missrose

missrose has 13 years experience and specializes in ER, Ortho, Neuro, Med/Surg. oncology.

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1. Discussing religion in the workplace

   missrose replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for your input. I have come to the conclusion that if I was teaching an orientation class on Spirituality, I would NOT ask the class what their religious preferences were. Doesn't matter. Teach the importance of respecting diversit...

2. Discussing religion in the workplace

   missrose replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

   Her question was about sharing diversity. Before asking the question, she proudly stated her religious beliefs, even stating, "I am proud to be a ****".... Immediately followed by asking the group theirs. And she didn't ask anyone to share. H...

3. Discussing religion in the workplace

   missrose posted a topic in General Nursing

   Today, while attending my final day of orientation at a new facility (I am a travel nurse... this is my 20th orientation in 8 years) the nurse educator, while discussing meeting patients' spiritual needs, asked the 30+ nurses in attendance, while rai...

4. Should hospitals charge interest on unpaid accounts?

   missrose posted a topic in General Nursing

   I recently learned that my hometown hospital sent out a notice to former patients informing them that the hospital "has recently adopted a new policy and will now be charging 8% interest on accounts more than 12 months old" even if the patient makes...

5. Sheez! She's back and venting AGAIN!!

   missrose replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

   For the record, because several have referred to my "yelling", I did not yell at the unit clerk or anyone. I am not a yeller, ever. But I do admit my tone was very, very exasperated and therefore, disrespectful. I did apologize with sincerity a...

6. Sheez! She's back and venting AGAIN!!

   missrose replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

   thank you! your words are very helpful. as i stated in a previous post, i am very aware that the last thing a staff nurse wants to hear from a traveler is "well the last place i worked....blah blah blah..." i've been traveling for five years. th...

7. Sheez! She's back and venting AGAIN!!

   missrose replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I have a clinical liason and she has been informed via email. She'll call some time today, allow me to express my frustrations and then because she possesses much more wisdom than me (that's why she's the clinical liason) she will advise me on ...

8. Sheez! She's back and venting AGAIN!!

   missrose replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

   It wasn't that "nothing had been done". I'd talked with the doc and had seen the orders. I was able to override the pyxis and give the meds, monitor the patient, but the stat labs didn't get ordered and quite honestly, I forgot about them because I...

9. Sheez! She's back and venting AGAIN!!

   missrose replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

   LOL! No, some days I ain't no picnic! But my patients love me... and I do go out of my way to assist student nurses and grad nurses with their learning experiences, without being condescending, I assure you. And I know they appreciate it. I ju...

10. She's a great nurse but she's driving me crazy

    missrose replied to not now's topic in General Nursing

    She's the charge nurse, right? If you need her, feel free and completely comfortable to wake her. It's her job. I realize night nursing is different than day nursing. I would NEVER think of taking a nap on the day shift and I had a hard time realizin...

11. Sheez! She's back and venting AGAIN!!

    missrose replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

    You're absolutely right... hence my post.... A confession of my frustrations and lack of professionalism..... which sadly, grows each passing year.... only five days left until vacation!! Thank you for your honest input.... again... that's why I ...

12. Sheez! She's back and venting AGAIN!!

    missrose posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a travel nurse.... this is my 14th contract. Today, my unit manager called me into her office and offered to cancel the remaining three days of my contract. (GASP!!) Yes, she gave me the option of completing three more shifts, or cancelling. I d...

13. It's long, dangerous, but worth typing, to me!

    missrose replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

    Connection with the person behind the problem whenever possible is what helps me keep from wanting to strangle some patients. If I can see the person as a person, it helps me. Knowing they have a grandchild or a beagle or a guitar or a tankful of ang...

14. It's long, dangerous, but worth typing, to me!

    missrose replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

    thank you thank you thank you!

15. It's long, dangerous, but worth typing, to me!

    missrose replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your understanding, advice, and kind words of support! After reading the replies (and after a much needed vacation with family and friends in Montana!) I will return to a new assignment with a better attitude. I have always and will alw...