tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post4740148793474385523..comments2024-03-29T12:00:55.658+00:00Comments on Going Gently: Monday MorningJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-10802279018975039072012-02-27T21:57:29.161+00:002012-02-27T21:57:29.161+00:00I taught on a 'psych' ward for kids for tw...I taught on a 'psych' ward for kids for two years. We had to expect the worst behavior because these kids were not well. One day I was holding a 12 year old boy down on the floor until help arrived. Problem was that I failed to put him face down......it wasn't pretty! My face was full of spit. I learned a lesson that day. <br /><br />The Oscars where boring as usual, time for a change in format I'd say.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-16703457240920345762012-02-27T19:45:20.237+00:002012-02-27T19:45:20.237+00:00Very interesting John. Handling violent people is ...Very interesting John. Handling violent people is something I used to do a lot of, and the better you are at it the safer it is for everybody involved. I'm really surprised all medical staff don't get training, it's such a frontline profession.Titushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380213493011623153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-43605164565246324142012-02-27T19:44:09.050+00:002012-02-27T19:44:09.050+00:00Congrats on the weight loss, but don't be losi...Congrats on the weight loss, but don't be losing too much, now. You need some beef on those bones to better handle out-of-control patients.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-28343183467493067902012-02-27T16:57:02.724+00:002012-02-27T16:57:02.724+00:00I'm friends with a few nurses (all OR nurses, ...I'm friends with a few nurses (all OR nurses, though one has moved over to oncology), and they've mentioned how a rise in Bath Salts among those looking for a new high has made for more violence in the ER/A&E. :0(<br /><br />congrats on the continued weight loss!<br /><br />I'm glad Jean Dujardin got the Oscar. I didn't think Meryl would--not that she's not a brillant actress, but i thought the Academy would give it to Viola Davis.<br /><br />meganmegan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-10400334956746543142012-02-27T16:24:59.780+00:002012-02-27T16:24:59.780+00:00Here in the States we have a mandatory program cal...Here in the States we have a mandatory program called CPI which trains us to de-escalate situations. That said, I've had my glasses broken twice and multiple black eyes. No counting of bruises. 'the weakest link...' implies someone is going to get hurt if everyone isn't on top of their game. My worst beating? A 10 year old because of the time it took to get backup.<br />I still love being an ER nurse :-) I just don't let anyone get between me and the doorLinRNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09088139659551029424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-13432377274401190972012-02-27T16:24:45.927+00:002012-02-27T16:24:45.927+00:00I love how you follow your weight loss update with...I love how you follow your weight loss update with "On a "lighter" note...!<br />Good job by the way!<br />m.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049586061176648341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-68900115299473848432012-02-27T15:14:17.624+00:002012-02-27T15:14:17.624+00:00Congratulations on your weight loss, John. That is...Congratulations on your weight loss, John. That is great!<br /><br />And yes, there are a lot of jobs where everyone needs to be taught more to be able to do it safer.<br /><br />Have a great week!LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-31735632605245128262012-02-27T14:17:28.084+00:002012-02-27T14:17:28.084+00:00Agree.
Well done.
