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  1. Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    mismissy69 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to see if any of you other Nurses look down on those who take lunch breaks. I am working at a new facility and when I go to take my lunch break I notice I get smart little looks and...

  2. Want to be a nurse, but have to eat.

    mismissy69 replied to mslinzyann's topic in General Nursing

    this is an issue that I am currently batteling, look at the "looking down on nurses who take a lunch break" forum for more

  3. Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    mismissy69 replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everything you are saying I just wanted to see what others thought about this situation. I am in a new place so I cannot safely speak my mind, but when I can everybody better look...

  4. Help! Question for all RN's! ARE NURSES MEAN TO EACHOTHER??

    mismissy69 replied to AudioGirl's topic in General Nursing

    nussing is a team effort there is no way you are gonna know eveything and to sit here and downgrade anyone who in your words is "below" you and you are just a student is very offensive. i have met...

  5. Help! Question for all RN's! ARE NURSES MEAN TO EACHOTHER??

    mismissy69 replied to AudioGirl's topic in General Nursing

    DON'T EVER SAY THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are integral part of your staff. This is another thing I am sick of, some RN's thinking they are better than LPN's. There are some people who have been...

  6. Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    mismissy69 replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    I agree whole heartedly with you, I just wish I could say that lol I'll just have to wait 60 days

  7. Banning Crocs?

    mismissy69 replied to styRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    why does it seem that healthcare is more concerned with petty issues than the ones that really count? I am so sick of all the petty BS. How about this if I wear some shoes that arent comfortable to me...

  8. Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    mismissy69 replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    you're licensed thats all the more reason you should have a break. Im not diabetic but I know when my BS gets low I dont feel right physically or mentally and I start to shake, so I know I need to get...

  9. Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    mismissy69 replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    hmm I will have to look into to that, I am not in the union so I cant go there but maybe I can call the labor board and see what they say but it's not affecting me right now because I make sure to...

  10. Help! Question for all RN's! ARE NURSES MEAN TO EACHOTHER??

    mismissy69 replied to AudioGirl's topic in General Nursing

    unfortunately i think the phrase that nurses eat their young is true. in my experience i have seen how other nurses can be. when you're new your an outsider and they have to feel you out first so they...

  11. Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    mismissy69 replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    see if we are caught with anything at the desk it's an automatic write up because the idiots in administration see that there is no reason what so ever that you shouldnt get a lunch break, they wont...

  12. Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    mismissy69 replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    thats how it is here there is a smoking ban in public places but the residents do have a smoking room, also there is an outdoor patio connected to the unit where it states no one is supposed to be...

  13. Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    mismissy69 replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    sorry to vent you guys but I also notice that when theres a change of shift & the new nurse comes on thats the first thing they mention " I didn't even get a dinner break" wah wah wah but they...

  14. Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    mismissy69 replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    ok so what do you do when you are short staffed and you're not allowed to eat at the nurses station & your nurse is feeling faint or lightheaded? do you let him/her take a moment to eat or take...

  15. Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    mismissy69 replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    thank you all for your input also what im noticing is the nurses that I work with dont get out on to the floor until like 20-25 min after report because they want to socialize, take 50 million smoke...

  16. Any new grad ever been let go after 6 month trial period?

    mismissy69 replied to cjj0603's topic in General Nursing

    you are right on the money with this one. Yes unfortunately healthcare settings are like high school with the little clique's & things. Thats why I suggest a agency job or a job somewhere where...

  17. Any new grad ever been let go after 6 month trial period?

    mismissy69 replied to cjj0603's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain, If I were you I would be looking for another job as well. Maybe try an agency where you dont have to get into the politics and if you are somewhere you dont fit in or dont like they...

  18. Soo Many Posts On Criminal Records

    mismissy69 replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    Well in my state there is no way to find out. I tried and the BON just said go through with the coorifice. I don't agree with that method at all. Here you have to take the coorifice graduate then pass...

  19. I didn't get all this education to wipe behinds!

    mismissy69 replied to SeekingNur's topic in General Nursing

    And we as nurses aren't trained to do the same things the CNA's do? come on you can come up with something better than that, isn't it the NURSES who TRAIN the CNA'S? I see eveyone as an equal we are...

  20. how do you introduce yourself to patients?

    mismissy69 replied to panamama's topic in General Nursing

    I usually come in and say Hello how are you doing today im -------- and i'll be your nurse for the

  21. I didn't get all this education to wipe behinds!

    mismissy69 replied to SeekingNur's topic in General Nursing

    I hate when Nurses think they are too good to clean someone up. If I know my Pt is soiled or my co workers Pt is soiled im gonna clean them up. Im not gonna say oh let me get an aide to help you or I...

  22. At what point should a negative background check be mentioned?

    mismissy69 replied to kk2000's topic in Nursing Career

    You know im sick of that too what does my credit have to do with me getting a job. I really think it's a ploy to weed certain people out. If I don't pay my bills or chose not to it my freakin...

  23. Felony Record - can I still get a license?

    mismissy69 replied to mistirain3's topic in Nursing Career

    I also did some stupid things when Iwas younger and I had to go through a moral character review by the BON to get my license. The policy for my state is you have to take your boards FIRST and pass...

  24. At what point should a negative background check be mentioned?

    mismissy69 replied to kk2000's topic in Nursing Career

    You make a good point as to being an example to your children. I don't think young people realize how a mistake now can hurt their future. I know I wasn't thinking about it at the time. But on the...

  25. At what point should a negative background check be mentioned?

    mismissy69 replied to kk2000's topic in Nursing Career

    This is a touchy subject. I live in NYS and if you have a criminal background you have to disclose it if not you can be reported and BON will take your license away. I just went through a moral...