Hospitals Must Value Nursing Staffs\

Having recently undergone surgery for advanced ovarian cancer, I know what it's like to be solely dependent on a stranger when you're in no condition to sit up on your own, stand, walk, go to the bathroom, brush your teeth, get through the pain and even fall asleep without the help of a nurse.

I thank God that my nurses had that time to help me. I'm thankful there were enough nurses on my floor to look after every one of us, for the assurances and smiles that made me less scared and for never being abandoned or forgotten or suffering needless pain. Long Beach nurses are on the right track to remind their hospital that they share a responsibility to patients -- together -- and that the hospital must help them provide the best care possible. I hope for the patients' sake that the hospital listens.

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lalababy, I know hospitals are first a business..However, I think that alot of great nurses are getting into other fields in nursing... The ones that work in hospitals and put uop with this b$$l, are truly awesome... Teresa

danielle, I have to say of course they are the right ones.. remember the customer is always right.. And patients are the customers and they will tell friends and family and be repeat customers..Teresa