Wow
@ChrissyW fantastic results ! Well done to everyone
cake is definitely deserved !
A very interesting question re professional persona
- @ ahipgma how would you describe yourself as a nurse?
I'm very professional ( rules is rules!)
.. not a doctors handmaiden but will be kind and helpful. I support good research based practice- not afraid to challenge and innovate - can't stand bullying behaviour or discrimination. I will empower and encourage. I will sit with you in silence. I will educate . I will listen to the words you don't say. I will hug you if you want but if you prefer safety and common sense then I'm the nurse for you! I will always wash my hands...
Available for work early next year ... Top salary required and daily posh coffee please. Oh! And can I wear a linen and silk uniform? And really comfy shoes?.. And if you happen to throw in frequent holidays and weekends away then all offers considered
On a totally different note... My scar has developed a shooting nerve type pain along the length of it overnight, I'm guessing my electricity is being rewired! I had a nice quiet day yesterday after a busy few days and think perhaps all the tissue is settling down and reconnecting.?
What's everyone up to this weekend?
I've decided not to go away as the weather is still pants so I'm going to online shop to look for a comfy reclining chair in preparation for hip NO2 - the sofa and chair in my lounge are too low and soft ( I made a poor choice last year and bought a new suite that just isn't right!) I'm a really rubbish shopper !!! I'm kind of thinking I get me a chair so I can be included with the rest of the family instead of isolated in my nest - although to be fair When I'm ill or injured I do tend to want to curl up on my own and lick my wounds (metaphorically )and sleep it all away- it works for me .
One thing I Will be mindful of next time is to continue with the strong painkillers longer - I do think I stopped them too soon on reflection- obviously I'll be led by whatever I feel at the time.
I might also do 'the packing for the hospital bag shop 'buying those little things that are necessary for your hospital stay and recovery.( alcohol gel-soap-a new photograph of my family in a frame-bags of wrapped sweets -
New nighties - etc) here's a thing I remember -in the ?90s research showed that nurses and passing physios et c spoke to and visited patients on the ward who had a picture of themselves as a young person or a picture of their families On the bedside locker , in addition to a bowl of sweets that staff could help themselves to. Read into that what you will !
Well it's coffee o'clock for me now so I will say Happy Friday Hipsisters and hope you all have a fabulous Friday
Much love and respect
Laters xx