CuriousJim

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1. WHY do so many people hate nursing? Sigh.

   CuriousJim replied to RachealAnne's topic in General Nursing

   Rachael, In the words attributed to Sigmund Freud I offer this in the hope that it will emiliorate your unfortunate encounters with those whom have been less than kind.. "Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make s...

2. It only takes one small thank you to lift up a Nurse

   CuriousJim replied to Joe V's topic in Humor

   It's quite a beautiful experience, to read what so many nurses have shared, unabashedly, on these pages re: patient's expressions of appreciation. I wanted to share a post (to show that there are many others on your side) from 1999 by Joevarn who pr...

3. Can a Patient Threaten a Nurse?

   CuriousJim replied to TheAverageMan's topic in Relations

   The problem was two-fold and being put forth here for the benefit of anyone that has not considered the possibility of a similar experience. 1. The individual relied on a 'script' of 'I'm powerless, helpless!" Her valuation of what could be lost w...

4. Ebola - do you have the right to walk away?

   CuriousJim replied to rnnina19's topic in COVID

   MedChica wrote: "Frankly, this media is handling this badly.+ The media is handling it the very same way that they handled Viet Nam, Desert Storm, Wall Street. Banking, the Mortgage debacle: As a means to an end. Watching "All In" with Chris Matthew...

5. Me... Me... Me: A Sense of Entitlement

   CuriousJim replied to Joe V's topic in Rock

   This expression of 'entitlement', of self-righteous entitlement, is pervasive in all walks of life by almost all of humanity since it bolsters a self-image of significance which is usually beyond appreciable perception by others.

6. Does your workplace have a Suggestion Box?

   CuriousJim replied to Joe V's topic in Rock

   Shared the card on my Facebook Timeline, thanks!

7. What superhero are you?

   CuriousJim replied to Brian's topic in Rock

   You, No Stars In My Eyes, have shared, quite cogently, in my not so humble opinion, an impressive narrative, a refreshing point of view that one would only learn from having walked in your shoes. You deserve the self-respect that you obviously have....

8. Are physicians that thick?

   CuriousJim replied to nynursey_'s topic in Relations

   re: Wow. What was that? Just a different perspective: one can feel (and actually be) powerless and distressed in the face of such situations... a much more simple and quick way to discharge the negative feelings is to picture the individual naked... ...

9. Are physicians that thick?

   CuriousJim replied to nynursey_'s topic in Relations

   Ok, mynursey, you have it. Permission. To rant. Next? If you have any energy left at the end of the day how about a party with a group of like-minded associates at which you might consider what to give a few of your more obstreperous colleagues a...