Morristown Memorial Hospital Hospital

I have no real problems with this hospital. My lower than excellent ratings are due to the fact that the nurses could have been a little more friendly, and available. The Jefferson Floor where all WLS patients go, is huge and has many many nurses. It was ususally difficult to find one, and get a prompt response from them. I had to ask for pain meds (oral) each time I needed them -and at times felt like I was bother the nurse who was sitting at a computer most times I saw them. I could have pain meds once every 4 hours - I asked at 8pm for the night nurse to please bring it to me at 11pm when I was due - so the pain wouldn't get ahead of me. When I woke up at 2pm - no meds - no nurse - no apology. My other issue was that they put me in a room with an older woman who had slight dimentia -that was fine - but then they put an infectious disease warning on the door to our room and walked away! I had to ask what it was, they had to check, and told me it was in her foley catherter, and not a real issue for me (please - her urine gets dumped in my toilet!) and they would be moving her to a private room. This took 5 hours to happen - and only after my husband asked again! I feel bad for the poor old lady - but hey - it's my health here too!
My husband had a much better experience in August - we met his nurses who were all great, and I wish I could have requested! All in all a good hospital - it depends on the personality of your nurses - don't be afraid to ask, for what you need - although you shouldn't have to, and be made to feel you are a bother.

I was very happy with everything, and felt as comfortable there as could be expected after surgery. Nurses and doctors were excellent.

Wonderful, impresive hospital. I was lucky to be there. The staff was considerate and sensitive. Would reccommend it to anyone.

EXCELLENT NURSING STAFF, PLEASANT SURROUNDINGS, EASY ACCESS TO FACILITY AND PARKING

Pay attention to the questions they ask you. There were several problems with my history. The anesthesiologist told me I had a history of frequent bouts of pneumonia which was not true. One of the nurses asked how long I had my pacemaker; I don't have a pacemaker. On three occasions they told me my glucose levels; I am not diabetic and my glucose levels were not checked. My first meal tray came with a gold colored napkin; it fell to the floor and there it remained until I was discharged about 36 hours later. The napkin is not a big deal, just a comment that no one came to mop the floor in all the time I was there.

I would have no problem go there for anything. I felt very confident and very cared for.

I will be there February 18th, 2005. I will update you after that.

My overall experience was great! I think that people forget that they are not the only ones in the hospital and that the nurses do have other patients to help. I would have liked to have gone to the bathroom, when I wanted too, but the reality was that the nurses were busy and they got to me when they could.. Kudos to the whole staff!!! I think it was an excellent hospital and I would recommend it to anyone.....By the way, the worst place to try and rest is a hospital...and I mean any hospital....LOL

I think Morristown is a great hospital i feel very safe and comfrotable there

Overall, my experience was a great one and would gladly stay there again if I had to.