LetLoveNReasonUnite

I think at the heart of this issue is that employees that tend to say such things feel like in some way they were ignored. "Doing something" does not necessarily mean getting rid of the employee that made the mistake or caused the problem. You don't ...

I do not think that that's true about the OP.. I don't know why she'd lie to us when this is completely anonymous. I would tell your current employer, whoever you can trust, and I would do this in writing. If you give enough details and don't contrad...

That is absolutely ridiculous. I would first try to confront the issue head-on. Ensure that the nurse absolutely 100% knows that there is no equipment and that it sounds like the other aides are making up numbers. I would communicate solely by leavin...

This is wonderful! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Dementia & delirium are fascinating topics.

"The process is to be examined, not to punish anyone but to see where the errors were made and enforce how to prevent. People make mistakes" This is true. You were not treated well at all, and for that I am sorry. It sounds like you've definitely le...

I agree. I could see if it was some issue where you divulged information about the other patient. But the fact of the matter is nurses are responsible for a set number of patients and certain treatments and procedures need to take priority. Some pati...

I agree with the examples you give to both cases of bullying and non-bullying. And I agree - sometimes it can be abused. I certainly want the concern brought forward (hopefully to the 'alleged' bully first) regardless if it was bullying or not. Space...

You are in denial. Bullying in nursing is so pervasive it was part of my nursing education. That is a fact. Just because you haven't experienced it does not mean it does not exist.

This is very true. I also like TriciaJ's advice. Ask for specifics about the complaints (from the person alleging that there has been some complaints brought forth). If there is any validity, they should be able to provide you with something specific...

I am so sorry you went through this experience OP. You had to do what was right for your mental health and get out of there. I definitely see what you were getting at by referencing the Holocaust poem. You have a desire to stand up for your friends ...

I am sorry you have had such an awful experience as a nurse. I have seen both the extremely negative and extremely positive sides of nursing. I'd have to say that the environments which foster the negative side of nursing (featuring degradation and p...

Apply as many places as you can, to keep your options open. Night shifts would not be bad to work and you would probably have a better time gaining seniority as there would be less competition for shifts. Also be mindful of the fact that you should n...

I really feel like nursing should have some sort of aptitude test to gain entry into nursing programs - college and university programs. Great grades don't necessarily mean you'll be a great nurse, so I don't think more baccalaureate nurses would equ...

I am so, so sorry for the loss of your mother. You provided her with exceptional care and it sounds like you were very diligent during her final hours. It sounds like it was her time to go, unfortunately. There was nothing else you could have done, o...

I did not accuse anyone on here of being a bully.. nor do I expect people to be perfect. I think we should be decent human beings to each other. Remember at any point a coworker can become a patient. At what point does the bully see them as worthy of...

Yes, bullying is not just among nurses, that's true. It's still a despicable behaviour, and in nursing? It's hypocrisy. You cannot be nice to a patient and then turn around and be an utter ***** to a coworker... that person is a hypocrite.. Yes.. the...

Perhaps you could go to their association (in the case of the nurses).. go above corporate office if you need to until you reach contact with someone willing to do something about it. No on should act with impunity. Anyone who gets away with doing il...

I actually found the video empowering. She should be angry... There is nothing wrong with that.. and being critiqued for expressing her anger is in the same ill-guided judgment family of "don't be such a woman" or "don't be so emotional". I personall...

I agree with all of the above.. we are not asking for more than we deserve. We are entitled to these things as human beings, not just because we are nurses.

My current employer yes.. my last employer no. When an organization is so disorganized and the communication is so poor, there's no way they can possibly get to know their employees, let alone value them. Seek out an employer that sees you as a perso...

There's a saying that goes... "You give an inch, they take a mile"... if nurses continue to keep doing this, management and administration will not feel the strong need to staff their hospitals better. I think after a 12 hour shift, you should not ha...

I like this suggestion. Obviously your daughter must be very bright. You must be very proud of her. Another option is that she could enrol in online courses through a university such as Athabasca University. Athabasca University. Open. Online. Everyw...

Maybe her mother just thought of doing this for her. Do not make assumptions about her daughter. Clearly she must be very bright if she's already embarking on a nursing education at 14. Some people are so quick to jump to assumptions.

Hi OP. Maybe you could discuss your concerns with your nurse manager to get her take on the gift idea and explain the reason why. It does not sound like you are doing it to manipulate or hold power over the patient... but out of compassion. It might ...

I agree. And it's stressful for you OP to have to worry about your other patients while you are prioritizing the sickest one.. I am sure you were doing your absolute best with that patient, but it's frustrating and stressful to imagine what else coul...