I've always been attracted to people's behavior and attempted to understand why they behave as they do. I have a theory here:
A definition of melting pot is "a place where different peoples, styles, theories, etc. are mixed together" and that's why I believe General Nursing is a popular forum. It's a potpourri of nurses, spanning the entire spectrum of nurses and nursing.
Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
On 12/29/2020 at 1:07 PM, Daisy4RN said:
I originally came to AN because I was actively searching for nursing websites bc I was really getting disillusioned (ie sick and tired) with nursing and all the crap we are expected to put up with.
I can identify Daisy, in that finding and joining allnurses, and the subsequent feeling discussing nursing with other nurses, was an unexpected boost.
I had just bought my '51 Chevy pickup in 2009 and found a website that catered to owners of antique Chevy pickups. The mechanics on that site were so knowledgeable and helpful, that I too wanted to support others as they supported me.
So in 2010, I Googled "nurse support" and voila! allnurses popped up!
Specializes in New Critical care NP, Critical care, Med-surg, LTC.
I like it because there's something to learn everywhere. Whether I'm learning something new about someone's approach to a situation- social or more medical, or I'm just learning how someone else looks at and navigates this profession we all have in common, I find it enjoyable to read what others are experiencing.
Within my family, I'm known for my eye-rolling, and there are sometimes eye-roll-worthy threads that I have to pass on by, but most of the nurses come here out of genuine concern for make our profession a better place to work. I appreciate that this is a place for open exchange of ideas, for the most part, and general nursing is really where the majority of the topics fit in.
Specializes in Peds, Med-Surg, Disaster Nsg, Parish Nsg.
I LOVE this discussion and member input. Keep the comments coming. We (staff) love to hear why you came to allnurses, and why you keep coming back to allnurses. Believe it or not, we are listening to you. You are what makes allnurses the great community that it is!
Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
37 minutes ago, NurseBlaq said:
Me in popcorn therapy sessions: Hi, my name is NurseBlaq and I'm a popcorn abuser, oh and ginger ale. ??
Oh, so you're a polysnack abuser, eh Nurse Blaq?
From what I can tell, you do set aside certain specific times to abuse your snacks, like when there a dramatic thread a-brewin'. That's good- it shows a measurement of control.
But perhaps you could take exception and abuse your snacks while you attempt to name these nurses in...
From what I can tell, you do set aside certain specific times to abuse your snacks, like when there a dramatic thread a-brewin'. That's good- it shows a measurement of control.
But perhaps you could take exception and abuse your snacks while you attempt to name these nurses in...
THE ALLNURSES MELTING POT !
And please, everyone else who wishes- join in!
I know them but the names miss me. Let me go searching.... I'll be back.
Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.
I learn a lot. I also love to see people give all kinds of varying opinions and I learn from them. I also shamefully admit I enjoy a bit of drama from time to time.
Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
10 hours ago, Daisy4RN said:
1.
2. Rock star RN (something like that)?
3.old dude?
4. Been there done that
5.farowan
6.grumpy
7.herring RN
8. Nurse blaq (popcorn queen!)
9.
Missing a few and a few guesses LOL
OUTSTANDING, Daisy!
I thought after I posted this image, "It's too personal to me and esoteric for anyone to get them", but based on the information given, you did a really really good job!
Since you are so very close to a perfect score, please allow me to give you some hints for 1 and 9: They are not actual nurses, but types of nurses that have been discussed here on allnurses.
I don't know about you, but I'm as excited as a game show host on The Price Is Right!
5 hours ago, NurseBlaq said:
Very good! I'll never guess 1 and 9
Understandably so, from the information given, NurseBlaq.
Jedrnurse, BSN, RN
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Are there 12 step programs for people who abuse popcorn?