Comments on: Too Close For Comfort

By: Jeremy L.

Jeremy L. — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:26:59 +0000

I really enjoyed your essay. It was interesting to read so much about your training, and about what it’s like being so young in your job. You seem very clear about the two poles of the patient/caregiver relationship, even if you’re not sure where to find the balance yet. The first part, about Mrs. Jones, was very funny but I also learned about what nursing students go through. By now you’re probably out of school- best of luck to you.

By: catherine

catherine — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:21:29 +0000

I really enjoyed reading your story because my mom works in a hospital and would come home with similar stories as the ones you have posted here. I admire your willingness to proceed with this profession even though you clearly see that there are some issues with getting to attached, or close to a patient. I think your title also works perfectly with the short essay.

By: ging yap

ging yap — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:24:09 +0000

I greatly admire and salute your father Rudy, and your mother, for such a wonderful daughter as you. Yes ‘day, your people here in the Philippines, particularly here in Negros need more of your kind. Keep the fire burning in you! It is my pleasure to share this with my own daughter who is also a young nurse like you…god bless!

By: Fawn

Fawn — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:09:22 +0000

This essay is a very good account of some of the hurdles we as nures have to cross . but if this is your calling god will protect you all the way . be gentle as a dove but as wise as an owl , watch your back. your parents around long enough and they must have saw a lot ; so although your desire is to care ,you first have to be safe,then care.

By: Jen L.

Jen L. — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:33:24 +0000

This essay was very touching. My mother is a nurse and I can relate to Jody’s issues in the story. My mother had always wanted to be a nurse and also began her work very young. She would constantly come home and discuss her issues with her patient-nurse relationships. It is extremely difficult to stay completely professional because after all, nurses work in the field because they are concerned about peoples personal health issues which can stem from many reasons. Though it is important to think about your own safety in the professional aspect, it is just as necessary to treat your patients with respect and not just simply be their baby-sitter. This essay was very interesting to me and i enjoyed reading Jody’s hardships. She overcame a lot of issues in her personal and professional life.

By: Dwayne Brown

Dwayne Brown — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:28:53 +0000

I like your story, I find myself sharing the same feelings you did during your experience. You sound confident in your story. Lucky you to have both parents in the same field of work, on the same job site as you. I personally, wouldn’t have engaged with Mr. S to begin with, especially in such an institution. Still you have two great and handy sources for advice. Imagine if you didn’t have the advice of either parent, or just one parent on the job. Do you feel you would have gained such insight, at that point in your career? You’re bound for success; I wish you the best on all your future endeavors, good luck.