[BarryRX]

There is a group of health professionals that I believe are the most overworked and underpaid in the industry. From LPN's to RN's, to Certified Nurse Practitioners to Nurse Anesthesiologists, and every nursing specialty in between, these men and women are so overworked that many times they skip lunch breaks and bathroom breaks. When we are in pain in a strange hospital room in the middle of the night, they are our angels of mercy. They deal with us in our most embarrassing situations with kindness and patience. To so many nurses, their job is a calling, not just a paycheck. As a pharmacist, I have dealt with thousands of nurses over the years and find them all to be special. So....thank you!! You have been very much appreciated by me over the last 35 years.

[borjo]

What a wonderful expression of thanks, Barry. My mother, myself and my son thank you.

[asianthree]

What a great insight. Thank you to not only nurses but to all those who help with their day.

[bkcunningham1]

My husband played Santa for The Villages' Nurses Club Christmas Party this past Christmas. He joked about the difficult job of having nurses sit on his lap. But honestly, we heard some memorable stories and met some great people. Nurses, we salute you!!

[jpharmat]

Thank you !
Patricia Harmat R.N. (Psychiatric nurse)

[rubicon]

BarryRX: That is a sentiment that I have expressed time and time again over the years. Good nursing made the diference between a good and bad recovery. Nurses truy are angels of mercy

[Didiwinbob]

Thank you. I have been proud to say for the past 35years that I am a nurse. Will be moving to TV in two years and will continue my career hope there is a place for me in an area surgery department






Chris

[Barefoot]

Nurses are underpaid and overworked, IMHO. Most nurses display admirable compassion, skill and patience. I admire them greatly.

[Russ_Boston]

thanks my friend !

Russ, RN The Villages Regional.

Gee, thanks everyone & thanks, BarryRX, for the thread. Can't work anymore d/t disability so I really miss patient care. I have some good & bad memories but mostly good. I still have a handkerchief with tatted (like crochet) edging that a cute elderly woman patient gave me when I was just starting out as a nurse in the 70's. I'm sorry that nursing care isn't what it used to be in this world of technology & short-staffing but know that most all involved in your care are doing the darn best that they can. We love to help people in & out of the hospital.

Here's to everyone involved in patient care.

[schotzyb]

Just spent 23 days in the Villages Hospital. Heart attack while in dialysis. Mind is a total blank for the first 4-5 days. Got released today but have to do outpatient dialysis 3 times a week for a while. All the nurses from top of the chain to the bottom were simply "angels of mercy". My wife is one so I do have my own biased opinion.

[coralway]

Originally Posted by BarryRX

There is a group of health professionals that I believe are the most overworked and underpaid in the industry. From LPN's to RN's, to Certified Nurse Practitioners to Nurse Anesthesiologists, and every nursing specialty in between, these men and women are so overworked that many times they skip lunch breaks and bathroom breaks. When we are in pain in a strange hospital room in the middle of the night, they are our angels of mercy. They deal with us in our most embarrassing situations with kindness and patience. To so many nurses, their job is a calling, not just a paycheck. As a pharmacist, I have dealt with thousands of nurses over the years and find them all to be special. So....thank you!! You have been very much appreciated by me over the last 35 years.

EXCELLENT Post, Barry !!!!!!!!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by schotzyb

Just spent 23 days in the Villages Hospital. Heart attack while in dialysis. Mind is a total blank for the first 4-5 days. Got released today but have to do outpatient dialysis 3 times a week for a while. All the nurses from top of the chain to the bottom were simply "angels of mercy". My wife is one so I do have my own biased opinion.

So sorry to hear of your illness. If you need someone to pick up your dog and take him to the dogpark, please let us know. I'll send you a PM with our telephone number.

[frannieb]

How nice of you to say..I am a Canadian nurse (retired )and rent in TV for a couple of mos in the winter.
We don't expect such praise but it is very nice to hear. Thank you.

[Parker]

Well, what a pleasant surprise to find this post. As nurses, most of us do feel a calling to do what we do. So thanks isn't what we work for, but how wonderful it is to hear, and so appreciated. I'll have a little "lift" in my step on my next shift