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What kind of patients do you see?
Patients with mild injuries not to bad. Probably patients with streph, or sprained ankles. #PA #Helpingpeople
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Ann’s Answer
As a Family Nurse Practitioner in a Family Medicine clinic, I see a little of everything, in those from newborn to geriatric. I manage those with chronic illnesses, like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, arthritis, heart disease, etc. I also see more acute things, like minor injuries, coughs/colds/strep throat/bladder infections. I also see those that need a physical or need vaccinations. Basically, I see a little of everything. The patient will start with someone in Family Medicine (depending on insurance, where they live) and if the Family Medicine caregiver is unable to take care of the problem, they get referred to someone who can.
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Suzanne’s Answer
Hi Hailey,
I’m sorry in advance for such a delayed response.
I have always been an oncology (cancer) nurse. For the past 35 years I have taken care of people ages 17- 90+years of age diagnosed with all stages of cancer and different types of cancer. I worked both inpatient and outpatient areas.
My patients could be quite well and functional. Others were unbelievably ill and disabled. Typically I would care for my advanced stage patients until they died. I formed long lasting and wonderful relationships with these folks and in some instances we became friends.
As I worked in really large city hospitals, I think I’ve seen most everything. I’ve taken care of jailed patients, doctors, lawyers, famous people, actors, singers, students, academics, and average everyday folks like you and me.
Professional nursing has taught me this: human beings are ultimately all the same with nuanced differences, life is not fair, life is simultaneously amazing, people usually are not to blame for developing diseases and don’t get sick for any higher purpose, illness is a great teacher, and life is all about relationships.
I hope you find this answer helpful..
Sue
I’m sorry in advance for such a delayed response.
I have always been an oncology (cancer) nurse. For the past 35 years I have taken care of people ages 17- 90+years of age diagnosed with all stages of cancer and different types of cancer. I worked both inpatient and outpatient areas.
My patients could be quite well and functional. Others were unbelievably ill and disabled. Typically I would care for my advanced stage patients until they died. I formed long lasting and wonderful relationships with these folks and in some instances we became friends.
As I worked in really large city hospitals, I think I’ve seen most everything. I’ve taken care of jailed patients, doctors, lawyers, famous people, actors, singers, students, academics, and average everyday folks like you and me.
Professional nursing has taught me this: human beings are ultimately all the same with nuanced differences, life is not fair, life is simultaneously amazing, people usually are not to blame for developing diseases and don’t get sick for any higher purpose, illness is a great teacher, and life is all about relationships.
I hope you find this answer helpful..
Sue