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Since earlier posts talked about psych let's really analyze this issue. There are 2 sides to every story. There are verbal and non-verbal ques that allow minorities to see if someone is racist. We don't know what really happened but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. The father was wrong for accusing you of being racist. I would have just kept it to myself, just as long as you were taking care of my daughter. Could he be showing displaced anger b/c his daughter is sick & you are the nearest target? Could he be projecting his feelings towards you? Maybe he's the one that's actually racist. Could it be that you failed to acknowledge him in a respectable manner? Would it have been too confrontational for you to tell him like a professional what your main priority is right now? Why did you feel the need to broadcasts this on the forum? R u unsure if you're a racist or not? Do you need validation? Why r u so quick to get assigned to another patient? Later, I would have documented what he said. Then I would have pulled him to the side and said "It most be very hard to know that you have a sick daughter right now. Etc. Im sorry, what makes you believe that I'm racist. I'm not racist, but if you feel uncomfortable with me as your daughter's nurse I will be more than happy to assign you another nurse." But I guess that would have taken too much time & patience for an unappreciative ____. What I believe really happened is that both you and him were agitated about something earlier that day. How dare he interrupt you & ask about some bull**** You gave a certain expression on your face or inflection in your tone or either gave him no eye contact whatsoever and he was offended. Next time let him Know what you're doing with his child and where he could be helped. Instead you came off as Im a nurse go waste some low level employees time..

Someone commented earlier that african americans are VERY paranoid when it comes to the healthcare system.... I was offended b/c it was a generalization; however, you nailed me when you stated police. But there are many minorities who are not in your category of distrusting both the police and healthcare. On a personal note, I don't necessarily distrust the police, I just dont have respect for the profession as much as I should. I know that was harsh but its the truth. I know officers make the world a safer place & etc. And they are real people & etc. I have never done anything illegal except a few minor traffic tickets. But I dont discriminate racially. I dont like white/black/hisp/asian officers, b/c they are all bias. But I guess they have to be in order to do their job. I still believe that your skin color can make a difference between you living and being shot 4-47 times in the back.

Please be careful of what you decide to share on this forum. As soon as I read the response, I figured someone would reply with one of these messages. I agree that it is unacceptable behavior to call someone a racist just to push buttons. There are some minorities who probably do just call people racist to incite anxiety, but I have yet to encounter one. There are straight guys who are called fagots. There are virgins who were called sluts. There are people who are falsely accused all the time of being or doing something that they did not. There was a time when _______ could be falsely accused of something & be lynched. Why should majorities get to engage in this type of behaviors just because their majorities? My God, the nurse wasn't crucified and she's still allowed to practice. PLEASE NOTE THAT MINORITIES DO NOT JUST THROW AROUND THIS WORD LIGHTLY JUST TO UPSET MAJORITIES.

thank you! i thought i was the only one who caught on to that statement "...very paranoid"

I think you have to be some type of Advanced Practice Nurse to give this Nsg Dx. 2-3yrs of graduate school in witchcraft or just a natural powerful empath.

There was a senior student nurse who started almost all over b/c she changed her major to nutrition. She realized that she wanted to educate individuals on the prevention of certain issues and not just deal with the sick. She thought of the nurses role as being too late. I just think she couldn't cut it. But there is money in medicine and very little money in using natural products.

Although you are a new grad, u are still working as a Registered Nurse. I believe when your job requires you to deal with body fluids and place yourself at risk for health problems (stressful environment, working around communicable disease,etc) and to be responsible over someone's life you should make more money than other professions. Making a mistake can cost a life. Can you place a value on someone's life? That mentality is one of the reasons why some predominately female occupations have lower salaries. You are worth more! If new grad salaries are creeping too close to what top experienced nurses are making, MAN-Up and demand more. Dont try to lower the starting salaries for individuals who may be struggling financially with Kids and no husband or etc. The world is full of jealous people. Can anyone just be proud for another person?

You wouldn't have to educate the public on what nurses do if the public knew that the title required a 4-year degree. A light bulb would go off in the individual's head. "hmm, I wonder what they do and certainly it wouldn't be a 4-year requirement for nothing." The interested one's would educate themselves. I see that titles play a big role in the nursing community. Personally, I think it doesn't matter. It's embarrassing to brag about having an BSN when your making maybe 50 cent more. I could have ADN, BSN, MSN, ESPN, MF behind my name if Im not making more, it's vain to argue that I'm better or more qualified than you whether it be true or not, because the truth of the matter is if that were the case it would show in the paycheck.

I would try to find a loop hole. Do you have a copy of the contract that you signed? If so, did the contract require you to work in a specific specialty? Did the contract list the hospital's company name or the actual location that you are to work? Although I seriously doubt that the contract would be anything less than iron clad, you maybe able to cut the time in half if there is a breach in the contract. It may seem like your trying to get over, but you had no idea that you would be working in a ltc setting. Or did you? I would work half the time and pay half of the money I owe back in student loans depending on other offers I received from neighboring hospitals that actually have the specialty I desire to work in

Or ALL people Eat too much! aortic pulmonic erb's point tricuspid mitral

1rst place ER or ICU? 2nd place Ltc Acute care hospital? Never in a million years place---- Peds, ob I think I would like the ER b/c there wouldn't be a daily necessary routine. Being able to handle anything that comes through those doors and remain intact emotionally,physically,mentally seems challenging. Working with patients during a time of great need, I would guess is more satisfying. Although you may not follow up, you still know that you've played your part.

I'm still a student nurse so feel free to warn or correct me towards the right path. When witnessing a female RN being yelled at by a doctor till the point that tears are rolling down her face, is it best not to intervene? The RN could very well be wrong but I believe that there's no sense in yelling in the work place unless it will help the patient.

If you really want to be a RN just humble yourself and take the d***classes. Life is not fair......

Sorry this is off the subject but I finally get it! After reading this... I realize the big difference between doctors and nurses are assessment skills. Many wanted a doctor who would listen and inspect paying close attention to the person that happens to have a sickness and not just the sickness.

There are diploma RNs right? Therefore it may be one of the best jobs without a college degree