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Ah, yet another fine example of propaganda in nursing. #1 Because most places are staffed by acuity, even when they are "fully staffed," they are still severely understaffed. I still see a lot of canellations. #2 Speaking for myself, I am not looking for a pat on the back, but rather the lack of the insult. #3 Just curious, Why should nursing in general not expect recognition for a hard job, well done, every other career field is aloud to expect it. Everyone is sure quick to point out when a nurse makes a mistake. I especially like hearing a legitimate complaint being referred to as "whining". Oh, hey, let me take my 5 minute pee break and figure out a way to recruit new nurses, NOT. Oh, Hey, and while I'm at it, why don't I remain quiet and submissive,and not "complain" about being overworked so as not to encourage improvements in nursing. PULEASE! When nurses are overworked and understaffed, it is just plain dangerous to the patient, which is the situation in many instances. This is the 21st century and this should not be the case. Have A Good One:cool:

not complaining about the gifts but about how ridiculously insulting they are. If administration truly recognized the value of nursing or even about the patient, they would stop worrying about the bottom line and provide adequate staffing and support. Don't treat my like poopoo 360 days a year and then hand me a shoelace and say "oh, here, see, I do appreciate you." Sorry, I'm not stupid and I don't buy into it.

Yup:cool:

All of the items I have received over the years have been ridiculous junk. I always give it away. Nothing but a big insult

ROFLMBO!!!!! Ditto, I like that and I couldn't agree more!!!!!

OH, YUCK!!!!! LOL Okay, one time I was emptying and ileostomy on a completely alert and oriented patient. I won't describe it, but it was nasty. Well, I got to the bathroom in the patient's room and I couldn't help it, I just started gagging. It took everything I had not to vomit. The patient of course could hear me. He got on the call bell and said "help, the nurse is sick she needs a nurse". I went home sick that day. That is the only time I had that reaction.

I would be interested in idependently contracting, but really have no clue on how to go about it. If you have any tips let me know, thanks:cool: