I try to remember what Oscar Wilde said: " A gentleman is never rude unintentionally." What I most try to avoid is replying in anger, or just snapping at someone. After that, depends on what you're...
parascribe replied to paramedic-RN's topic in General Nursing
That's a great tip, thanks. As to superstition, I tell people I didn't use to be superstitious, then I became a paramedic. Being a nurse reinforces it. My first mentor gave me a great line "Always...
I feel the same. However, it has been an issue at my work, hence my feeling that any woman that complains about the position of a toilet seat forfeits any issues of gender equality. Anyone who needs...
I'm surprised this is being discussed. I tend my own bathroom habits with no expectation of assistance from anyone. When I hear a woman complain about the toilet seat being left up, I assume they're...
parascribe replied to livingthedream77's topic in Emergency
I'm pretty sure I've had that patient, or their relative, or maybe it was someone who just hatched out of the same pod. I agree with Stargazer, I've had good results asking simple direct questions,...
So you're saying that women can't compete with men when the playing field is level? I disagree and think your comments are demeaning to women. The most toxic work environment I ever worked in was an...
parascribe replied to Alnitak7's topic in Emergency
Engineering definitely changed the game for EMS and fire. One thing I noticed over the course of my EMS career was that I started to see vehicles with more damage, requiring more extrication effort,...
I think when and how you ask is probably more important than what you ask. And also maybe who you ask. Most days, I'm like PedsRN and love to share a learning opportunity. But then some other...
I've worked with a few people over the years who have a similar problem. Just remember, it's not generally the nurse's job to get stuck! If you don't have a problem administering shots and IV's, you...