This time was different. For the first week of my stay, there were no nurses aides. Those people who take the vitals, change the beds, bring ice, and help you to the restroom were conspicuously absent.
Thankfully, I had wonderful nurses. Although stretched thin, these folks really stepped up to the plate and got me through a major surgery. They juggled giving me potassium, calcium, antibiotics, and steroids like champs. All while having to do everything from starting yet another IV to emptying my trash!
I took the names of all the nurses who tended to me so that I can praise them to the skies on the survey that should be coming in the mail soon.
If you know a nurse, give him our her a hug today and tell them you appreciate them. They deserve it.
