Do you disclose AN to coworkers

NutmeggeRN, BSN · Mar 2, 2016

Oh HELL no!
That said, I was at my local Panera this afternoon, and there was a gaggle of nursing students taking up the biggest tables at lunchtime (the place was packed and there were little old ladies cruising around for a place to eat their lunch) with their laptops and their books. They had been studying and they were apparently on a study break -- not eating or drinking anything, you see, just cruising on AN and arguing about the latest iteration of the "Nurse Bully" thread. I could hear every word. I SO wanted to walk up to their table and say "I'm Ruby Vee."

That would be worth the price of admission!!!

emmjayy, BSN, RN · Mar 2, 2016

I would never share a forum like this with a co-worker. That goes double for revealing my username/identity. Nope, nope, nope.

No Stars In My Eyes · Mar 2, 2016

I would never share a forum like this with a co-worker. That goes double for revealing my username/identity. Nope, nope, nope.

Who is your avatar with the shag and bangs?

NurseKitKat · Mar 2, 2016

No way, lol. I used to have a more identifiable user name, but changed it ;P Everyone needs a place to vent. Everyone needs a place to get information...sadly, some of us are not able to get it from co-workers or even supervisors Thank goodness for AllNurses! :up:

tokmom, BSN, RN · Mar 2, 2016

Nope, nada, never. I'm in the mindset of don't ask, don't tell. I don't trust that some wouldn't run to management over any perceived comment.

allnurses Guide · Mar 2, 2016

I learned about AN from a co-worker when I was a brand new nurse. I signed up with a photo of my self and Spidey as my avatar (Spidey was a baby) and my name was my real nickname. :no:

Initially I was merely an observer. As a new nurse and a person completely unaware of the internet and all that goes with that, I was not very savvy about privacy issues. Fortunately, AN let me know that I should not use a real photo of myself or my real name. I changed it. :blink:

That co-worker didn't stay on AN long.

I do tell some people I'm a "Guide" and bring up threads at times. No one I know locally is on here . . . that I know of.

When I was a school nurse for 5 years, I did "friend" on FB a few of the teachers who were actual friends of mine outside of work. But yeah, hell no would I tell anyone at the school about AN. I ranted on here regularly about a certain principal.

Also, back in the beginning of starting to be a hospice nurse, I ranted about a crazy social worker as well.

So, people could easily figure out my true identity.

I've become real friends with AN members and met a few in person.

My hospice friends know I'm here but none of them have signed up.

Ruby Vee - we all think you rock. It would have been fun to "out" yourself with those students but you would need to take us all along to enjoy the moment with you! :yes:

Cattz, ADN · Mar 2, 2016

I learned about AN from a co-worker when I was a brand new nurse. I signed up with a photo of my self and Spidey as my avatar (Spidey was a baby) and my name was my real nickname.
Initially I was merely an observer. As a new nurse and a person completely unaware of the internet and all that goes with that, I was not very savvy about privacy issues. Fortunately, AN let me know that I should not use a real photo of myself or my real name. I changed it.
That co-worker didn't stay on AN long.
I do tell some people I'm a "Guide" and bring up threads at times. No one I know locally is on here . . . that I know of.
When I was a school nurse for 5 years, I did "friend" on FB a few of the teachers who were actual friends of mine outside of work. But yeah, hell no would I tell anyone at the school about AN. I ranted on here regularly about a certain principal.
Also, back in the beginning of starting to be a hospice nurse, I ranted about a crazy social worker as well.
So, people could easily figure out my true identity.
I've become real friends with AN members and met a few in person.
My hospice friends know I'm here but none of them have signed up.
Ruby Vee - we all think you rock. It would have been fun to "out" yourself with those students but you would need to take us all along to enjoy the moment with you!

Spidey- It is so good to "see" you today!! How are you doing? We have missed you!!

kidzcare · Mar 2, 2016

Ruby Vee - we all think you rock. It would have been fun to "out" yourself with those students but you would need to take us all along to enjoy the moment with you!

I would've jumped on the thread and posted that I was there and could see them... then watch them frantically try to figure out who you are :)

allnurses Guide · Mar 2, 2016

Spidey- It is so good to "see" you today!! How are you doing? We have missed you!!

I'm great actually. :cat: Thanks!

(I just thought of something . . . the link in my sig line would give me away locally).

jokead2k · Mar 2, 2016

I tell most of my colleagues about Allnurses but don't share my password..

DEgalRN · Mar 2, 2016

Nope, don't care to share. I mention internet forums, but nothing more specific.

SmilingBluEyes · Mar 2, 2016

Don't ask, don't tell.