Nurse: Hospital In-house Angels
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008Advice For Nurses
Being a nurse takes dedication and perseverance. It’s not the most glamorous of duties and may be demanding but at the same time it can be one of the most rewarding of careers because you get to see your patients recovering from serious ailments under your care while you make sure their safety and treatment are being taken care of.
Nursing as a job needs the true dedication of its practitioners. There are many things that could deter a new nurse from the job. Things like latex allergies or the violence in the environment could be factors.
Problems on Latex Allergy - This is one of the most common problems that you may encounter as a nurse. You may develop rashes all over your hands. The rashes are caused by powders that are on the latex gloves that you use to perform treatments and other health care procedures. Sometimes, you do not just get rashes but also experience an anaphylactic shock.
There are cotton liners or synthetic gloves that you can buy to replace a powdered pair of gloves. However, using this is only appropriate if you need to wet your hands while working.
Always request for powder-free gloves if you don’t want this problem recurring. You may still use the powdered one if there are no available powder-free gloves. Just be sure to dry your hands after washing them.
Violence in the Environment - Being a nurse does not keep you away from violence, especially in the workplace. Since all people in the hospital are busy, their temperaments also become shorter. If you are a nurse who works in a remote area, your location alone makes you susceptible to assault. Even nurses who work in mental health centers and emergency rooms are highly vulnerable to danger, be it emotional, psychological or physical.
The secret to a problem like this is familiarity. Get to know your patients more than you think you should. Learn about their history, especially those who are known to have violent behavior. Also, be familiar with patients who have a history of alcoholism, drug addiction or dementia. This way, you will be able to guard yourself from harm.
