This weekend I spent some time visiting a friend in the hospital. Whenever a nurse or doctor would need to be in the room, I would excuse myself and go find a quiet place to sit, relax or read my kindle2.
I also tried to complete my weight shifts (tilting my chair at a 45° angle, in order to relieve pressure from my bottom) during these times. The funny thing was... I had two sets of nurses come over to check on me while I was Reclined and asked me if I was all right. Then I had two total strangers walk over and ask the same thing.... I really didn't think I was looking that bad. I knew I should've shaved before going to the hospital.
I'm not complaining, I really appreciate the fact that the individuals were concerned. But I think nursing professionals could have been a little better trained and understood what a weight shift was (I asked, they had no clue). It could be a disability awareness seminar or opportunity for diversity training. The whole thing made me chuckle and thankfully they did not admit me to the ward.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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I guess like all of us nurses can't know about everything even in their profession. Nice that people checked and didn't just walk on by.
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