kmsussman

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1. Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

   kmsussman replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated in 1987 & all the posts had me lol & I am still smiling! I also liked that there wasn't so many alphabets after your name on ID pin/badge & numerous titles. Strict visiting hours & were enforced!! I miss team nursing- Enjo...

2. Some days.......

   kmsussman replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

   I wish I had someone like yourself recommend that great tip when I was in nursing school. Long story short-9th grade developed severe mono-out of school for 3 months, my algebra teacher(tenured) refused to give my tutor any of my class/homework assig...

3. WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

   kmsussman replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   Organized chaos, I sent you a reply, computer acting kooky, & please check last page comments. KSussman

4. WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

   kmsussman replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   I am truly sorry that you experienced this!! I have been in your shoes before, as I am sure others have. Try to hold on, especially with all the other important events in your life. I know blatant favortiism sucks!! Hold your head, keep up your good ...

5. The Patient's "Guests"

   kmsussman replied to rnsheri's topic in Humor

   Dear djh123, You are on to something, just the sampling here we could have a very big thick read & let's reach for the stars-Possibly a tv show that shows real nursing, Best EX-ER tv show. Why not shoot for the moon-lol!!

6. The Patient's "Guests"

   kmsussman replied to rnsheri's topic in Humor

   OMG, this story still gives me the "icks", Sadly I give yours #1 worst,still shaking my head & sorry for your & innocent child. You can't make this stuff up, thank God for this site! Intended for story on OB floor when child told her about th...

7. Am I a bully?

   kmsussman replied to haron54's topic in Relations

   Amen to your post!! Ita w/every word!! Listing their "CV" & reasons for extraordinary accomplishments was condescending enough, but to insult ACTUAL NURSES who HAVE ACTUAL YEARS of experience IS THE ONE I WANT TAKING CARE OF ME/MY LOVED ONES &...

8. Asking nurse coworker out on a date on another floor

   kmsussman replied to Sailed3's topic in Relations

   Horseshoe, Oh boy, Your experience is horrible & sadly proves how horrible gossip is & could possibly damage someone's character & reputation needlessly. Btw, guarantee CEO wouldn't even know who you were if you passed by this person in t...

9. Asking nurse coworker out on a date on another floor

   kmsussman replied to Sailed3's topic in Relations

   I also dated & met my husband @ work, He was an attending cardiologist w/a big practice in Hospital. The rumor mill BS that I had to put up with for 3 years was annoying, I was 25 @ time, What made me lol the most was: people double my age were t...

10. What is with this angry nurse?

    kmsussman replied to itsybitsy's topic in Relations

    OMG! Having bad personal issues but your post & last sentence still has me smiling!! Thank you!! Another Middle Aged RN

11. New grads in specialties without the basics

    kmsussman replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have been through a lot of marital/family drama, reason for late reply. When I was in a 2 year RN program, They brushed fast all the important duties, skills, CNA's do-learned this as a new grad: transfer tips, changing beds & pc care under ext...

12. The Patient's "Guests"

    kmsussman replied to rnsheri's topic in Humor

    Ita, society & hospital administrators Are the problem & too liberal visiting policies. When I started critical care & would see the patient telemetry changes when I worked nights proved my point, Most patients are done after 10 mins, I n...

13. The Patient's "Guests"

    kmsussman replied to rnsheri's topic in Humor

    OMG,you are bringing back memories for me during my numerous WC injuries & hard fought txs. I did what You did & was the PITA who had no problem ringing bell when rmmate was decomping, & always got a big thanks from primary nurse-lol..

14. The Patient's "Guests"

    kmsussman replied to rnsheri's topic in Humor

    Ita, please see my comment to Student who may have not even done clinicals in a hospital & told her to stick to student section, Until she has atleast 1 year on the job. I understand & appreciate your POV, as WE ALL have been in Your shoes. P...

15. The Patient's "Guests"

    kmsussman replied to rnsheri's topic in Humor

    If & when You graduate nursing school, please get back to us in about 1 year after YOU have worked as a nurse>1 year. I was going to be extremely nice until, I saw your backstory. I AM 49 y/o & I bet You never worked in healthcare in any c...