RutgersFlower2016

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1. Diversity/Religion In The Workplace

   RutgersFlower2016 replied to RutgersFlower2016's topic in General Nursing

   Not sure about this comment, but yes I live in the world and I am very familiar with what's going on out there. You sound very uneducated and have no compassion for other people's feelings. This is partly why people are the way they are today. Someon...

2. Diversity/Religion In The Workplace

   RutgersFlower2016 replied to RutgersFlower2016's topic in General Nursing

   No details missing. Whole story here. No NCIS episode going on here.

3. Diversity/Religion In The Workplace

   RutgersFlower2016 replied to RutgersFlower2016's topic in General Nursing

   Don't think she messed up. Asking religious affiliation during an interview is illegal!!!!

4. Diversity/Religion In The Workplace

   RutgersFlower2016 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Today, my friend told me the saddest story I ever heard. She had applied for a job and had been pining to get this gig for months. Finally a few months ago they contacted her for an interview. Culturally, she likes to wear a head wrap and has been do...

5. My Rude Awakening!!

   RutgersFlower2016 replied to RutgersFlower2016's topic in General Nursing

   Reading before commenting goes a long way. As I stated, speaking in a language in the presence of others who do not understand is disrespectful. It doesn't matter if you are talking about who is coming to tea on Thursday. It is RUDE and shows poor ma...

6. My Rude Awakening!!

   RutgersFlower2016 replied to RutgersFlower2016's topic in General Nursing

   I am not returning as mentioned. I have another job so I am able to leave.

7. My Rude Awakening!!

   RutgersFlower2016 replied to RutgersFlower2016's topic in General Nursing

   Lady, get a hold of yourself!!!!! Nobody here is dictating to people what language they are supposed to speak, so READ carefully before you comment next time. I'm highlighting the proper time and place for this behavior and giving report in a languag...

8. My Rude Awakening!!

   RutgersFlower2016 replied to RutgersFlower2016's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for sharing with me your experience. I felt like maybe I was going crazy or just making this up in my head. It brought tears to my eyes as I read that because it means nothing has changed in 12 years and maybe I went into the wrong professi...

9. My Rude Awakening!!

   RutgersFlower2016 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm a new graduate of about 6 months and it has been a challenge. Finding a new position and just getting interviews has been an up hill battle. I decided to take a per diem position a few months ago at a nursing home in the city, I live in NY now. W...

10. racist patients

    RutgersFlower2016 replied to Rn 1979's topic in Relations

    Hi- You are not alone and don't think for one minute that you should have to put up with that behavior from anyone-patient or family member. I have a naturally funny and bubbly personality and try not to let people's negative comments affect me. For ...

11. racist patients

    RutgersFlower2016 replied to Rn 1979's topic in Relations

    Hi, It sounds to me like you didn't do one thing wrong. You provided excellent care and felt great about the job you did and God saw it all. It is sad but in this field you are going to see a lot of this unfortunately. That woman was being racist aga...

12. New grad Home health nurse

    RutgersFlower2016 replied to Nursee13's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for posting this information. I know it's a little dated, but still an important current issue. I read a while back where someone posted some information that new grads should request when talking about taking a home health care job. Like o...

13. Fake Nurse?

    RutgersFlower2016 replied to RN1994#'s topic in Professionalism

    He may be embarrassed that he did not pass his NCLEX exam, which can be a hard thing to take after so much school and not achieving the long awaited prize, the license. Be supportive and loving toward your cousin. Sounds like understanding is needed ...