Nurse: Hospital In-house Angels
Advice 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.
The Problems of Latex Allergy - You are probably going to experience this a lot as a nurse. You may develop rashes all over your hands caused by powders that are on the latex gloves that you use to perform treatments and other health care procedures. The problem of anaphylactic shock is a serious one that should be treated with caution.
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.
In order to avoid this, always request for powder-free gloves. If there’s no available powder-free gloves, powdered ones are available. After using them, dry your hands after thoroughly washing them.
Issues of Violence - Your being a nurse gives you a view into the heart of violence. Since all people in the hospital are busy, they are more likely to blow their top. Nurses working is remote areas are at risk from all fronts. Even nurses who work in mental health centers and emergency rooms can still be victims of emotional, psychological or physical violence.
The secret to safety is knowledge. Be familiar with your patients. Know who among them is capable of violent behavior. Also, be familiar with patients who have a history of alcoholism, drug addiction or dementia. By staying one step ahead you can be prepared for the worst.
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