tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post6269306273478135742..comments2024-03-22T02:19:36.295-07:00Comments on Carmen's Chronicles: The Forensic NurseRNSANEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-86910873273026490602009-11-17T20:36:48.735-08:002009-11-17T20:36:48.735-08:00I think your profession sounds fascinating. I'...I think your profession sounds fascinating. I've always had an interest in forensics. It must be very fulfilling for you.Sharkbyteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139935335209860357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-91344740686763441882009-11-14T18:17:46.186-08:002009-11-14T18:17:46.186-08:00What a wonderful profession and you have every rig...What a wonderful profession and you have every right to be proud of your friends and mentors as well of yourself. Our world today really need people of your calibre.....:- HugsBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-90598077746187191982009-11-14T14:21:16.560-08:002009-11-14T14:21:16.560-08:00Valerie, forensics is very interesting, hence the
...Valerie, forensics is very interesting, hence the<br /> success of all the CSI shows and Bones, etc.<br /><br />Inky, I have to agree with you, nurses and very <br /> often the nurse aids, are the caregivers. In<br /> this era of cutbacks and RN shortages, <br /> staffing in often minimal and nurses are <br /> hard pressed to have enough 1:1 time with<br /> patients.<br /><br />Beth, I think I may have past lives! One thing<br /> that helped so much in doing this work was<br /> the ability to call one of my fellow nurses,<br /> at any time, if I needed to debrief after a<br /> case. We all knew we could do that. Also,<br /> at our weekly staff meetings, we talked <br /> about our cases and had a "check in" with<br /> our therapists, also helpful.RNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-54745338016184962512009-11-14T13:59:56.242-08:002009-11-14T13:59:56.242-08:00oops...blessed are those in your life...not lives....oops...blessed are those in your life...not lives...well, unless you've lived a few others you haven't told us about !!bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-1944392316118677452009-11-14T13:59:06.075-08:002009-11-14T13:59:06.075-08:00you must have a huge heart....and blessed are thos...you must have a huge heart....and blessed are those in your lives....bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-50286809225013494432009-11-14T06:18:19.521-08:002009-11-14T06:18:19.521-08:00I agree with Ratty, and that it takes a very speci...I agree with Ratty, and that it takes a very special person with a big heart like yours to be able to do a great job.<br /><br />Thanks Carmen, for your dedication and skills.•°°• IcyBC •°°•https://www.blogger.com/profile/07081029443524398660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-73181127438623578902009-11-14T05:26:22.571-08:002009-11-14T05:26:22.571-08:00TY for your comments on my write Angels without wi...TY for your comments on my write Angels without wings" this post , thanks to you, made me do it. <br />My mom was a nurse until she had to stop because she took on another tough yet rewarding career, having babies becoming a mommy ..lol<br /><br />I wanted to be one, but I hated the sight of blood, and Doctors, scare me lol<br /><br />I felt bad because I do love making people feel betterand I do just that every chance I can.<br /><br />Thanks goodness I have not been in the hospital that much, but, when I have been around them, it is not the doctors that comfort, ease, make them smile, feel cared about, its the nurses, not matter what type of nursing. It is always the nurses that come through,no matter what the trade<br /> I am glad U liked the poem, and your welcome to use it.. WOW!!! TY SO MUCHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-44716459660681130482009-11-14T02:35:04.841-08:002009-11-14T02:35:04.841-08:00What an interesting post! There was a forensic sci...What an interesting post! There was a forensic science laboratory where I worked (police) and the work they did held a fascination for me. Emphasising 'work' as opposed to the horrors of their subjects. The police clerical staff used to give blood samples at certain times which provided me with the opportunity to stop and chat.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-31456262159976177482009-11-13T22:00:38.272-08:002009-11-13T22:00:38.272-08:00Ratty, sometimes it was very difficult. Having
