc etc - we are all human- and I think we all have equal potential for the most part. I think too many people see psychiatrists as Gods- they are only flesh and bone!
Here I go, babbling again!!
Seems nursing used to be for the caring kind and money was secondary. Funny when nursing didn't really care the salary being realistic. I floated from every floor in in a hospital even did one Christmas Eve in labor and Delivery with mag sulfate drip. What I've seen is the oldies but goodies delivery the best of care. Although not nursing anymore my favorite board is meds as I do increase my education for me. And this in turn gives me the ability to suggest to a neighbor or family member always remembering to tell them to ask their doc. Thing I don't especially like is that nursing assistants do the work of the RN now cathetherizations, pulling IV lines, filling feeding tubes adusting the flow rates. And it's amazing how some do blood pressures. I also do not like the automatic ones as they more often than not are not acurate. I real old fashined cuff and stesescope is best as you acturally hear the blood pressure.I agree with all you do state here. This era not just in terms of professions, etc, in my opinion, is very much a 'plastic' one. From TV's to cars to the very proffessions we are talking about here- I feel there lacks a ceratin 'soul', as opposed to say, 50-60 years ago. I think quick fixes are soughted out too often. A lot of self-help rubbish. And exactly what yourself, Stargazer and myself have spoken of- the tendency of nurses (and many many many professions) to have recruits with all the wrong motivations. The whole society is becoming so decadent. This decadence permeates into many youngsters causing all sorts of ill effects. When I was 10 years old you would never here the 'F' word on TV. Now, as early as 1o pm, you here it all the time on commercial TV in Australia- and those silly pornograghic adds where they show some 'flesh'....give me a break! Pornography is a huge menance to society.
I babble on even more here. Would a doctor say, "Young Ace, you seem to have 'loosening of associations', we must help you!"??!!!
Ace I know you will be a wonderful doc.
Well I do feel I have the correct motivations. When it comes to dealing with human beings in such a way, The MD must really stay clear, focused and aware of his/her own life and underlying motivations. You know I will be your pdoc Phillipa!
But what your friend the older doc says is true one I worked with used carbon monoxide and that was it. Also I love psych patients and talking with them how else will you know what is in their minds?True. But I get a strong feeling that you certainly are not the type of person to crave a sense of power over others. You are a nice person! Gentle conversations are good. In a very real way, I feel we are ALL as 'screwed up' as each other, and we ALL are doctors and patients to each other....
Observation is important too but talking is the most important in my opinion.But the former must be born of the latter. And the latter, opinion, must be based on thourough observation, free off many pre-concieved judgements.
I hope I don't sound like a snob or smarty pants here!!! If I do, tell me so!!
Well I guess your Christmas is over hope it was a good one and you'll be back to share. My Ace The NARDIL Champ!!!!!!!!!!PhillipaCheers Phillipa!!! It was great! Finally I have had some time of study. That's why I am not here so much- I have such a huge workload, even during my semester break.
But truly hope you had a great one day....and have a brilliant new years!!!!!!
Take good care and keep a smile high!!
Ace!
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