MzMouse

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    I AM "tough enough"!

    MzMouse replied to itsmycalling's topic in General Nursing

    You will see some difficult things, but nurses need to maintain composure with patients and their families. But there will be days you break down as you leave the room or drive home in tears. It has...
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    Sent home from clinicals :(

    MzMouse replied to Phillippians4:13's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really sorry this happened. Clinicals are for learning and sending you home accomplished nothing. Your instructor really overreacted to the situation. My best
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    Tell me why I'll LOVE nursing

    MzMouse replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    You make a difference in people's lives. You learn something new every day. You can work a flexible schedule and have many different specialties and workplaces to chose from. You greatly appreciate...
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    Next time I will tell her to shut up

    MzMouse replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I hope the truth prevails. Good luck with the
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    Is It Wrong to Look at Your Own Medical Info?

    MzMouse replied to jamonit's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard of people being terminated for looking up their own or family member's medical information. We are constantly being told that "big brother" is watching and if you are not authorized to...
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    HUH???...This Nurse Would Not Treat Me...

    MzMouse replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    He sounds like an over-the-top version of several know it alls that I have worked with over the years. Can't tell them a thing and when you try they get snotty. I have never worked with one quite so...
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    3rd shift always leaves on time... I never do

    MzMouse replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    My humble opinion from seven years in LTC. I never found it to be a shift war as much as problem with certain nurses. There were nurses from each shift famous for leaving odds and ends for the...
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    Are You Satisfied Being An LPN?

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

    Yes, I am. I work in a medical clinic in a job I enjoy. If I were to aspire to work in a hospital in this area I would need to return to school for an RN
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    Need shoulders to cry on, classmate killed in MVA

    MzMouse replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am so sorry about your classmate. Take a little time and grieve, but I do hope you continue with the program. (((big
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    Body Odor of Coworker or Pt.

    MzMouse replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I have had patients come in the office with horrendous body odor. But you deal with it and move on. I have never had to deal with a coworker with a bad odor, other than a manager who insists on...
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    What time does your shift begin? 7? 8?

    MzMouse replied to amy0123's topic in General Nursing

    8am - 5pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8am - 2pm on Tuesdays Office nurse for a general
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    Am I in trouble?

    MzMouse replied to nursetutor's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know a good nurse who doesn't occasionally call the next shift or on their day off to report something. We are human and have a lot to remember and a lot of information to pass on. I too...
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    Most stressful moment as a nurse: spouse on vent + decision making

    MzMouse replied to flaerman's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts are with you. I am so sorry for your
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    I am not personally responsible for everything within my workplace!

    MzMouse posted a topic in General Nursing

    My friend recently learned she is pregnant. She called her OB-GYN, who's office happens to be within the clinic where I work. The receptionist taking her information asked for the first day of her...
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    Interview for Med-Surg, did I blow it?? (long)

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

    Congratulations!!
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    I am not personally responsible for everything within my workplace!

    MzMouse replied to MzMouse's topic in General Nursing

    That's the funny (or not) part. This is not her first pregnancy and she is far from what I would refer to as a young woman. As a childless by choice person, you can be darn sure I have always known...
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    RN's attitute toward the LPN

    MzMouse replied to shoegirl28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am another in agreement that it depends on the
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    They called the cops!

    MzMouse replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    It is scary to be at work and have a reliable coworker not show and not call. A few months ago our receptionist wasn't there and no one had heard from her. She is normally there 10 minutes early and...
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    Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

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

    I agree! Most of the negative comments about LPNs I have heard is by people outside the medical
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    "VIP" Patients

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

    A while ago we saw a patient who was a relative of a higher-up at our clinic. My manager commented to me that I should make sure to give her excellent care. My response: "I give all my patients...
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    Unexcusable

    MzMouse replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    You were meant to be in that room with that poor man. What a sad situation. Elder abuse just breaks my heart. Your extra wonderful care must have been the highlight of his
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    Hey you..with the trashy blonde hair

    MzMouse replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    When an employee resigns at my place of work they are given an exit interview with HR. I would be bringing this up
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    Hey you..with the trashy blonde hair

    MzMouse replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    That is unbelievable!! I thought my manager came up with some doozies.
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    I am giving up

    MzMouse replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I am so sorry your are going through this. (((hugs))) As others have suggested, you might want to try another facility or specialty of nursing. There is no perfect job, but perhaps there may be...
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    Drinks in the nurses station...

    MzMouse replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    I would leave dehydrated every day if I wasn't allowed a water bottle at my station. Our policy states no food at the nurses station and beverages must be kept out of