Agree.Agree.<br /><br />Well done.<br /><br />Agree.Nota Benehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969705852180234416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-7980240896448998022012-02-27T13:50:44.363+00:002012-02-27T13:50:44.363+00:00more training for our everyday nurses!more training for our everyday nurses!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-78418857510415198952012-02-27T13:25:53.421+00:002012-02-27T13:25:53.421+00:00I feel that nurses are the most under appreciated ...I feel that nurses are the most under appreciated work force, my son has to deal with the public in all kinds of situations at the same time answer important questions and try to stay calm and caring.<br />I don't know how he does it.<br />Of course loving the job helps despite the bad pay and conditions.<br />You nurses are worth your weight in gold.<br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-9916237418250883392012-02-27T12:53:16.372+00:002012-02-27T12:53:16.372+00:00Gosh, you're amazing. I hope if I ever go bers...Gosh, you're amazing. I hope if I ever go berserk it'll be wherever you're on duty! The suggestion that you give a course sounds like a very good one. <br /><br />Congratulations on continuing to do so well with the weight loss -- you're an inspiration...The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-55733727086124938762012-02-27T12:43:27.251+00:002012-02-27T12:43:27.251+00:00Congrats on the weight loss John. I wish I had y...Congrats on the weight loss John. I wish I had your willpower.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-37815634596790861372012-02-27T12:39:39.095+00:002012-02-27T12:39:39.095+00:00I have been at the ER on weekend nights and it is ...I have been at the ER on weekend nights and it is always busy and "interesting".Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-80137184234851242642012-02-27T12:27:11.255+00:002012-02-27T12:27:11.255+00:00Agreed on everyone should be trained to deal with ...Agreed on everyone should be trained to deal with violence in every dept. My best friend works in psychiatric dept at a hospital here in Ontario; I will have to ask him their policy where he is at on this point. <br /><br />Nice job on the weight loss; I think I should be getting back on the band wagon along with the battle with the carbs ... lolCindy@NorthofWiartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00262513991016475701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-91012600296828516072012-02-27T11:55:54.897+00:002012-02-27T11:55:54.897+00:00With a brother prone to violent outbursts since ea...With a brother prone to violent outbursts since early childhood, I unfortunately quickly got accustomed to dealing with that. It is important training for any nurse, I think. And you're so right about the need for a sense of humor.<br /><br />Congratulations on 1 stone 6 lbs! That's 20 pounds, isn't it? A whole lot of potatoes!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-11222696700011555282012-02-27T11:33:48.231+00:002012-02-27T11:33:48.231+00:00I have just been listening to a great audio book, ...I have just been listening to a great audio book, called Blood, sweat and tea, written by an Paramedic working in London (the book started off as a series of blog posts).<br />His experience of such behaviour is very enlightening and often humorous..Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-42702383614772406962012-02-27T11:23:41.230+00:002012-02-27T11:23:41.230+00:00Congrats on the weight loss and also congrats on k...Congrats on the weight loss and also congrats on knowing how to keep your cool when all around are in danger of losing theirs.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-54439900661179296262012-02-27T11:18:12.636+00:002012-02-27T11:18:12.636+00:00Given patient-violence has been increasing for som...Given patient-violence has been increasing for some years, I'm surprised general nurses don't always get systematic training on dealing with it. The lack of training can only add to the overall stress of the job. About time that was sorted out.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-24399450355331331812012-02-27T11:17:17.730+00:002012-02-27T11:17:17.730+00:00Well John, you don't do things by half, do you...Well John, you don't do things by half, do you?? <br />Bet you were glad to get back to the chooks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-21164001685445280302012-02-27T11:03:34.392+00:002012-02-27T11:03:34.392+00:00Perhaps you should set up your own training course...Perhaps you should set up your own training course to teach inexperienced nurses how to handle aggressive patients. For a small fee I'd be happy to role play a drunken yobbo on a Saturday night.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-50571514878190304782012-02-27T10:52:23.711+00:002012-02-27T10:52:23.711+00:00This job is just so challenging. I admire all thos...This job is just so challenging. I admire all those who can do it and having been on A&E on a Sat night when the drugged up, p***ed etc are brought in from their holiday fun I have seen how the wonderful staff deal with all that is thrown at them.I have nothing but admiration for all who deal with the physical challenges this can bring. Jaffa cakes what a great treat. WELL DONE JOHN.Cubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12925180435458519715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-58272991537300484462012-02-27T10:28:53.046+00:002012-02-27T10:28:53.046+00:00good point AL
I dont have to cope with this sort o...good point AL<br />I dont have to cope with this sort of thing daily.... I am luckyJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-41166856611050735602012-02-27T10:27:54.500+00:002012-02-27T10:27:54.500+00:00Jean
In this case the patient was hypoxic , so th...Jean <br />In this case the patient was hypoxic , so the agression could not be blamed on anything but lack of oxygen....<br /><br />on that level, nurses HAVE to deal with the violence.. its just a fact of lifeJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-34120044276934134272012-02-27T10:27:00.757+00:002012-02-27T10:27:00.757+00:00In my experience of mental health work places it d...In my experience of mental health work places it does grind you down. Good coping strategies help.<br />But every now and then you have to go and move to a small village and...Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625543235578144620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-89020561859141710042012-02-27T10:24:21.941+00:002012-02-27T10:24:21.941+00:00Our nurses deserve a medal for dealing with people...Our nurses deserve a medal for dealing with people like that. I almost feel ashamed to be British when you see what's turning up in A&E on weekend nights.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.com