Laine

Laine has 49 years experience and specializes in Varied.

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1. Two-Headed Snake Bully Nurse

   Laine replied to Milkofamnesia02's topic in General Nursing

   I agree. I would not suck it up and ignore the behavior. The text was childish and mean and whoever sent it needs to have his or her behavior checked or it will continue. I would research the number to possibly find the perpetrator and fo...

2. Are You Working Past Retirement Age?

   Laine replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

   Wow Ruby, thats a lot to go through! Im glad you have come through it and have found success on the other side. Take care!

3. Are You Working Past Retirement Age?

   Laine replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

   I'm so sorry to hear that Fran!

4. Are You Working Past Retirement Age?

   Laine replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for the comments. I think for me the level of stress won't be bad. I'm on Medicare and supplemental insurance now, so I don't need that benefit. Medicare with all the trimmings is not cheap either!

5. Are You Working Past Retirement Age?

   Laine replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

   I just retired. After a month of not working, I've been offered the opportunity to work wage, which means as few or as many hours as I want, but no benefits. I will probably do it for a few reasons: I miss my work family and being part of ...

6. Asked To Help Out With Colleague's Work Due to Her Being "Unapproachable"

   Laine replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   Absolutely take it up the chain to your manager. A good manager would counsel her & if necessary show her the door. I've worked with my fair share of bullies and they continue until there are consequences. I would not confront her directl...

7. Have you ever given a ride to and from work for your colleagues?

   Laine replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

   Parking at my hospital cost almost $1000/year if you were lucky enough to get a spot in a garage. Otherwise you had to park at a stadium and be bussed in. Feeling sorry for a single mom I started giving her rides to her car. But she didn't ma...

8. What is something you never thought you'd have to say to a coworker?

   Laine replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   I fired a nurse when he said to another nurse, in the hallway, I'd like to **** you. I mean seriously?! Why would anyone think that was OK? He acted like she should take it as a compliment.

9. Fear of Retirement!

   Laine replied to Laine's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you DebNurse, right you are!

10. Exhausted from Covid

    Laine replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    I would do FMLA, while deciding your next steps. I did that once, after being traumatized at a job and spent two months looking for something better. I found it and spent the next 20 years in the new job, which I have loved. It doesn't matter i...

11. Fear of Retirement!

    Laine replied to Laine's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you SmilingBluEyes, and same to you! Transitioning to part time is something I did too and is definitely helpful. Enjoy your retirement!

12. Fear of Retirement!

    Laine replied to Laine's topic in General Nursing

    JulieBoolie, Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! Both you and your husband have put in countless hours of hard, but important work. You deserve a restful, satisfying, low stress retirement. It sounds like you have a good plan in pl...

13. Fear of Retirement!

    Laine replied to Laine's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks CommunityRNBSN, I think that's great advice!

14. Fear of Retirement!

    Laine replied to Laine's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Subee, great suggestion!

15. Fear of Retirement!

    Laine replied to Laine's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks GrumpyOldBastard! I appreciate the advice & encouragement. I have to say that since joining this group, .my anxiety has gone way down. Thanks Everybody! I like that trick, "one adult-ing thing a day!