I used to worry at the beginning of my career how I'd treat people who committed crimes if ever in that situation until about 10 or so years ago, I went to work at the Facility in SWF for sexual predators confined due to the Jimmy Ryce Act. Somehow, I was able to give each and every person there the same dignity and compassion I gave others at any other facility I worked at as a nurse. Even though each and every 'resident' (inmate), was a convicted sexual predator, the nurses I worked with were extremely protective and caring for them. I cannot explain it, and we all hated what they each had done, and I am a SA survivor, so it was personal. We all would comment how we were treated better by the 'inmates' than most patients anywhere we worked, including schools-probably because few others there treated them decent. I think nursing is an art and science where most of us look for the good we can do, even to those who denied that compassion to their victims. I honestly don't know how I would act if Manson arrived in the ER, but I would assume that I would treat him in a professional manner...and hope to see some humanity left in him.I wouldn't want to be a doctor or nurse treating him, or others like him. I know they will be professional and treat him medically as they would any other patient, but they are also human and must have some feelings to be confronted which such a person. I wouldn't want to be in one room with him.
Well, as one RN to another, I can only say that's who we are... that's what we do. It's an oath, a mindset, and a duty to self. While we're on duty anyway. But, as you say, when we're off duty, it's another thing altogether. Then we're just regular people.I used to worry at the beginning of my career how I'd treat people who committed crimes if ever in that situation until about 10 or so years ago, I went to work at the Facility in SWF for sexual predators confined due to the Jimmy Ryce Act. Somehow, I was able to give each and every person there the same dignity and compassion I gave others at any other facility I worked at as a nurse. Even though each and every 'resident' (inmate), was a convicted sexual predator, the nurses I worked with were extremely protective and caring for them. I cannot explain it, and we all hated what they each had done, and I am a SA survivor, so it was personal. We all would comment how we were treated better by the 'inmates' than most patients anywhere we worked, including schools-probably because few others there treated them decent. I think nursing is an art and science where most of us look for the good we can do, even to those who denied that compassion to their victims. I honestly don't know how I would act if Manson arrived in the ER, but I would assume that I would treat him in a professional manner...and hope to see some humanity left in him.
But, if you aren't my patient, my opinion isn't so nice. I take that hat off when my shift is up.
I used to worry at the beginning of my career how I'd treat people who committed crimes if ever in that situation until about 10 or so years ago, I went to work at the Facility in SWF for sexual predators confined due to the Jimmy Ryce Act. Somehow, I was able to give each and every person there the same dignity and compassion I gave others at any other facility I worked at as a nurse. Even though each and every 'resident' (inmate), was a convicted sexual predator, the nurses I worked with were extremely protective and caring for them. I cannot explain it, and we all hated what they each had done, and I am a SA survivor, so it was personal. We all would comment how we were treated better by the 'inmates' than most patients anywhere we worked, including schools-probably because few others there treated them decent. I think nursing is an art and science where most of us look for the good we can do, even to those who denied that compassion to their victims. I honestly don't know how I would act if Manson arrived in the ER, but I would assume that I would treat him in a professional manner...and hope to see some humanity left in him.
But, if you aren't my patient, my opinion isn't so nice. I take that hat off when my shift is up.
Popcorn, I love popcorn.
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I was living down in L.A. when this all came down; found out my friend "Shorty" was a victim of Manson....
Is he dead yet??? Any more "new" news??
I wouldn't want to be a doctor or nurse treating him, or others like him. I know they will be professional and treat him medically as they would any other patient, but they are also human and must have some feelings to be confronted which such a person. I wouldn't want to be in one room with him.
But I always remember the kindness and wisdom of the nurses. They are absolutely brilliant. I can't say enough kind thoughts about nurses. They are simply amazing people.
Iirc it was discovered that she wanted him for his body. Literally. She'd planned on exhibiting his body after he was deceased. He found out and called off the wedding.
Two people familiar with the situation, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, confirmed Mansons hospitalization to the Los Angeles Times. TMZ reported Tuesday afternoon that Manson, 82, was taken to Bakersfield hospital, where he was rushed to the emergency room because of gastrointestinal issues.
Citing a person who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the Bakersfield Californian reported that Manson, who is being held at Corcoran State Prison, about 60 miles outside Bakersfield, was signed in as Joe Doe when he arrived at Mercy Hospitals location in downtown Bakersfield. Three prison vans were parked outside the hospital late Tuesday night, the Associated Press reported.
During his more than four decades behind bars, convicted murderer Charles Manson — the mastermind behind a gory 1969 Los Angeles killing rampage — has been an unrepentant and incorrigible inmate, repeatedly cited for behavioral problems including hiding cellphones and a hacksaw in his cell.
State corrections officials say Manson, now 82, has incurred more than 100 rules violations since 1971, when he and other members of his so-called family were convicted of killing pregnant actress Sharon Tate and six other people during a bloody rampage in the Los Angeles area during two August nights in 1969.
Over the years, he has been cited for assault, repeated possession of a weapon, threatening staff, and possessing a cellphone, Terry Thornton, a spokeswoman for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, said in an email Wednesday.
So... it's been like two days. What's taking him so long to kick?