If you really got that from this: then frankly, I think you're the one being overly sensitive. That's not "jumping down your throat" by any stretch of the
Farmer Jane replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing
Why do people in the ER assume every person they see knows every single thing about the patient? Let's see, you've been here with the patient for three hours and have never seen me before, I'm...
Long time ago I attended a freakazoid church that was obsessed with "the appearance of sin." Their rationale for never attending a movie in the theater was that someone could see you there and think...
Sinister: There is a significant difference between giving undesired advice and accusing someone of taking advantage of a patient. I support the former and disagree with the latter. The following...
Answering the edit. First, there is no "obvious" boundary issue once the nurse-patient relationship has been terminated. Second, I haven't flamed you. Why would I? If you flame someone, it may be...
I agree that 35 and 24 are very different. I said as much in a previous post. While it may be weird to some people to use the same account, not everyone views it in a similar manner. This is not a...
I really can't fathom why two people posting on one account has any bearing on the situation of a former patient and nurse (key word former) going out on a date. ETA: When an opinion is flaming...
It's not a boundary once the relationship has been terminated, and I'm totally okay with the term vicious. We have no indication this man is a predator and he should not be treated as such. "Scam on...
Farmer Jane replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing
Curious, "coffee grounds" is blood mixed with other bodily fluids. For example, if someone throws up and it looks like coffee grounds, they have a GI bleed. :) And my hat's off to you, Hygiene...
If you're really 24 and this post is really you, I have no problem with this. Pursuing a relationship AFTER the caregiver relationship is over is not a problem. I have also made friends with...
Farmer Jane replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing
Keep correcting him, and keep documenting your corrections. The DON needs to know exactly what is going on. Keep in mind, be very specific in your documentation--no
Farmer Jane replied to mariedoreen's topic in General Nursing
My first job was a freaking nightmare. I began applying elsewhere, was hired, and gave my notice. So I was at my first job for four months. I've now been a nurse for over five years, have no...
Farmer Jane replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing
Good for you! I personally would go for the LTC job and this is why: it is "safe" so it's a smaller step to be taking, which in your situation is probably a good thing. It's also predictable and...