Weeping Willow

Weeping Willow

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  1. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    Weeping Willow replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I don't think the nurse meant any harm. I think she was just sharing her personal beliefs and trying to help by doing so. The other nurse who withheld pain med - wow, that's certainly not the...

  2. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    Weeping Willow replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, Angstudentnurse, for whoever said "oriental". Times do change, don't they? When I was growing up, the correct term was "Oriental". Not so long ago, it changed to "Asian". Just like the...

  3. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    Weeping Willow replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain and am very sorry for all these really horrible things you have experienced. Please know that there are lots of Caucasians who are not racists. Also, please know that there are plenty...

  4. What do Psych nurses really do?

    Weeping Willow replied to tessa45's topic in Psychiatric

    She might want to become a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health or a Nurse Practitioner in this field. I wish her all the best. If she cares about people, she'll be great no matter what area...

  5. I asked my doctor to get me a licensed person to give me an injection

    Weeping Willow replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    It was ok to ask but not socially acceptable or wise, I'd say, to do so. You were ill, not at your best. I do understand where you are coming from on the issue, though. We worked so hard for our...

  6. How does a psych career affect the psych nurses?

    Weeping Willow replied to malusport's topic in Psychiatric

    I think I recognize mental issues more easily. Also, I realize there is often very little I can do about them except be calm, courteous, pleasant, humorous. I try to enjoy life now, not wait for it...

  7. Why do one year Med surg nursing before going into Psychiatry Nursing

    Weeping Willow replied to PurifiedH2O's topic in Psychiatric

    I applaud your self-teaching. :yelclap:You learned MedSurg on your own. More than one way to skin a cat. I don't know that all nurses are willing or able to do that or see the need for it but it...

  8. What do Psych nurses really do?

    Weeping Willow replied to tessa45's topic in Psychiatric

    I think it would be good if she spends some time in various psych settings. These include inpatient private hospitals, inpatient state mental hospitals, various behavioral medicine (mental health,...

  9. Any rn supervisors out there

    Weeping Willow replied to rnj1980's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do not like supervising others because you often get "lip" from them. I try so hard not to ever have to ask anyone for help or tell anyone what to do and much prefer to do everything myself....

  10. State institutions/hospitals

    Weeping Willow replied to RNoholic's topic in Psychiatric

    State hospitals probably pay less but you probably will get a pension, not just a 401k. Probably a little harder to get fired unless you abuse or neglect - then you're gone. You also deal in State...

  11. A big mess!!!

    Weeping Willow replied to edisonnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    We had a great pharmacology book. It was Govoni and Hayes. I think it was "Drugs and Nursing Implications". Or you can get tons of drug information, including side effects, on the internet....

  12. Face to Face Locked Orders

    Weeping Willow replied to <3Nursing07's topic in Psychiatric

    Why do you think this is not a good thing,

  13. LO's that KNOW IT ALL

    Weeping Willow replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry but I think that family member is right to advocate for her loved one. I think we all know that doctors do not always know best. Neither do nurses or pharmacists. And it is very good for people...

  14. being harassed for taking family medical leave

    Weeping Willow replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    A doctor's note is sufficient. If they don't believe you, they can check with the doctor. If they fire you or force you to quit because of intolerable work conditions, you can probably get...

  15. Most RN's first borns?

    Weeping Willow replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    first female, no alcoholism, lots of love in our family growing

  16. Special treament of a patient with money

    Weeping Willow replied to jbp0529's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, Kyrashamarks, great new insight. Maybe she is paying for the extras. I doubt it, but you never know. The same thing happens when President Bush and other dignitaries are in town, believe me....

  17. Lack of Care with my Child

    Weeping Willow replied to alotascruggs's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that sounds like a lot of sticks, especially if they did not put in a special type of IV line when all of those failed. I'm glad you have a picture. A lawyer might be interested in it,...

  18. Passing meds prepared by others

    Weeping Willow replied to cowboy_carl's topic in General Nursing

    this was happening at a correctional facility near here, according to a friend (nurse) who worked there. i made an anonymous call for her, without naming her, to the don. she put an immediate stop...

  19. Drinks in the nurses station...

    Weeping Willow replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    It's really amazing that people who can't seem to get meal and potty breaks are also kept from having a beverage nearby to quench their thirst. I do understand about protecting computers, papers, and...

  20. Meal and Potty Breaks

    Weeping Willow posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, I am seeing this way too much - nurses who are not able to even take a bathroom break, let alone a meal break. How often does this happen to you where you can't get to the bathroom when you need...

  21. Who here works overtime for the extra cash?

    Weeping Willow replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Is there another reason to work it? Yeah, sure, devotion to patients, service to humankind, but most of us work to survive when you get right down to brass tacks. I think different states are...

  22. Will this turn future employers off?

    Weeping Willow replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:Just go to the interview as you would to any other, be favorably impressive to them, express interest in the position, let them know AFTER all of that that you do have the need to be off on...

  23. Meal and Potty Breaks

    Weeping Willow replied to Weeping Willow's topic in General Nursing

    You will be more physically comfortable and able to think clearly, plus get paid for the

  24. It's CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

    Weeping Willow replied to danissa's topic in General Nursing

    I just am realizing why I'm having the best Christmas I've had in about 10 years. I don't have to work!!!!! For those who do/did, let me amend that a little. I do have to work late, late tonight...

  25. Do You Get Off Duty On Time?

    Weeping Willow posted a topic in General Nursing

    My relief person is late at least 90% of the time. No real problem, as I do not have to get kids to school or catch a bus. Also, I don't mind a few minutes of OT. But it irks me that the supervisor...