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    Nasty co-workers??

    MzMouse replied to CLJ1988's topic in General Nursing

    I went from shift work, where I worked with different people all the time; to a clinic with the same group of people. There is catty, gossipy people and behavior everywhere, but it bothers me more...
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    Smoking at Work.

    MzMouse replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with a few smokers and they tend to be the only people who find the time to take their 15 minute morning and afternoon break. We are all entitled to them, but most of us work through...
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    Sickest you have ever been, and still expected to work.

    MzMouse replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was working nocs at the time. I felt nauseous at the beginning of my shift and ended up with severe vomiting and diarrhea at 3am. I remember vomiting in at least three patient bathrooms because I...
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    Do you have friends at work?

    MzMouse replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    I do have one coworker whom I will meet for lunch or drinks outside of work. But this is pretty rare for me. I believe you have to be extremely careful who you allow into your out-of-work life....
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    Lpn Stressful???

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

    Nursing is stressful, whether RN or LPN. Different sorts of stress at each type of facility but certainly still stress. I worked at a nursing home for seven years and I have no worked in a clinic...
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    My bad attitude

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

    It is shocking and sad to see how many nurses have dealt with this. Management has a plan for any nurse willing to advocate for what is right and speak her opinion. 1. Call them in for a meeting or...
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    Tips for passing nursing school

    MzMouse replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't take a day off from studying; you just can't. Be that student who steps forward and volunteers when an opportunity presents itself in clinicals. Instructors appreciate it. Learn all you can...
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    Why do I get all the crazies......

    MzMouse replied to mamato3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I ask myself that same question at least weekly!
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    I Hate Managers!!

    MzMouse replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I can't imagine having a manager who isn't a nurse, that is a problem right there IMO. I heard a saying recently: Managers are like pigeons. Swoop in, make a lot of noise, poop all over...
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    I'm in trouble for doing my job?!

    MzMouse replied to LokiM's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that is insane. You should have never been bothered with this. Your manager should have told the complainers that you are doing your job and left it at that. Who the heck are these people...
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    The Stress of School Ruined my Relationship!

    MzMouse replied to carriesm8's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry about your relationship. Nursing school was easily the most difficult time of my
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    Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    MzMouse replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    That is so incredibly
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    Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    MzMouse replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    To the Know-It-All who takes every opportunity to show everyone, especially physicians, how brilliant she is: I'm not impressed. I could regurgitate information I have learned over the years and...
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    Things you'd LOVE to say to TPTB, and get away with it!

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

    Manager: It's important to answer the phone in the first one or two rings for good internal and external customer service. Me: Terrific. I will remember that and de-glove during a sterile...
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    Do your eyeglasses get in the way?

    MzMouse replied to misserella8036's topic in General Nursing

    I recently developed in intolerance to my hard contacts and was stuck in my old, ill-fitting glasses for a month waiting for an eye appt. My biggest problem was looking down during a procedure and...
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    How much do you feel that you can just "be yourself" at your job?

    MzMouse replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    I would love more coworkers like you. I too am quiet by nature and often just want to get my work done instead of chitchat or, more often than not, gossip. Not sure how some places would run without...
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    How much do you feel that you can just "be yourself" at your job?

    MzMouse replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    It is such a fine line. I try to be very careful with how much I share and certainly how much personal information. Having worked with several nurses who share way too much way too soon, I have...
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    All critism and no thanks

    MzMouse replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree. My manager buys us donuts to "thank us for all we do," then turns around and nitpicks us about trivial items as we bust our behinds. Skip the bribes and try honest, sincere...
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    Nurses Week

    MzMouse replied to meandrog02's topic in General Nursing

    It's nurses week??? You would never imagine it where I
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    New nurses don't know enough?

    MzMouse replied to nurturer's topic in General Nursing

    I learned as much if not more my first year of practicing nursing than I did through nursing school. I still learn; every day. The nurse that thinks he or she knows everything scares
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    How to NOT cry at work

    MzMouse replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I understand, I am the same way. I don't hide my stress very well and when it gets too bad the tears will come. Deep breaths will help and sometimes going into an empty room and taking a minute to...
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    New LVN! How do i get my first job?

    MzMouse replied to deelpn85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I suppose it varies from area to area, but around here a new grad would have no problem getting hired in LTC. Find out as much as you can about the facilities around you. They can be a good place...
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    I need encouragement.....

    MzMouse replied to charlottegirl's topic in General Nursing

    My mom was a nursing assistant when I started nursing school. She was less than enthusiastic about my career choice and trying to talk me out of it. Once I started school and was doing well she...
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    Dayshift or Nightshift: Which works better for families??

    MzMouse replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    No kids for me personally, but I have seen night shift work very well for families. Good
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    Calling Docs by their first name...

    MzMouse replied to zamboni's topic in General Nursing

    I have addressed the surgeons I work for as Dr ...... and will continue unless one comes along and insists we call them by their first