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dec2007

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  1. Discouragement

    dec2007 replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    To Libby... Thanks! It's coworkers like all of you that get me

  2. Discouragement

    dec2007 replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    We have a "just culture" policy, but I think ours is more like a "suggestion". It looks good on paper. Appriciate the

  3. Discouragement

    dec2007 replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you; but sadly the god-surgeon brings in a lot of money for the hospital, so the hospital admin caters to his every whim. If he says the nurse was wrong, then by-golly the admin...

  4. Discouragement

    dec2007 replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    From now on whenever he is nasty I'll picture your two docs rolling in the floor! I'll try very hard not to laugh in his face.

  5. Discouragement

    dec2007 replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! And his demands are constantly changing, so it is not possible to predict what he will prefer with the next patient. The only thing predictable is that whatever the nurse does it will be...

  6. Discouragement

    dec2007 replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe not, but it makes me feel better!

  7. Anyone have nightmares?

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

    That's too bad Viva! I had hoped itty would at least stop when I returned! Sorry you still have to deal with

  8. Just a small vent...

    dec2007 replied to Nurse_JackieVA's topic in School

    I'm not sure how you school nurses tolerate this situation. I raised three very active boys with never a visit to the nurse to complain about nonsense. Now that I think about it, maybe they knew...

  9. America, party of 2

    dec2007 replied to Cwoods's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    May I ask to whom this was

  10. Helping patients kill themselves

    dec2007 replied to Cwoods's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You are most certainly entitled to your conclusions about suffering; however, for me personally I find NO value in suffering, and want to be allowed control over my own end of life care. I respect...

  11. Helping patients kill themselves

    dec2007 replied to Cwoods's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It is my understanding that providers have to choose to work in "end of life" care, just as they can choose to work in cosmetic surgery vs trauma surgery, or family medicine rather than oncology. This...

  12. America, party of 2

    dec2007 replied to Cwoods's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Has this been spoken about during the

  13. Is this ethical?

    dec2007 replied to pumpkinspice's topic in General Nursing

    And regarding the original question, I think it is highly unethical, but almost always the case, that we follow the wishes of the family rather than the patient. Patients aren't always vocal about...

  14. Is this ethical?

    dec2007 replied to pumpkinspice's topic in General Nursing

    No, there is also a document called "power of attorney for health care" which is to appoint someone else to make your medical decisions in the event you are unable to do so

  15. Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    dec2007 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    One of of our long-time neurosurgeons (who has recently retired) would throw surgical instruments at OR staff if they didn't get what he wanted fast enough. This was within the last ten

  16. Dr. complaint

    dec2007 replied to Kavikziggy77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, the doctor was being a Whiney idiot! Forget about him. Glad you were there for

  17. Did You Know the Specialty You Wanted to Work In Before Clinicals?

    dec2007 replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I guess everyone has to find their own niche. I cannot imagine wanting to work NICU. It's way too sad when things go bad. But that's me. I am so thankful that there are people like you who want...

  18. Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    dec2007 replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unless race is the REASON they are bullying

  19. Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    dec2007 replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I haven't read the entire thread, so please forgive me if I repeat someone else's experience. Bullying is a very complex issue, and usually not as clear-cut as it sounds. As a young child, I was...

  20. Lowest stress (still great pay) nursing specialties?

    dec2007 replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    so obviously, I am not working in the most lucrative region of the

  21. Lowest stress (still great pay) nursing specialties?

    dec2007 replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I believe "arrogant " is the correct

  22. Husband became a RN

    dec2007 replied to NurseLady1210's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know if you are married or not, Mr. Nurse, but to answer your question, no, it does not have to be that hard! If you wake every morning and think "what can I do today to make my spouse's life...

  23. Self Harm

    dec2007 replied to mom to many's topic in School

    Good job! This is going to be a marathon situation for you. The child is fortunate to have you as an advocate. It will be a challenge to get all those involved to continue to communicate with one...

  24. Fentanyl Patch med error

    dec2007 replied to nursesaysay's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, I would be offended! Her response sounds oddly personal, like perhaps she is a friend of said PRN nurse and is covering for her. Step carefully when you speak with this one! She sounds

  25. What's Rude?

    dec2007 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    However, it is impolite to whisper or speak secretively in the presence of others as it leaves the impression that the conversation is about the excluded