the patient who had second thoughts

first day of duty today. it was fun and really memorable in the usual of ways except for this particular situation that makes it unique. after assisting the mother who gave birth, my buddies and i took care of everything she needed. vitals, charting, positioning, changing her clothes down to being a chatmate. there is this particular line she said that really struck the the three of us.

"dati asar na asar ako sa mga taga madocs
kasi lagi pa dumadaan dun yung jeep na
sinasakyan ko kaya ako nalalate sa trabaho.
yun pala sila rin ang mag-aalaga sakin ngayon
nasa ospital ako."

really memorable and touching...

patient care, one of the basics of the nursing profession...