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  1. wouldn't a 6-2 nurse have to be experienced and know what the heck they're doing

    gentle replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I think I agree with Grandmawrinkle on this one to some extent. It just seems that this is one of those people you need to watch and document. He/she should certainly know what to do with a fax...

  2. Poor nurses

    gentle replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in General Nursing

    hmmmmm, it's so hard to read this thread without 1) agreeing that we're not paid properly for what we do, and 2) cursing loudly enough to wake up my children and the neighbors

  3. If you can say one thing to your boss, what would it be?

    gentle replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    This one I did actually say, "I'm sorry, Who are you?! Visiting hours are over." "Oh, you're the replacement???!!!!! Well, it's nice to meet you." The other things I would honestly like to say,...

  4. If you can say one thing to your boss, what would it be?

    gentle replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    One of the other members said the statement in another post. I'll try to recite it, but don't know if I can. It's from the Princess Bride????? or something. "Yes, I know you are intelligent, now...

  5. White Supremacist patients

    gentle replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    @vashtee: Just ask to be reassigned on days that you can't take the ignorance. You're human. We all are. This isn't about a witty comeback or anything else. There's nothing wrong with your...

  6. Coworker reported me for something I hadn't done = Final warning

    gentle replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    There are tons of companies needing dialysis nurses. Find one and move on. Take the lessons you've learned with you and go. This nurse is a bully and isn't to be trusted. I work with one of those...

  7. Why are some nurses so rude to students?

    gentle replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, usually the students are ready for medications and assessments. There are some cranky, jacked up everything out there. Would you not agree? I really hate that some of the senior nurses chose...

  8. switching from nights to days - experiences?

    gentle replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Do what you need to do. This is about your life and your health. And to be quite frank, it doesn't matter what your compadres think or do. If they give you harder assignments then so be it. Learn...

  9. Why are some nurses so rude to students?

    gentle replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I do understand what you are saying regarding adls etc. However, be aware that shifts in thinking must begin to take place within the brain once a student begins passing medications. My...

  10. Why are some nurses so rude to students?

    gentle replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    Oiye, yes I see. Katy, I didn't communicate that thought clearly. I will try again. I am trying to word this correctly, so please continue to ask for clarification if you do not understand what I...

  11. Why are some nurses so rude to students?

    gentle replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    Oh goodness, there is not such thing as only a psw. Without you my day is pure hell. I appreciate all that you do. Thank you for everything though you may not work with me, you may work with my...

  12. Why are some nurses so rude to students?

    gentle replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    wow, gee fuzzywuzzy, you were less fuzzywuzzy than I was gentle. Perhaps, you are a bit more left brained with somethings and simply get down to the heart of the situation (kinda like me)? I'm...

  13. Why are some nurses so rude to students?

    gentle replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    Your statement is correct. However, you and I have 2 different priorities. Mine is to make sure the students understand the "whys" not just the "how tos". They will constantly be reminded of the...

  14. Why are some nurses so rude to students?

    gentle replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    @ OP: I see this quite differently. I too work DOU. You aren't there to feed the patient, help the patient get to the bathroom or help the CNA!!! That statement isn't okay for me. You are there to...

  15. Why are some nurses so rude to students?

    gentle replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    I will try to word this a carefully as possible so . . . . first off, you have not "taken my load". I find that statement irritating and frustrating. you are there to learn and I am there to teach...

  16. How to handle inappropriate comments

    gentle replied to Sparrow23's topic in General Nursing

    I try to come up with nice mentally/emotionally workable careplans that keep all staff members smiling . Although, if my managers knew, . Oh well, this is an unwritten care plan for the staff more...

  17. Depressed: I just don't know what to do anymore

    gentle replied to Scrubby's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I think you were very brave and mature in how you handled the situation. I don't know if I would have done as well or not. It's very difficult. I too believe that you are making the correct...

  18. Vasovagal syncope with seizure like activity

    gentle replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    I live this. Not so much anymore but, had them alot. i internalize stress as much as possible - personal choice in some cases. the end result was vasovagal. my zoloft has helped me by decreasing...

  19. Double Majoring in Biology/Nursing?

    gentle replied to nohika's topic in General Students

    It does appear I should clarify. No I wouldn't do both at the same time. However, I would use the electives to fill in some of the bio classes. You have plenty of time and there isn't a rush to get...

  20. I think I regret choosing nursing

    gentle replied to nsFAMU's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there I do agree with the poster who said you were burning out. You started out in ER, which is stressful, then chose to travel, then went to a NICU. This is the time to ask yourself what you...

  21. Double Majoring in Biology/Nursing?

    gentle replied to nohika's topic in General Students

    go for it. i am considering going back to pick up a second degree. trying to decide between biology or Sign Language interpretation. Just remember that the biology will improve your nursing...

  22. Riverside community college nursing program spring 2010 acceptance/denial

    gentle replied to ERN STUDENT 55's topic in General Nursing

    please call the school to verify, this morning. best

  23. Why

    gentle replied to nebrgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Leslie.

  24. How to Show Others You Are Happy While Working...

    gentle replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    :trout: Please notice above example. Step 1. Obtain nasty dead fish. Step 2. Beat the living H*** out of stupid nurse manager for being dumb enough to bring up such a stupid statement. Step 3. Using...

  25. Why Can't Visitors be as Polite As Inmates in the County Jail?

    gentle replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    There are indeed reprecussions for inmate rudeness to staff. There are no reprecussions for guard inappropriateness to staff. There are no reprecussions for visitors--who you'd like to lock...