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dec2007

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  1. Magnet Designation: What's the Attraction?

    dec2007 replied to ElizabethStoneRN's topic in General Nursing

    So far, it has not impacted our staffing or eliminated mandatory

  2. How do you remain civil with coworker's you hate :)

    dec2007 replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Additionally, I always assume whatever is talked about at the nurse's station is overheard by patients and their family members, and that they don't want to hear about anyone's boyfriend, family...

  3. How do you remain civil with coworker's you hate :)

    dec2007 replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Very sound advice, although I don't always find it all that easy. I am constantly reminding myself that I am there (at work) to do the very best I can for whomever I am caring for that day, and that...

  4. Gossip Girls... (And boys)

    dec2007 replied to ambobam's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well said!

  5. Should we put up with verbally aggressive relatives ?

    dec2007 replied to Charlottemay's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So, so

  6. What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    dec2007 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I love this! Thanks for saying

  7. Can we start a new thread on tips to manage/prevent burnout and compassion fatigue?

    dec2007 replied to mystory's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yes! This! Still working on the not caring what others think, but that is definitely the

  8. Verbal warning about sick calls.....please advise

    dec2007 replied to SaffireWeldon's topic in Canada

    OCD .......or is it

  9. Weekend option non-bedside positions?

    dec2007 replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    I spent 5 years working night 12s on Fri, Sat, and Sun nights while I home schooled my son. Full time benefits. Other staff loved me for

  10. Should we put up with verbally aggressive relatives ?

    dec2007 replied to Charlottemay's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As you say, it is all about "customer service" or "patient satisfaction" which really translates to "family satisfaction". Sadly, patient dignity and outcomes get lip service from administration, but...

  11. What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    dec2007 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    This last one makes me crazy! Of course I would be more than happy to sustain a career-ending back injury to lift someone who feels it is their right to hurt others because they are "disabled" by...

  12. What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    dec2007 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    First came the request for a "less dingy gown", followed by the question, "Do you save the nicer gowns for your non-minority patients?" Next the patient's daughter said "Take this ice back. It's not...

  13. Seven Hells: Vent

    dec2007 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This could be sad simple as a transfer freeze; perhaps the med-surf unit you are on is actually NOT transferring anyone out because they can't afford to lose any staff right now. It may not be about...

  14. Can't Lift 50 lbs - Will I be discriminated against?

    dec2007 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm troubled that you are entering the field of nursing with no experience, and already have two very "entitled" attitudes: 1) You don't want to work as a nurse at all, only start at the management...

  15. Placed on Performance Improvement Plan - What should I do?

    dec2007 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    What in the heck is wrong with

  16. Placed on Performance Improvement Plan - What should I do?

    dec2007 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Boy, does this sound familiar! This is exactly like where I work! Is this just how it is if you work at a hospital? I'm not "young" but how do you not lose a little bit of confidence? I know I second...

  17. Sad story of an ex-new grad nurse

    dec2007 replied to furelite's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Everyone has given really good advice. Just wanted to add that , given your husband's behavior, he is most likely having an affair. If you can forgive that, fine. The point is that HE doesn't get to...

  18. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    dec2007 replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    How does that benefit the nurse? I guess if you're a work-a-holic it would, but if you're a nurse happy with what you hired on for, mandatory overtime isn't all that

  19. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    dec2007 replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think some areas are different than others. We've been doing mandatory overtime for the last six

  20. Burnt out

    dec2007 replied to Hippy chick's topic in General Nursing

    Walmart greeter? Dog

  21. Placed on Performance Improvement Plan - What should I do?

    dec2007 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I think previous poster said it well: transfer as quickly as possible with appropriate notice. "Bad attitude " can mean lots of things. It can mean you work with a friend of the boss who doesn't like...

  22. So fed up with my coworker

    dec2007 replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for letting us know! Everybody makes errors or finds things they need to learn about. Best of luck to

  23. Weed and work.

    dec2007 replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY!

  24. Weed and work.

    dec2007 replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    They test on a computer randomized schedule as well as any time there is an "incident" (i.e.: patient fall, etc) so you can never be sure. Better not to take a chance to lose that license he worked so...

  25. So fed up with my coworker

    dec2007 replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP sounds a LOT