MzMouse

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    Called in tonight; I know I'm in trouble...

    MzMouse replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I hate that attitude. They wonder why we all need mental health days once in a while. I hope you get some sleep and feel better. Don't let it get to
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    How does one become assertive in the nursing field?

    MzMouse replied to nicnix's topic in General Nursing

    1. Have your story and the details straight. 2. Keep it short and to the point. 3. Remember you are informing them for the patient's well-being and to cover both your behinds. Becoming a better...
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    Tattling or reporting concerns?

    MzMouse replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's always best to approach the nurse in question first. But if something is a continuous problem and affecting patient care it can be not only appropriate but necessary to let management...
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    Co-worker hitting up the Dr.s for meds during shift?

    MzMouse replied to babiesX2's topic in General Nursing

    My clinic has a policy prohibiting "hallway medicine" as they call approaching physicians for the script without an appointment. I personally see my primary doctor if I need a script or have a...
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    nursing school and marriage

    MzMouse replied to e_zapanta's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school was certainly a tough time for my marriage, just because it took so much time and energy. Luckily, my husband was understanding and supportive and we made it through. If I had to do...
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    School is kicking my ***

    MzMouse replied to ksrose1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am also curious why you are being forced to go back to school. Nursing school is hard enough for those who really want to be there. I can't imagine anyone, regardless of ability and intelligence,...
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    Trite Management Platitudes

    MzMouse replied to IndySkies's topic in General Nursing

    "We need to consider this a challenge, not a problem" Don't tell me this when I am up to my teeth in "challenges". "We need to take it up a notch for patient care" This means we have too much...
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    Just met "Ms. Know It All LPN"

    MzMouse replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    I am pretty much just amused by the know-it-all at my workplace. It is so obvious she lacks confidence and is just trying to boost herself up. Honestly, it's downright funny at times. The not...
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    I would like to say

    MzMouse replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, what a great post! I am so happy for you working on such a great floor. :nuke: Woo Hoo for that nursing
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    Peeves at work

    MzMouse replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    1. Managers who offer to help "anytime" but when you ask do as little as possible before racing back to their office. 2. Coworkers receiving non-emergency personal phone calls each and every day....
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    I am getting terminated tomarrow

    MzMouse replied to nl2005's topic in General Nursing

    I am so happy you weren't terminated. A transfer might turn out to be a great thing. I have known lots of great nurses who just needed to find their niche. Wishing you the best.
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    Do your nursing supervisors do anything?

    MzMouse replied to tirednursedude's topic in General Nursing

    My manager will tell everyone who will listen how she is always willing to help and pitch in when we need it. Could have fooled me. The place has to be just about crisis mode before she can be...
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    I am getting terminated tomarrow

    MzMouse replied to nl2005's topic in General Nursing

    I sure don't see that either of these situations should lead to your termination. My best
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    Did I sign up too early for my PNCLEX?

    MzMouse replied to camib11's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was forced to wait several months to take the NCLEX as the test was only administered by pencil and paper when I took it. The olden days. I would have much preferred only a few weeks between...
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    A prime lawsuit

    MzMouse replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I couldn't judge without knowing more about the situation. I am an office nurse for a general surgeon. Diagnostic imaging is certainly the norm, but not unheard of to take a patient to the...
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    The more I think about a comment that my coworker made to me, the more ticked I get!!

    MzMouse replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Some people expect to be spoon-fed everything in report and that's not going to happen. I used to work with a nurse who could drag out report until past when I was supposed to leave for the morning....
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    Do family members injuried bother you more than patients?

    MzMouse replied to Marie-SC's topic in General Nursing

    I can handle family member/loved ones injuries and blood just fine, that has never bothered me. But I am not good as a clear thinking nurse when my husband or other family member is the patient or...
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    jitters

    MzMouse replied to nrsGrad08's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: Sudafed makes shake too. I avoid it on workdays. I would rather have the sinus headache then the jittery feeling. Keep reminding yourself how well you have done; getting those IVs...
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    How Many Lpn Students Made It Out Of Your Class

    MzMouse replied to vina2550's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I started with 12 and and 8 of us graduated. Most nursing students bond a bit whether trying or not, just because you are going through such a life changing experience together. I am still friends...
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    Working while in LVN school

    MzMouse replied to fascinoma's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When I went to school 16 years ago most of us did work very part time. I worked a couple four hours shifts a week. Looking back, I would have saved myself some stress by just not working. The bit...
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    New nurse here...slapped today by patient.

    MzMouse replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    This makes me so angry and that husband's attitude makes me furious. Why is somehow considered acceptable by the general public for nurses to take abuse as part of their job ? In any other setting...
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    Do you work when you have The Crud?

    MzMouse replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I had a horrible case of the crud a couple weeks ago. I did call in for two days due to a fever and body aches so bad I could hardly move. But I did go in once the fever stayed down, although I...
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    Acused of no compassion

    MzMouse replied to nurseofficegail's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone so far. I would definitely ask for specific examples. Sorry you are going through this, it stinks. I have been
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    What's YOUR nursing obsession?

    MzMouse replied to tanthalas's topic in General Nursing

    Patient teaching. You save patients and yourself a lot of trouble by taking the time to properly educate
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    Night Shift and Nausea?

    MzMouse replied to Poopsie Gigglebuns's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nights for seven years and well remember feeling nauseous when I was overtired. My "first night back" as I referred to my night shift after a few nights off I would feel awful by