RenaissanceNurse

RenaissanceNurse

Med-Surg, L&D, NB-100+ (home care & office)

Tangential, enigmatic, compassionate lover of quotes: “The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.” ~Norman Schwarzkopf

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  1. CMA playing "Nurse Manager?" CMA boundaries? NPD?

    RenaissanceNurse replied to RenaissanceNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I get the impression that you have zero interest in my well-being and ask that you stop wasting your time, with what I consider faux "suggestions" and

  2. CMA playing "Nurse Manager?" CMA boundaries? NPD?

    RenaissanceNurse replied to RenaissanceNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your words of encouragement and

  3. CMA playing "Nurse Manager?" CMA boundaries? NPD?

    RenaissanceNurse replied to RenaissanceNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I might struggle and have my vulnerabilties, but I'm very good at recognizing and staving off the online nonsense. Attempts to get under my skin do nothing but empower and strenghten me. For those so...

  4. CMA playing "Nurse Manager?" CMA boundaries? NPD?

    RenaissanceNurse replied to RenaissanceNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Noted.

  5. CMA playing "Nurse Manager?" CMA boundaries? NPD?

    RenaissanceNurse replied to RenaissanceNurse's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU!! I appreciate your input and

  6. CMA playing "Nurse Manager?" CMA boundaries? NPD?

    RenaissanceNurse replied to RenaissanceNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Noted.

  7. CMA playing "Nurse Manager?" CMA boundaries? NPD?

    RenaissanceNurse replied to RenaissanceNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Noted.

  8. CMA playing "Nurse Manager?" CMA boundaries? NPD?

    RenaissanceNurse replied to RenaissanceNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I guess you have to endure the emotional-mind-raping I have, before you can fully understand what seems so fantastical, but is actually very real and sucks really

  9. CMA playing "Nurse Manager?" CMA boundaries? NPD?

    RenaissanceNurse replied to RenaissanceNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much, your kind and supportive words were a welcomed comfort

  10. CMA playing "Nurse Manager?" CMA boundaries? NPD?

    RenaissanceNurse replied to RenaissanceNurse's topic in General Nursing

    When commenting on my post, please do so using effective communication and active listening, essential skills for any and all in the medical field. “Most people do not listen with the intent to...

  11. CMA playing "Nurse Manager?" CMA boundaries? NPD?

    RenaissanceNurse replied to RenaissanceNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I can handle every-day-run-of-the-mill-drama, I've de-escalated many a tense situation over the years, even after the abuse ended and being diagnosed with C-PTSD. It's the moment my jaw starts to...

  12. CMA playing "Nurse Manager?" CMA boundaries? NPD?

    RenaissanceNurse replied to RenaissanceNurse's topic in General Nursing

    That makes sense, and if it had been relayed that way, I wouldn't have a problem. But the way he described her role initially was CMA in charge of making the schedule, which I didn't have an issue...

  13. CMA playing "Nurse Manager?" CMA boundaries? NPD?

    RenaissanceNurse replied to RenaissanceNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't blame you in the least. If I hadn't personally experienced the past 5 years of my life, I would have a hard time believing it,

  14. CMA playing "Nurse Manager?" CMA boundaries? NPD?

    RenaissanceNurse replied to RenaissanceNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I know, I'm so torn. I'm doing my best to be positive, and not judge, but it's hard when the niggles start to pile up. I think the challenge might be as "simple" (HA!) as setting the same...

  15. CMA playing "Nurse Manager?" CMA boundaries? NPD?

    RenaissanceNurse replied to RenaissanceNurse's topic in General Nursing

    She creates the document, indicating the hours -- those without a set schedule -- will be working. I genuinely mean no sarcasm, but I suggest choosing your words more carefully and taking your own...

  16. Bad reference?

    RenaissanceNurse replied to Nurse35150's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a CMA -- of 20 years -- that left a note on my cart: "I need you to come down asap, I don't know how to calculate 1mg." Concentration: 2mg/mL. I've had my share of dosing calculation "brain...