OliveVinesRN

OliveVinesRN

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  1. Job Discrimination...despite nursing shortage

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is so very true as

  2. Job Discrimination...despite nursing shortage

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Tweety, and thank you for responding. Thank you for your kind words as well. What part of the country do you reside? Is your town or city more diverse in the makeup of your population. I...

  3. Job Discrimination...despite nursing shortage

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, and thank you for responding. I agree, nursing has always been a white female dominated profession. However, this is rapidly changing. And around here, there are not many professional options...

  4. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone!!! I hope this New Year has been a kind one to you all thus far. Well, here i go again on one of my rants about the ever so intriguing world of nursing. Here's my pet peeve of the...

  5. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you very much for understanding. I pray to God every day that I can be the best I can be. But still, I get frustrated. And I don't understand that some people can judge me for that. I am...

  6. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, John, I respect you, because I simply adore male nurses. You guys seems to make some darn good nurses. But, John, I'm not saying that it's not part of our job. It is. But what I'm saying is...

  7. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    You know, you aren't even worth a reply, but I'll bite. No, the patients I am referring to is not at least 60 years old or older, they are in their 30s and 40s and know better. I actually like to...

  8. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I like your nerve telling me that I should find another job. No, you have some nerve. If it wasn't for me staying on my feet sometimes 15 hours at a time, then a lot of patients would be in trouble....

  9. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you go girl!!! You vent here, and know that I have your back. I totally feel where you are coming from and I empathize with you. It really frustrates me as well. Nurses don't deserve that...

  10. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, of course all patients are considered fall risk until you know better. And I've never expected a patient to get out of bed on their own and I always let them know to call me for assistance to...

  11. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel you all the way. Those patients are being very selfish when they say things like that. I have to walk away to keep from saying something to hurt their feelings. But, as I've told some other...

  12. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL!!! No, they haven't called my the maid just yet. But they sure act like I'm Florence on the

  13. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for understanding. I'm surely not a bad person. I really try very hard to be the best I can be while on the floor. But, I do get tired of leaving 5 hours after the time I was...

  14. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    You know, that irks me. We were in report the other night, and the day shift nurses were still sitting out there finishing up. And our supervisor (of all people) came in and had some numbers on a...

  15. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, there. I totally reflect what you're saying. Why haven't I been on here to post in the last week? Because I have been worked to death the last 5 days in a row. And I must say, I am very...

  16. Yeah, that's right, it's my fault.

    OliveVinesRN replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to me that these patients, nowadays, have become hostile to nurses. I don't know if they feel that we do this job for the money or what. Because I can definitely tell them that they do not...

  17. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate when patients come the nurses station, too. When they just stand there, I just keep charting or whatever I'm doing. What's wrong with them saying, Excuse me, nurse,? I can't read minds, so...

  18. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Now see, your situation was urgent. To prevent air from entering your veins in a life and death situation. The reason nobody came probably was because your nurse was tied up in the nourishment...

  19. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I go into the room that I was unable to go in at the time, this is my script: "I'm sorry that I couldn't get to your sooner, but I was tied up at the moment with a situation." When they ask you...

  20. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, as I've said before, the truth does tend to sting. And I'm not a candy-striper so I don't sugar coat anything. Nurses don't need your sympathy, we need your empathy. And if you empathized, you...

  21. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    And you know, the ones that don't ask for things are the ones that most of the time are in pain or really need something. And those are the ones that I actually offer pain medicine or small items to....

  22. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    It would definitely be better, if you can, ask for everything at once so I can get if for you on my initial assessment. That way, we can kill all birds with one stone and you won't be frustrated of...

  23. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are exactly right. In this day and time, we nurses are already time-crunched as it is. So I try to limit myself to the very necessary things like charting, passing meds, and taking care of my...

  24. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you very much for understanding. Yes, this is not every patient, but that kind of patient is increasing in numbers. And I don't mean that I don't ever get them what they need. It's just as...

  25. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    OliveVinesRN replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for understanding. You know exactly what I mean. I don't mind making them wait for pain meds if I have to push it and I am occupied in a patient whose status is declining by the...