PintheD

PintheD

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  1. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    PintheD replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Duckhillbandit your comment is offensive to me. I, for one, am an RN that is not interested in seeing any patient's member, young or old. Nurses believe very strongly in maintaining the dignity of...

  2. "That nurse is vile" (long)

    PintheD replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    No, that is what she called me and I consider it highly offensive. Much rather be called a "b****". Thank you Rob72! I humbly accept my award and will go forth proudly exhibiting all the qualities...

  3. How does it make you feel?

    PintheD replied to prettymica's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe she assumed you knew she is a nurse? Maybe in her current role of "patient requiring care" she feels her "caregiver" role negated? You may never know. Human beings are complex creatures, to say...

  4. Nursing is not easy money, no gain no pain

    PintheD replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    So many good points made here from both sides. IMHO nobody is right or wrong. It's all relative to the individual. And these opinions are, for the most part, not static. A new nurse may have...

  5. "That nurse is vile" (long)

    PintheD replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, hipcrip, good advice but you are correct, I think that window of opportunity is now closed for a sit down. Besides, I don't have a poker face and I believe my expression and body language would...

  6. "That nurse is vile" (long)

    PintheD replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, verbal offenses from patients are not a rarity unfortunately. I worked agency in Detroit and NYC for years and couldn't have done that if I didn't have a thick skin. The problem here is that...

  7. Why hire RN's when other disciplines can do the job

    PintheD replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    The reason why the RT often draw the ABG's is because they can charge for it. Same reason why, in some institutions, the RT shoots cardiac outputs. It's all about money. The real problem is the same...

  8. Johnson & Johnson commercials

    PintheD replied to Fribblet's topic in General Nursing

    Kris Harty I, too, want to thank you for your heartfelt input. We do a fine job on this site of bolstering one another up but it is invaluable to have your objective support. This is a hard job and...

  9. Magnet Designation

    PintheD replied to Fribblet's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly llg! Although I have termed it "Magnet Flunky". I worked for a hospital trying to achieve the "Pathway to Excellence" status. The hospital next door, within the same system, had become a...

  10. interviewing after assaulted by patient

    PintheD replied to fiveofpeep's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Prior to actively starting your job search perhaps you could get a letter from your MD stating you are cleared to return to work. It could help with conveying closure to the incident and an ability...

  11. I hate my boss!

    PintheD replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    As a manager, I do not want anyone on my team who does not get along with me. It just adds too much weight to an already busy day. I fired a nurse last summer because she detested me, but could never...

  12. All nurses do is wipe butts

    PintheD replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Bummer attitude not representative of their profession. When I worked as a nurse in NYC the firefighters hosted an annual event for FF and nurses. It was a booze cruise in the harbor and we anchored...

  13. I gave two weeks,,,but I dont want to finish

    PintheD replied to KarriRN's topic in General Nursing

    Finish up. I have to concur with so many of the others. Look, I know it's the last thing you want to do but do it for YOU! Work your next four shifts on your terms. That's empowering! Then take...

  14. Not a waitress or barista

    PintheD replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    A little off topic but...Years ago I witnessed an attending come into the nurses station and ask "who's responsible for making the coffee here?". Another nurse says "Oh doctor, I'll get you some...

  15. Feeling alone & depressed today

    PintheD replied to rnbsnmsn's topic in General Nursing

    The diverse knowledge found on these boards never ceases to amaze me! You have received some very practical and detailed advice that I hope helps you to move forward in your life. All the best!...

  16. I need more money.

    PintheD replied to rn2bsn's topic in General Nursing

    Why not follow through on some of those hits first? Best case scenario you receive a job offer. Now you are really in good shape for

  17. Nursing students...I can't believe...

    PintheD replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Smart

  18. Torn to pieces - Pls help?

    PintheD replied to fedupfinally's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh I feel your pain! A few months back I had a patient complain about me. She called me "vile", among other things. I wasn't written up but my manager handled it poorly. She completely vilified me....

  19. Should I go to University of Calgary or the University of Rochester? Please help!

    PintheD replied to veebeeG's topic in International Nursing

    Please do not spend $56,000 on a BSN. Stay in Canada to take advantage of the realistic

  20. Should i be a nurse?

    PintheD replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    The best part about being a bedside nurse is that it allows me to hone my customer service skills. Gosh people really are hard to please! I encourage anyone who values the entitlement mentality and...

  21. Dilaudid anyone?

    PintheD posted a topic in General Nursing

    Let's just say the following is a hypothetical.... An RN needs to access the Pyxis controlled refrigerated meds for a specific patient. When the RN discovers the needed med is not in the fridge she...

  22. Things you "should" be taught in nursing school

    PintheD replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Loads of good advice! My 2 cents - have a masters degree in communications as CUSTOMER SERVICE will trump clinical knowledge and skill set in any bedside nursing job present day. Maybe intern at...

  23. Dilaudid anyone?

    PintheD replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    AJPV - I'm not so sure. I've heard of countless circumstances where nurses have been guilty until proven innocent, and given no opportunity to prove said innocents. Twisting the facts is common...

  24. COPD patient wanting to leave to smoke

    PintheD replied to chris10lsuRN's topic in General Nursing

    I tell patients who want to smoke that the hospital is a smoke free campus and I cannot condone the activity. Then I get the NM or supervisor involved and call the primary for an update. Done. It's...

  25. Bullying--The Other "B" Word

    PintheD replied to rn/writer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well written and you do raise an interesting point of comparison. I, however, have had personal experiences in nursing that just aren't as cut and dry. For instance a fellow nurse in PACU of a...