mattsmom81

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  1. staffing tried to trick/bully me in today!

    mattsmom81 replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 3 months last year in a LTAC and I heard via grapevine to watch out...the stafffing coordinator was pulling this kind of stuff. So...I kept a copy of the schedule religiously. The first time...

  2. How can you say you're not paid well?

    mattsmom81 replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    "Nurses are the only people who, when confronted with the enemy, circle the wagons and shoot each other."--- posted by NurseGoodnight What a sad and true comment on our

  3. Completely innaccurate report!

    mattsmom81 replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like we've worked in the same ICU Pricklypear! I can sure relate. I always take a verbal report with a grain of salt as I've been burned too many times. BUT when its totally innaccurate, I do...

  4. MSDS and hand lotion

    mattsmom81 replied to tntrn's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! yes Renee...I agree...so much of this seems to be a strong arm attempt to control NURSES as a group, and direct/dictate to us us at every turn. Sometimes I get the sense management is really...

  5. Reward system for hardworking CNA's..need help!

    mattsmom81 replied to NurseWiggins's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One thing I found successful when I was charge on a stepdown unit was, with my director's support, recognize and reward the good CNA in a tangible way. I had one super CNA. First of all I recognized...

  6. Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

    mattsmom81 replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

    So... write a letter yourself then put down the observations of other nurses???Doesn't make sense to me but ah well....whatever. I agree letter writing is more effective than griping amongst...

  7. Verbal abuse by physicians in ICU

    mattsmom81 replied to erinnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Good options from Angie O'Plasty...it all depends on the amount of support in the environment and how much fight you have in ya. Hasn't physician abuse been shown to be a key reason nurses leave the...

  8. Relative goes to Hospital Admin and states that you stole narcotics!

    mattsmom81 replied to Tessaprn's topic in General Nursing

    I would calmly keep bringing up the drug abuse histories of the son in law and his family...over and over...to all authorities. Try not to stoop to his tactics, which are consistent with a drug...

  9. Anyone else with sacroiliitis?

    mattsmom81 replied to MomNRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have found Mobic to be very helpful, although I have to take it with food so it doesn't tear up my stomach. Yes, mine stirs up with periods. Must have something to do with the swelling/pressure in...

  10. staffing tried to trick/bully me in today!

    mattsmom81 replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    GRRR! I think I would followup with the higher ups on this one, particularly since other nurses are getting setup in this little scam as well. This sounds more like harassment/ hostile work...

  11. The agency REALLY cheesed me off today

    mattsmom81 replied to bulletproofbarb's topic in Agency Nurses

    I think we have all had this type of thing happen where we've simply had to call off...for illness, for lack of sleep, family emergencies. I too get tired of getting scolded for it. We are only human...

  12. Any Suggestions for a 1st time Clinical Instructor???

    mattsmom81 replied to nightingale's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Just want to wish you much luck and success in your new endeavor.

  13. Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

    mattsmom81 replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't want to get upset about it don't, but please don't minimize the concerns of others who are trying to better our profession. Public perception is shaped largely by media influences... who...

  14. Nurses Union in WA

    mattsmom81 replied to mattsmom81's topic in Washington Nursing

    Ah thank you TNTRN...USNU were the initials I read in the Bremerton Hospital website...I wondered what it stood for. :) Glad to hear it is decent. I was so looking forward to strong and decent union...

  15. Witchcraft in the hospital

    mattsmom81 replied to Cassinia's topic in General Nursing

    OMG. If this is proven true and she is found guilty, she needs to be jailed, then labeled as a sexual predator IMO. How horrid for a 'professional' to take such advantage of people with psych...

  16. MSDS and hand lotion

    mattsmom81 replied to tntrn's topic in General Nursing

    Someone has too much time on their hands to think up all these ridiculous rules that take our time away from patients. Had a friend with allergies to the 'hospital recommended' skin lotion and was...

  17. Very angry

    mattsmom81 replied to labman's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have no legal requirement to report gossip, nor will I. I'm not going to argue legalese either. If I witness abuse personally, or the patient gives me reason to suspect, then I am mandated to...

  18. Very angry

    mattsmom81 replied to labman's topic in Men in Nursing

    What I am reading here is simply a lot of hearsay, and judging based on gossip, which is wrong IMHO. ONLY the people directly involved/witness have the information to give to authorities. These people...

  19. Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

    mattsmom81 replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Oh this definitely plays a role......but they don't have the $$$ and support to do so. IMO their central 'message' has never been true and strong enough to motivate enough nurses to join their...

  20. Phasing out LPNs/LVNs?

    mattsmom81 replied to darcieg's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Personally I would love it if all of nursing became BSN entry level, for solidarity and professional reasons. If its done right, that is. RIGHT is if all nurses currently practicing are...

  21. Do you care "FOR" your patients or care "ABOUT" your patients?

    mattsmom81 replied to Lanceman's topic in General Nursing

    Well we're kinda mincing words here IMO, as to me the terms are interchangeable. The caring factor (whether for and/or about) in our work should remain professional. Those who cross boundaries do...

  22. How do You deal with Man-Hating Female Nurses?

    mattsmom81 replied to PrisonrNurs's topic in Men in Nursing

    In ICU I am frequently the minority sex, and yeah, I can get tired of of the locker room talk and 'female bashing' that can go on as well. Like you said, we deal...if it gets to us we occupy...

  23. Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

    mattsmom81 replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Huh?? Do we live in the same country? The public may TRUST us (like they trust nuns...we do altruistic, martyr-like work for the greater good) but respect? Nah. It just ain't there, IMHO. The MD's...

  24. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    mattsmom81 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Well I guess we can both serve as a warning to other nurses then ...LOL!

  25. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    mattsmom81 replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Oh..just wanted to add..I am so thankful to read about nurses who have been successfully dx and are in treatment and are doing well...AND practicing nursing...I hope to be back there in the trenches...