Call me ignorant because before this I never knew there is such a day called the 'Nurses Day'. The first time I heard about it was when a friend of mine told her story about the clothes she was wearing that day and associate it with 'Nurses Day'. However I didn't gave it much attention. What is it about the 'Nurses Day' that make so special I don't know then.
It is different this year. I found out what this day really means to someone, everyone in the hospital is celebrating it. Almost all department I went into have some kind of festival in it, in one department a doctor gave all the staff nurses present just to celebrate them....how generous of her. I only can wish them.I never knew how much the nurses really value the day until today.
I like to dedicate the poem underneath to all the nurses. Happy Nurses Day. (p/s: this poem was written by nurse for nurse just read it to understand the sacrifice they've made.)
I’m Sorry In Advance
I’m sorry in advance
Your bed’s not made today
But I have a patient here
Whose chest pain won’t go away
I’m sorry in advance
You’re not happy with your meal
Dietary does try hard sir,
To give it some appeal
I’m sorry in advance
Your morning pills are late
I’ve a patient climbing out of bed
That I must try to sedate
I’m sorry in advance
Your mattress isn’t soft
We do need some new beds ma’am
But these things do cost a lot.
I’m sorry in advance
I didn’t get to comb your mother’s hair
I’ve a patient with emphysema
She’s scared, she can’t get air
I’m sorry in advance
Your fathers still in pain
I’m trying to reach his doctor
I’ll have to try again
I’m sorry in advance
Your dressings aren’t yet done
But a patient has just passed away,
I offered solace to his son,
I’m sorry in advance
I’m not cheery as a bird
I’ve worked 12 hours, my feet ache
I asked for help, but no one heard
I’m sorry in advance
I’ve only two hands and two feet
I’m trying to care for you, patient
Your needs, I want to meet
My 12 hours now are 16,
No replacement could be found
My aching feet they cry out
My head begins to pound
I’m sorry in advance
I cannot meet your gaze
My eyes are filled with tears
Your face is just a haze
If I could sit down for a minute
And maybe grab a bite
Phone my kids to say I love them
And I’ll be late again tonight
I’m sorry in advance
I didn’t do all that must be done
If I worked any faster
I’d soon begin to run
When I do get to hold your hand
Or wipe your furrowed brow
Please understand, dear patient
I care for you and howI see your pain,
I sense your fear
Your anger in a glance,
Our health care service is failing you
I’m sorry in advance
Written By-Linda Leeson
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