Nurse: Hospital In-house Angels

by Salvador Paez

Advice For Nurses

Being a nurse takes dedication and perseverance. It's not the most glamorous of duties and may be demanding but at the same time it can be one of the most rewarding of careers because you get to see your patients recovering from serious ailments under your care while you make sure their safety and treatment are being taken care of.

However, nursing, being an in demand job, does not mean all glit and glam. There are also pangs of being a nurse like problems on latex allergy and dealing with violence in the environment.

Problems on Latex Allergy - This is one of the most common problems that you may encounter as a nurse. You may develop rashes all over your hands. The rashes are caused by powders that are on the latex gloves that you use to perform treatments and other health care procedures. Sometimes, you do not just get rashes but also experience an anaphylactic shock.

There are cotton liners or synthetic gloves that you can buy to replace a powdered pair of gloves. However, using this is only appropriate if you need to wet your hands while working.

To avoid this problem completely, always request for powder-free gloves. If there's no available powder-free gloves, you may still use the powdered one. Just make sure that after using them, you are able to dry your hands after thoroughly washing them.

The Question of Violence - Being a nurse exposes you to violence of all kinds. Since all people in the hospital are busy, their fuses can easily blow. If you are a nurse who works in a remote area, your location could make you a likely target. Even nurses who work in mental health centers and emergency rooms are not completely free from risk.

The secret to a problem like this is familiarity. Get to know your patients more than you think you should. Learn about their history, especially those who are known to have violent behavior. Also, be familiar with patients who have a history of alcoholism, drug addiction or dementia. This way, you will be able to guard yourself from harm.

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