My new job is working out really well and it was not as bad as I thought, moving from a job I have been with for 16 years onto new ground.
I still miss the old team, but slowly very slowly I am beginning to feel like another.
I will admit that I was not prepared for the feelings I would have....
Oncology is so different to palliative care......so very different....so many emotions and tears and anger...
People will do anything to gain more time...and why shouldn't they ?
You cant put a price of life...
Time and time again people amaze me with their strength...and as I place my hand on their shoulder in their time of grief... I only hope that they can pass some onto me...
I sure need it....
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Glad it is working out well for you. It must be a tough job, but from experience I know that good, caring nurses do make all the difference. Even if the end result is inevitable and you feel powerless at times, you are still making a huge difference to these people.
I am wondering at what point the families move (emotionally) from oncology to palliative. Right now it is an unimaginable line to me.
Change is always difficult. I am sure you know that it takes a special person to work in your field and the patients and families do draw strength from your knowledge and kindness.
Sounds tough. But I'm sure they appreciate everything you do for them.
It's amazing how much just that touch on their shoulder can mean to them, how much just your ear to hear their troubles, their hopes, their reasons for living can mean so much too...
sometimes just the presence of a caring nurse does as much as the medicine...
kudos to you!
CRC...Thanks for saying that we make a difference. I sure try too although some days I wonder to just how much.
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Glad you like your new job. On another note, that's your hairy arm in the photo, is it?
OHN...Great question.Most people just know and move on when they are ready, some are never ready and that is really hard to watch..xox
Sid...Thank you...I think I have worked through it today x
TZ...from one nurse to another you are so right....
Tell M I need her Nursey imput as well...LOL..
I spoke to another nurse today and she gave me the best advice...Care without caring...sounds harsh but is so true....dont you think ?..
DF>>>only you would think if that LMAO....
Your a Classic...I have no hair on my arm...I'm Scottish...we dont do hair...
Um was that too much information ?
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that is good to hear.. im considering leaving my current job of 14 years and i am of mixed thoughts on it..
I'm so proud of you for switching jobs... and a bit envious:) It's so easy to stay put, even when you know it's not going anywhere, because it's comfortable and what you know. Good for you for taking on the challenge, succeeding at it and now beginning to find your nitch. xxoo
Just wanted to say how profound I found your blog header.
happy i found your blog. good luck with your new job...sounds like you are already shining brightly and making those around you feel a little better.
cheers.
Slyde...Like I always say...Feel the fear ...but do it anyway...
Kenady...Thanks so much for your comment...it does get better ever day....
I know one day I will look back and go...I did the best I could at the time...
xoxo
Jackal...Hey thanks for dropping by...I love comments from new readers...
Have a great day .
Thanks Paul and welcome...
A really good nurse is always going to fit in and be valuable whereever they are. I'm sure you are a blessing to the patients you deal with.
It takes such a special person to give of their skills and their heart as you do. You have all of my respect!!
I had something really pithy to say and then I read Daddy Forever's comment and I'm laughing too hard to remember. Bad Daddy!!
LMAO @ Jenny...I know..his quite the classic funny man around here....xoxo
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