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    LTC-I want report and count at beginning of my shift

    MzMouse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I used to have the same issues when I worked LTC and it always surprised me. When my shift was over I was more than happy to give report, count narcs and get the heck out of
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    accused of bullying....

    MzMouse replied to hellokittey22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Managers shouldn't even take complaints seriously when not one example can be made. I have been in your position and it's very difficult to defend yourself when you aren't even being told what you are...
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    How do you handle the everyday stress of a nurse?

    MzMouse replied to Bugs20091's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have been doing much better at leaving work at work; it isn't always easy but it makes all the difference. I also exercise, eat well and have a wonderful husband and friends. Oh, and a beer isn't...
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    How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    MzMouse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I live in snowy Minnesota and have never missed a day to work due to snow. Often I make it when coworkers who live closer cannot make it in. I think nurses owe it to their patients and fellow staff to...
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    Is this the norm everywhere? Should I turn & run the other way?

    MzMouse replied to LPNKY2012's topic in General Nursing

    Evidently not slight of hand enough... Wow; that is scary. As far as policy compared to what actually goes on; that isn't uncommon. If I roomed every patient ( I work in a clinic) the way our Patient...
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    To the nurses: Can you be a great nurse if you're very shy?

    MzMouse replied to chariot's topic in General Nursing

    I am naturally introverted, but 20 years of nursing has made me much more outgoing. You have to be willing to speak up and advocate for your patient and be able to effectively communicate with your...
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    My nurse looks like a zombie

    MzMouse replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Reminds me of a comment on the last Press Ganey survey..."the nurse looked tired." Seriously?? If that is your biggest complaint I guess we are doing something
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    What are your tricks for leaving work at work?

    MzMouse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    It has gotten easier over the years. I used to run everything through my head all the time and let it keep me awake at night. But these days if I did everything to the best of my abilities while on...
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    Baffled

    MzMouse replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    A few years ago my husband was in the ER; sick as a dog but very much able to speak for himself. I accompanied him and added a couple times to the consult with the ER doc but for the most part sat...
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    Should a gay male LPN reveal his sexual orientation...

    MzMouse replied to LPNTO's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have always avoided personal questions; simply because they lead to more personal questions. I am happily married and childfree by choice and some people cannot understand a nurse not wanting to be...
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    Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

    MzMouse replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    That does bother me too. We do have that policy in our dress code but it is not
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    Any tips with smells? Please!!!

    MzMouse replied to AML2007's topic in General Students

    I am fortunate to not have much of a sense of smell; probably due to years of allergies. Even when an oder is particularly bad it just doesn't really bother me. If something is getting to me I do my...
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    Heartbroken. Ball was dropped BIG TIME. Advice?

    MzMouse replied to cmcervantes63's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss and the manner in which it was handled. I certainly hope you and your family pursue this; it sounds like this facility needs to examine how they do things. Contacting...
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    Watchers vs. Doers

    MzMouse replied to KeepItRealRN's topic in General Nursing

    It seem the longer someone is a watcher the less chance they will ever again be a doer. My current manager loves to tell stories of her former doer career, but she certainly doesn't seem to truly...
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    Please help me LPN's or former LPN's...

    MzMouse replied to C287's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1. How long were you or have you been an LPN? 19 years 2. Where did you attend school? At a Technical College in Minnesota 3. Where did you or do you currently practice and in what area of nursing?...
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    Behaviors you've learned to lose when at work.

    MzMouse replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly what you mean! When I am busy I must look like I am ready to bite someone's head off. I have even heard comments in reviews about it. It's taken a while but I have finally, hopefully,...
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    Pet Rat Visiting - Nurses Creeped Out!

    MzMouse replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I think rats are adorable; but I am weird that
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    Going to work with a broken heart...

    MzMouse replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts are with you regarding whatever you are going through. I have found work can be a refuge when struggling with difficulties in your personal life. At least you have 8 or 12 hours that you...
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    Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    MzMouse replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    ER nurses are cool. Anyone who can stay cool, calm and collected in emergencies are way cool. I am an office nurse; who no one thinks is cool. But I could care
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    Things noane told you about nursing

    MzMouse replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    No one told me that for every overly anxious patient there would be one in complete denial of their serious health condition. The 21 year old man with lymphoma who was angry with the surgeon for...
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    MzMouse replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are welcome; I was very happy to help. It would be nice if you would return the favor once in a while. Before you grab your bag and head out the door for lunch could you at least look around and...
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    Stress Relief after a BAD shift?

    MzMouse replied to JStollRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have a coworker who can go home and completely leave work at work. I am so jealous. That is my idea of stress relief. For myself yoga has been a great stress reliever. I have nothing again a beer or...
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    Can your employer call you back after you called off sick and demand you come in??

    MzMouse replied to princessnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly I can see it if there is a nurse who calls out frequently for every little thing. But for myself I would be upset. I call out about once every two years, when I call in sick I am
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    having to tell your manager you're quitting....the good, bad, and ugly

    MzMouse replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I love my job, but I can't stand my current manager. I would take pleasure in handing her my resignation. But since I do love my actual job I
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    Chewing Gum

    MzMouse replied to Otessa's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree, for the most part it is obnoxious. Occasionally I need a cough drop when I have a tickle in my throat and I find myself apologizing for it. But I figure it is better than that dry cough that...