The View, a TV
talk show, which claims to be a place five women from different points of view
together to discuss the headlines of the day since it began airing in 1997.
Recently, the show came under fire for criticizing and mocking a Miss America
contestant, Miss Colorado Kelley Johnson. Since everyone is familiar with the
segment and the ongoing outrage and backlash, I will not rehash it here.
However, I do want to extend my appreciation for the millions of nurses. To the
nurses who were a part of the happiest moment and the devastated moments of my
life. I don’t remember your names but you have left an impression on my heart
and memory.
To the nurse who sat by my side while I was in labor with my
daughter, Abby. The nurse who talked with us and helped pass the time as best
as possible. The nurse who guided my husband as we prepared for the stage to
bring our daughter into the world. And when the doctor was stitching me from
the episiotomy and didn’t listen when I said I could feel the needle, the nurse
who quietly gave me another dose of pain medication through my epidural. The
nurse who brought my newborn daughter to us and quietly shooed my mom out of
the room. The nurse who stood in the background as my husband and I marveled at
the new person in our lives and stayed with us until they took me to my recovery
room. It’s been almost four years since then and I still remember. Thank you
for the amazing job you did that day.
To the nurses who attended me while I was
in the hospital desperate to stay pregnant with Ziva and ultimately rushed into
an emergency C-section. To the nurse who held me as the anesthesiologist put in
the spinal block. The nurse who let me squeeze her arm even when I left nail
marks. The nurse who reassured me that she would not let me fall. To the nurse
who was at my bedside when I woke up in the surgical recovery room and made
sure I was as comfortable as possible. To the nurse who brought my daughter in
so I could hold her for the first and last time. To the nurse who would come in
and check my vitals. She always apologize for waking me up and she come in,
checked and was out as quickly as possible. To the nurse who I saw in my
aftercare. I was given an appointment I didn’t need but still took the time to
listen to my story, cried with me, prayed with me and even recommended a great
doctor.
To the nurse who sat with me in the ER exam room and made
sure I was comfortable. Many people don’t know this but on August 13th
of this year, I suffered a miscarriage which sent me to the ER. This nurse made
sure I was comfortable and warm because, of course, I had the exam room right
next to the ambulance door. The nurse who apologized for the wait and explained
what the doctor was waiting for before coming in with my results. The nurse who
turned down the lights so my husband and I could get as much sleep as we could
while we waited. The nurse who didn’t
hesitate when she saw that we were ready to go home, got my discharge papers
and sent us home with best wishes.
I’ve heard many good and bad stories about nurses. I’ve had
a few bad ones too. However, the great nurses are the ones which stand out in
my mind. I think I would have a hard time doing the job that they do. And for
the women on the The View to openly
mock a profession which they do not understand and will need throughout their
lives is just plain stupid. To the millions of nurses who work tirelessly every
day for patients and doctors who may or may not appreciate what you do, I say
thank you. I have seen what you do and I appreciate you. To me, you are the
hero of the medical field.
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