TrudyRN

TrudyRN

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  1. Wondering how others deal with RUDE patients, docs, colleagues?????

    TrudyRN replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Did you report

  2. Wondering how others deal with RUDE patients, docs, colleagues?????

    TrudyRN replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are most definitely reading in. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think anyone who could take the high road was a GTS or

  3. What color of suit to purchase for job interview?

    TrudyRN replied to krazykev's topic in Men in Nursing

    According to anything I've ever read on this topic, this is not so. It matters very, very much that your clothes indicate that you fit in with the established

  4. What color of suit to purchase for job interview?

    TrudyRN replied to krazykev's topic in Men in Nursing

    So true - in every area of life. Those who dare to have different views or, God forbid, express them, are often not

  5. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    TrudyRN replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'm glad I don't, Suesquatch. Nevertheless,

  6. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    TrudyRN replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    Please re-read my post. You have read into it something that I did not say at all. I said not a single word about your brother's academic ability. I was talking about quotas. And to meet a quota, it...

  7. BON wants my adoption decree!

    TrudyRN replied to brookorrn's topic in General Nursing

    No and it's annoying. where is

  8. Wondering how others deal with RUDE patients, docs, colleagues?????

    TrudyRN replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not vain, Tweety, just professional and experienced in

  9. Wondering how others deal with RUDE patients, docs, colleagues?????

    TrudyRN replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    It could be personal at times, though. It can be gender, race, etc. that evokes the

  10. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    TrudyRN replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    I am white and have also experienced prejudice - from blacks. I assure you, you are not alone. As I said before, white is a color, too. I handle it the way you do. I just keep on going, being the best...

  11. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    TrudyRN replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting but not

  12. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    TrudyRN replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    They "elected" to come here because they were starving in Ireland . They "elected " to come here because the Russian Cossacks, the Spanish royalty, Hitler's Germany, and probably other countries were...

  13. Being "written up"

    TrudyRN replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    Just for the record: you can be written up for anything they feel like writing up, any time, by any one. If they like you, the write-up will disappear. If they don't, it could get you fired,...

  14. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    TrudyRN replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry for all of your pain. What are you doing, MotorcycleMama, to change things? I know it's not easy. I want to offer my support and friendship, for what they are

  15. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    TrudyRN replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    yes, I look for it to go soon,

  16. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    TrudyRN replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    I just can't help but wonder if you somehow invite it. You are thinking about it, hoping not to get it, it is totally on your mind, and I'm guessing it somehow shows. I understand you are not doing...

  17. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    TrudyRN replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know your age but I don't think it will happen in our lifetimes, unless Jesus comes back

  18. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    TrudyRN replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you have had troubling times but hang in there and God

  19. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    TrudyRN replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    While I know there is plenty of prejudice from majorities toward minorities, there is also plenty of prejudice from minorities toward majorities. I have been on the receiving end plenty of times. If...

  20. Parents of Handicapped or Ill Children

    TrudyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, if any of you are parents of children who face physical and mental challenges, would you mind sharing some of what life is like for you and your family? Are employers and insurance companies...

  21. Help, questions to ask during interview

    TrudyRN replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in Emergency

    "Let's see, this is a night shift position?" "Uh, no, it's Days." "Oh, that's right, sorry." "Will you be able to work Days?" "Yes, Day shift is fine." Or, you could try asking the HR secretary...

  22. BON wants my adoption decree!

    TrudyRN replied to brookorrn's topic in General Nursing

  23. BON wants my adoption decree!

    TrudyRN replied to brookorrn's topic in General Nursing

    And if these fail, get a lawyer to write a letter on your behalf. This sounds like a totally unnecessary demand from the BON. Does everyone who's adopted have to do this? I can't imagine why they...

  24. In A Quandry - What To Say

    TrudyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am seeking advice. I am wondering if I should apply for a promotion. Actually I already applied, just it is now time for the next step (interview). I would be supervising my current peers and...

  25. Question for Psych RN's about pt on cardiac unit

    TrudyRN replied to al7139's topic in Psychiatric

    I think the VA is messing with you. Have they never heard of involuntary admission? Maybe you can get him to a state mental hospital, where they likely have to evaluate him. Or get him to the VA...