Application Module 4						Lori Lindsey-Clarkston, RN
									July 16, 2011

I am Your Nurse

Knock, knock, hello, it’s the nurse…
Hey!  You in that bed
What are you feeling today?
No not how…what?
Yes I care
You are surprised?
No one…not one person?
Where is your family?
Working?  On a Saturday?
Is there anything that you need?
Do you want me to stay with you?
Of course, that’s all I have today, is time…
No…there isn’t anyone else I have to see today.
Why would I be afraid to touch you?
That is what a nurse does, patient care laying their hands on patients, everyday.
Get your disease…no…if I thought I was going to pass on germs that would make you ill yes I would wear gloves, you cannot “give” me your illness by me simply touching you…
No one else touches you?  Not even your doctor?
I am sorry that you haven’t had anyone just sit with you and hold your hand…
You are important to me, without you I wouldn’t have a job.
Why did I want to be a nurse?
To take care of people, to make a difference in someone’s life…
Everyday…if that is possible
I get frustrated sometimes that I feel I am not making that little bit of difference…
Oh yes… I stay busy everyday…
Yes I have a family.
They know how much I love my job.…
No, I have no place to be…are you sure you don’t need anything?
I won’t be back until Monday, yes that’s right today is Saturday…
You have my number in your book call if you need anything day or night…anytime.
Of course, yes, I will be able to be here with you on Wednesday, we can do anything you want , or nothing at all, this is your time, no I don’t mind at all, it’s what I enjoy, it’s what I am…
I am your nurse.