...Ratty, sometimes it was very difficult. Having <br /> worked for many years,I did not have as <br /> hard a time dealing with the emotional<br /> aspects as I did with some of the physical<br /> brutality I saw dealt to some patients. <br /> It is amazing how humans treat each other.<br /> Sometime when an advocate would be talking <br /> to the the patient, I would just go outside <br /> and take a few breaths of fresh air!<br /><br /> Hardest was when we would do videotaped <br /> forensic interviews of children. Then, we<br /> would have a special, nonleading way that<br /> had to be done and we could not reach out to<br /> comfort or console a child, in any manner <br /> that might be misinterpreted by the courts.RNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-77486241421129163072009-11-13T21:20:49.255-08:002009-11-13T21:20:49.255-08:00This sounds like very important work. I think I mi...This sounds like very important work. I think I might have a hard time seeing victims of crimes and things like that. It takes a special person to be able to do these things.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-26641348790466154272009-11-13T18:37:02.597-08:002009-11-13T18:37:02.597-08:00lskeviewer, demanding, yes, but very rewarding and...lskeviewer, demanding, yes, but very rewarding and<br /> my colleagues were always there for support and<br /> encouragement when needed!<br /><br />Stephen, you should have poured me a glass! I am<br /> glad you stopped by!<br /><br />Manuela, I am pleased to have people learn that <br /> there are forensic nurses out there. They <br /> are doing work with the victims in Darfur, <br /> Sudan at the present time and our <br /> organization has grown from our Canadians at<br /> the beginning to world-wide members. I was <br /> so honored by my Japanese counterparts when I<br /> visited there several years ago!<br /><br />Inky, it has been a wonderful career though, at<br /> times, when that pager went off at 3AM, I <br /> could have chucked it all! One of the detec-<br /> tives always used to tease me on New Year's<br /> Eve as we inevitably met in the emergency rm,<br /> "My wife is getting tired of this!"RNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-44003061446077860272009-11-13T17:33:10.778-08:002009-11-13T17:33:10.778-08:00COngrats on this wonderful career you had, what a ...COngrats on this wonderful career you had, what a blessing, I know all nurses are not appreciated enough. It takes allot of compassion, caring, PATIENCE. THANKS SO MUCH.<br />Blessing on your retirment.. JOB WELL DONEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-13394415575952579662009-11-13T17:31:21.004-08:002009-11-13T17:31:21.004-08:00i am so humbled to read of your work and your dedi...i am so humbled to read of your work and your dedication, Carmen! thank you for sharing with us a bit of it.Manuelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14683398966448238779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-54426910570364357662009-11-13T16:29:32.254-08:002009-11-13T16:29:32.254-08:00I was going to leave a comment, but that glass of ...I was going to leave a comment, but that glass of wine looks good. Think I'll tkae a break and pour me a glass of Caberbet Sauvig<br />Stephen TrempAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-52178932368224019982009-11-13T14:57:19.620-08:002009-11-13T14:57:19.620-08:00I can see that working with trauma victims is a de...I can see that working with trauma victims is a demanding profession. Best wishes on your semi-retiment.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-51100687975702915152009-11-13T13:52:14.787-08:002009-11-13T13:52:14.787-08:00fullet, that means so much to me. I am very sad
...fullet, that means so much to me. I am very sad <br /> that the SF budget cuts meant the loss of my job<br /> of 21-1/2 years. Of course, I will always <br /> remain a member of IAFN and I was so honored by<br /> that organization, in 1995, with an achievement<br /> award. I will, hopefully, be doing some <br /> consulting work in the future. On behalf of me<br /> and my colleagues, thanks for your good wishes!RNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-49625351347267384362009-11-13T13:05:34.046-08:002009-11-13T13:05:34.046-08:00Thanks for sharing, Carmen. I felt a frisson, a t...Thanks for sharing, Carmen. I felt a frisson, a thrill reading your post. I admire your enthusiasm for your work, your talent for putting it down in words, and your strength. Good wishes to all the people you've worked with.J. M. P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15366137607945969097noreply@blogger.com