Aurora77

Aurora77

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  1. Another Rant About Rudeness/Bullying/Eating

    Aurora77 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do think you make a good point. If this is partially a generation issue, it's only natural that part of the blame must fall on those that raised that generation.I've had a coworker who was a bully...

  2. The evolution of a new policy in healthcare organzations

    Aurora77 replied to rngreenhorn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm new to the healthcare world, but not the working world. I think what you've said is true for every business. Honestly, I think it's a miracle that businesses survive given the craziness that...

  3. I'm new here, but this forum needs a Staff Lounge...

    Aurora77 replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. I've been on here for years and never knew that was

  4. Defining nursing with a single word...

    Aurora77 replied to tgyles's topic in General Nursing

    Educating.

  5. Shafted on Thanksgiving

    Aurora77 replied to DeeAngel's topic in General Nursing

    That stinks! I've been called off due to low census, so I'm used to it, but I'd still be mad about it being Thanksgiving. It is part and parcel of the job, so it's not your employer's fault, but it is...

  6. Do nurses get holidays off?

    Aurora77 replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! My husband and I don't have kids, but do like to celebrate holidays with our families. It drives me crazy when people think that we're somehow less entitled to holidays off because we don't...

  7. Nurses eat their Young

    Aurora77 replied to NYLiz's topic in General Nursing

    Please tell me this is a bad joke. There's a big difference between not allowing yourself to be treated badly and acting like a complete

  8. New Grad, Need Advice!!!

    Aurora77 replied to Ghapfmins's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What's the cost of living like? If it's do-able, I'd take the job. Making money is better than not,

  9. If I Said on Here What I Wanted to Say.

    Aurora77 replied to DixieRedHead's topic in General Nursing

    I thought you guys were psychic! What really got me about that thread was the accusations of not being "supportive" of the

  10. PLEASE HELP! How does your hospital do holiday rotations for night shift staff?

    Aurora77 replied to jnsrn's topic in General Nursing

    We signed up for our first and second choice for holidays. It's my first year here, but I got the impression that if you were off one, you work the other. To get the full 12 hours holiday pay you...

  11. Hitting bone/nerve with IM injection

    Aurora77 replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I did once on an LOL. Scared me, but my pt didn't react at

  12. Night Shift off Nights

    Aurora77 replied to nrse20's topic in General Nursing

    I stick closely to my work schedule. I stay up until 4 or 5 am, then go to sleep. I've been doing nights for a little over four months and have never successfully flipped back to days on my days...

  13. scab nursing

    Aurora77 replied to defyinggravity2009's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm..I guess not. What I meant is, that unions are all about the more "glamorous" professions, like nurses, teachers, auto workers, not the actual working poor. Instead of helping those who actually...

  14. scab nursing

    Aurora77 replied to defyinggravity2009's topic in General Nursing

    No one. Re-read what I said and you'll see what I

  15. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    Aurora77 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If "x" hospital is so great, why aren't you still working there? And (to the same person), if you're such a great nurse, why do you leave work undone after your shift? Did you really think I wanted...

  16. Question about preceptors/orientation

    Aurora77 replied to sunkissedmspriss's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yep. I (a brand new grad) started the same week as an experienced nurse. We both got preceptors and went through an orientation period. AFAIK, this is standard for any new

  17. scab nursing

    Aurora77 replied to defyinggravity2009's topic in General Nursing

    You've got it. It's the poor who need union protection and they are often overlooked in favor of the more well off, like nurses and teachers. The poor aren't glamorous. It's

  18. After my 12, I just want to go home! RANT

    Aurora77 replied to SweetseRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You're starting your day 30 minutes early, so you've already extended your work day needlessly. What time are you supposed to give report? Isn't there an allotted time for that? If the next shift...

  19. scab nursing

    Aurora77 replied to defyinggravity2009's topic in General Nursing

    I heard a couple of nurses from my hospital went to CA and supposedly made fantastic money as scabs. More power to them. I don't believe in unions for middle to upper middle class workers, so I'd be...

  20. I ♥ downstaffing!

    Aurora77 replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like being put on call very often, but I still get that giddy snow day feeling when it happens.

  21. two Qs about administering insulin

    Aurora77 replied to neurontin's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Now that you put it that way, it seems really obvious. I just hadn't thought about the difference b/t the insulin temp and body temp. Thanks! I did know about potassium. I've done the "play with...

  22. Need help..don't know if i should continue nursing

    Aurora77 replied to sweetpumpernickel's topic in General Nursing

    No job is immune from BS and no one ever thinks they're paid enough. It's a matter of deciding what type of BS and how much pay you'll take. Good luck on your decision

  23. how do you night nurses do your assessments?

    Aurora77 replied to redredrose's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I do. We only do one head to toe assessment per shift on my floor, so I do that early on and wake them up if I need to (I work 1900-0700, so usually they're awake). If it's necessary,...

  24. night shift question

    Aurora77 replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    I think we're talking about two entirely different things here. I don't eat a lot at night because I'm about to go to sleep. I eat a larger meal because I have another 6-7 hours worth of work ahead...

  25. Alzheimer's: The Art Of Giving Up

    Aurora77 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really sorry, Ruby. I can't even imagine what that must be