StreetRN

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1. Are you aware of how you conduct yourself in public?

   StreetRN replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

   I think this person's bad behavior reflects his lack of character. I would be interested in knowing why this person chose nursing as his profession. As nurses, we are held to a higher standard. The U.S. general public has voted us #1 trustworthy f...

2. Medical Marijuana for RN's

   StreetRN replied to Graciegirlienurse's topic in Professionalism

   I used to work for a boss who always said "you can do anything once". Guess it's up to you to decide if you are willing to risk your job and credentials in order to partake.

3. terminated

   StreetRN replied to lynn0808's topic in General Nursing

   People who are continually "out" for one reason or another are an employer's nightmare. Thanks to the federal government, it's next to impossible to get rid of someone who continually abuses the attendance policy. I work with people who actually kn...

4. new corporation investigating health care workers

   StreetRN replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

   You know, you don't have to sign the form. You don't have to work for that organization. Look elsewhere. With that said, past behavior predicts future behavior, so most of this info can be used to predict how someone will fit into an organization. ...

5. Your employer's policy re: *snow and ice*?

   StreetRN replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I really do agree no one should risk their life to get to work. But, playing the devil's advocate here....we each risk our life every time we ride a bicycle, drive a car, ride in a boat, take a bath, etc. I think management expects everyone to use ...

6. Your employer's policy re: *snow and ice*?

   StreetRN replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I live in area that seldom has ice/snow. So it's particularly challenging when it does happen. I work for a hospital that is open 24/7. Patients don't need less care when it snows. With that sarcastic comment made....here's a couple of suggestions...

7. Drug Testing

   StreetRN replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

   Amen, brother. :-D Actually I fully agree. I would not want some pot head taking care of me or my family. It's easy enough to make a mistake sober, much less stoned. I've worked with nurses who had nasty habits and stole drugs from sick patients...

8. Drug Testing

   StreetRN replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

   Pre-employment testing is mandatory at our hospital. Also, random tests are regularly performed. And anyone involved in a driving accident while on duty is automatically tested. It's just the way it is. My thought is....if you dont' do illegal su...

9. Why is it... (nurses constantly throw jabs at physicans)

   StreetRN replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

   Over the past 21 years, I have worked with many compassionate, educated physicians. I have also worked with many non compassionate, ego based physicians. From a nursing perspective, it is highly frustrating to see patient care decisions made for th...

10. Families (May Be Offensive)

    StreetRN replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    After years in the ED, this type of family response doesn't surprise me. However, your supervisor's response did surprise me. That husband was WRONG. I don't care how you slice it, he was way out of the bounds of common decency. No one should h...

11. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    StreetRN replied to Trixxy's topic in Humor

    too bad her mother didn't attempt to instill other bits of knowledge into this dimwit's head.

12. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    StreetRN replied to Trixxy's topic in Humor

    Never, never toss your lit cigarette into the commode after spraying your penis and scrotum with a jock itch medicine. (he actually blew himself off the commode, suffering 2nd degree burns to penis scrotum and singned his eyebrows) True Story:D

13. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    StreetRN replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. I was always the kid who wore the paper nurse's cap and tended to animals and dolls. Nursing has definitely experienced change over the past 20 years (some good/some bad), but has been extremely rewarding for me. I feel I have always b...

14. Survey: Do you think hospitals should require a uniform code for nurses?

    StreetRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    We'd all like to think that everyone has certain social graces and good taste. However, unfortunately, this is not the case. We've all witnessed this with too tight clothing, inappropriate or no underwear, unkempt appearance, etc. If there is not ...

15. Survey: Do you think hospitals should require a uniform code for nurses?

    StreetRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    As for docs rounding in street clothes, I agree they should have a lab coat on over their office attire. All our docs wear photo id badges, too. But, I have to say (meow) that we as nurses shouldn't be using docs as our benchmark for behavior or dr...