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1. Getting Fired or Resign?

   trustsupplyguy replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

   As the original poster, I thought I'd chime in with a few thoughts in retrospect. - It's best to resign before they fire you, because it will be easier to explain going forward. - If you feel they want to get rid of you, you are probably correct. ...

2. Nurses that "eat your lunch" during report!

   trustsupplyguy replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Nursing

   I call this type of nurse a Perfection Bully (PB). They are the worst type of toxic co-workers. They start the shift all stressed out, and expect everything handed to them on a silver platter. They are especially hard on new nurses, whom they will n...

3. Who is GENERALLY more of a "PAIN"?: Co-workers OR Patients?

   trustsupplyguy replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

   Perfection Bullies (PBs) are the worst type of toxic co-workers. They start the shift all stressed out, and expect everything handed to them on a silver platter. They are especially hard on new nurses. Everywhere I've worked I've encountered one, ...

4. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

   trustsupplyguy replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

   Here's a few thoughts: Organization is big -- there's a free program for PDAs called Due Yesterday by nosleep software; it was very helpful. Having typed up notes is handy, but not critical. It's nice to be able to share class notes via email. My wi...

5. Do you bring your laptop to class/lecture?

   trustsupplyguy replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Students

   Using a computer, or a PDA with a keyboard, will definitely keep you more organized. It also facilitates sharing notes with classmates via email. Just make sure your instructor is OK with using a laptop in class. Most of us either took handwritten...

6. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

   trustsupplyguy replied to crimson and clover's topic in Safety

   C & C, You have convinced me! It sounds like you have really learned from your experience, and your insight is excellent. You have taken this "bad" experience in a mature and positive way -- I'm impressed! Your challenge is to summarize your st...

7. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

   trustsupplyguy replied to crimson and clover's topic in Safety

   Yes, PTSD is not easy to deal with. And new nurses are very vulnerable. So how does a nurse deal with getting a job knowing that her first employer is giving negative references? You must develop a positive story that explains your situation, and t...

8. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

   trustsupplyguy replied to crimson and clover's topic in Safety

   I don't blame you for being afraid to go back into nursing, you are suffering from a mild case of post-traumatic stress disorder. It sounds like you've taken steps to improve your medical knowledge -- great! Now take some steps to heal yourself emo...

9. Join Army Reserves to Gain Nursing Experience?

   trustsupplyguy replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in Government

   Athena 55, I am so grateful for your responses! You have answered my questions superbly -- thank you! The Army, the VA, and the Nation are very lucky to have you! Speaking of the VA, I was almost hired there in Oct-2008 when the hiring freeze came o...

10. Join Army Reserves to Gain Nursing Experience?

    trustsupplyguy replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in Government

    Thank you all for your excellent feedback -- much appreciated! A few more questions, if I may: Would I gain clinical experience that would help me get a job when I got out? Based on the above, it doesn't sound like I would. I'd hate to join up w...

11. Join Army Reserves to Gain Nursing Experience?

    trustsupplyguy posted a topic in Government

    Should I join the Army Reserves to gain nursing experience? I'm in my fifties, and graduated nursing school about two years ago. I did my school preceptorship in psych on a locked unit, and then I put in a year on a telemetry / med surg unit. I'm u...

12. New Rn Fired For Bgl Issues

    trustsupplyguy replied to shouldhavebeenanunRN's topic in Geriatric

    I respect what you're saying above, and wonder if you recall any examples of honesty that have worked? Thank you!

13. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

    trustsupplyguy replied to crimson and clover's topic in Safety

    Jolie, I respect your advice above, and hope you can provide me with some insight on my situation. My manager has been building a case on me, and fortunately I never made any serious medical errors. But I knew it was time to go, so I emailed my res...

14. Getting Fired or Resign?

    trustsupplyguy replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

    Your responses have been so helpful! I never expected to get such practical advice, and the tremendous support you have given me is simply invaluable. I just emailed my resignation to my manager, and I have 80 hours of sick time stored up, so I th...

15. Getting Fired or Resign?

    trustsupplyguy replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Racing-Mom4, Thanks for your helpful feedback! I've learned a lot from my "lessons", and I think the core issue for me is to manage my stress and guilt buttons going forward, so that I remain pleasant and helpful to other nurses at all times, espe...