FireStarterRN BSN, RN

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    I was denied a maternity leave.

    FireStarterRN replied to StephMatousek's topic in General Students

    I'm saying that women who are sexually active can have a birth control failure leading to an unplanned pregnancy. I'll bet that if we polled the allnurses women, we would find that a large percentage...
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    Apologizing when paging physicians

    FireStarterRN replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks llg, you said it well. I think some people are confused. Common courtesy doesn not equal groveling. I also sense a lot of resentments against physicians on this thread. Frankly, from my...
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    I was denied a maternity leave.

    FireStarterRN replied to StephMatousek's topic in General Students

    Getting pregnant isn't always a choice. Often it's an accident. Are you suggesting that, if a smoker gets lung cancer, THEN the school can kick them out? What about if an obese student gets an...
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    Should spelling count?

    FireStarterRN replied to betc's topic in General Nursing

    Potato is to potatoe as tomato is to: A) tomatoes B) tomato paste C) tomatoe D) salsa Extra credit: Which is the correct
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    I was denied a maternity leave.

    FireStarterRN replied to StephMatousek's topic in General Students

    What does smoking have to do with this, Stanley? A better comparison would be, what if you got prostate cancer and needed to take a semester off for radiation and chemo? Would it be fair if the school...
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    Apologizing when paging physicians

    FireStarterRN replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    I always say "So sorry to bother you..." when paging a physician. It's a social nicety that really makes everyone feel better! And, wouldn't you know it, I really can't think of the last time a...
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    I was denied a maternity leave.

    FireStarterRN replied to StephMatousek's topic in General Students

    That's true Stanley, but it does sound like this student is being treated unfairly. It's not as though she failed or was caught high on drugs. It sounds as if her pregnancy became a medical problem...
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    I am sorry

    FireStarterRN replied to patrick1rn's topic in General Nursing

    How about "I'm here for you in a professional capacity, and I'll even show you where you can buy coffee"
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    I was denied a maternity leave.

    FireStarterRN replied to StephMatousek's topic in General Students

    That's a bummer. That's ridiculous that failed students have priority over you. Are you having medical issues that require you to take this
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    Sometimes its the little things that make me wanna lose it!!

    FireStarterRN replied to female12233's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard for patients to sort out who is who, since nurses don't have a distinctive uniform. They really don't know much about the workings of the hospital system and get confused. Try not to take it...
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    I am sorry

    FireStarterRN replied to patrick1rn's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl::lol_hitti:yeahthat:
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    I am sorry

    FireStarterRN replied to patrick1rn's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't have time to get some coffee for a patient's family "so sorry" is merely a social nicety that communicates good will and
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    I am sorry

    FireStarterRN replied to patrick1rn's topic in General Nursing

    The term "I'm sorry" can have many meanings in English. It can be used to apologize. It can be used to express sympathy. You can use it when you didn't hear someone and need them to repeat what they...
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    When is the best time to get pregnant?

    FireStarterRN replied to Spazzpup's topic in General Students

    This is such a personal decision, I can't imagine how a group of strangers can help. You will probably get such a variety of responses
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    Aggressive Nurses

    FireStarterRN replied to Moneypitt's topic in General Nursing

    What made you change? I'm glad you did, I think that's great. I'm the type that is fun to work with. I like to have fun with my coworkers and not pick on people or cut them down. I like to joke...
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    Hateful LTC Staff...How Should I deal With It?

    FireStarterRN replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    What a nightmare, I'm so sorry. That place sounds utterly
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    Nurses on meds

    FireStarterRN replied to Deevine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't be surprised if more than half of practising nurses are on some sort of anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medication. I wouldn't worry about this, these medications are very commonly
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    Aggressive Nurses

    FireStarterRN replied to Moneypitt's topic in General Nursing

    Are you saying you are this type of nurse, or are you saying you don't like this type of nurse? Or, are you saying that you have been this type of nurse, but now you don't like this type of nurse? Or...
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    Should spelling count?

    FireStarterRN replied to betc's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you RN/Writer, I knew you'd have the answer!
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    Should spelling count?

    FireStarterRN replied to betc's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's Dan Quayle who says
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    How to Gain Respect in the Workplace

    FireStarterRN replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    He's an insecure bully.They respond best when you look for their weakness and exploit it by fighting fire with a missle launcher, unfortunately. Once they get burned they look for a weaker target....
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    Should spelling count?

    FireStarterRN replied to betc's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I believe the proper grammatical way to say that is "Spelling and good grammar ALWAYS count". Perhaps RN_writer could chime in on which is
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    Should spelling count?

    FireStarterRN replied to betc's topic in General Nursing

    Spell check is invaluable for people like
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    Gender descriptions in my MSN text

    FireStarterRN replied to nursesail's topic in General Nursing

    The whole idea of God as 'he' is sooooo based on the extreme patriarchal structure of the culture of the Hebrew people who invented monotheism. It's unfortunate. Previously human societies also had...
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    Please date all food items in refrigerator or it will be tossed, after 3 days

    FireStarterRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, how would your interpret the note on the breakroom fridge "Please date all food items in refrigerator or it will be tossed, after 3 days" You've been working somewhere for 10 months and no one has...