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  1. New CCU/ICU nurse frustrations!!

    vivere replied to MrsICURN14's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    great

  2. New CCU/ICU nurse frustrations!!

    vivere replied to MrsICURN14's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hey Ruby. I didn't get the impression that anyone had a grudge. I think people DO know if they have done their best, or not. Nursing is not just about the mechanics of nursing, to me. It is also...

  3. New CCU/ICU nurse frustrations!!

    vivere replied to MrsICURN14's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Note: To Kissunshine: I have seen this many times. Just remember to jot things down if you can, especially when you have a difficult day as you described. Be ready for management with your own...

  4. New CCU/ICU nurse frustrations!!

    vivere replied to MrsICURN14's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm glad you wrote....I understand what you are saying. Sometimes I have seen preceptors expecting the new nurse to completely take over the difficult patient...it gives them a break. I'm not saying...

  5. Is it okay to tell a patient to not disrespect you

    vivere replied to lolakbolak's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good answer above by Isabel. Sometimes this works, when it doesn't, I will usually just change the assignment. A fresh face will often make the patient feel as though they have some control, and...

  6. Is it okay to tell a patient to not disrespect you

    vivere replied to lolakbolak's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a difficult problem in nursing. I personally see nothing wrong with what you did. Why are nurses so eager to be martyrs, allowing patients to be rude, curse, or in other ways "disrespect"...

  7. How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

    vivere replied to Anna-s's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Great post, Jean Marie. Some things I hadn't thought of.....sometimes we are more cautious of new folks until they prove themselves to be "sane".....we have had more than one new employee come on...

  8. How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

    vivere replied to Anna-s's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't take it personally. If you ask a question and no one answers, it may be that they don't know the correct answer, and don't want to lead you wrong. It takes a good year to feel comfortable...

  9. Visitors who stay overnight. Vent.

    vivere replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can SO relate to you, beeker. It is one of the biggest frustrations of my nursing career to have to deal with family members who either do not understand the visiting policy, or just don't want to!...

  10. 6th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    vivere replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

  11. Patient Complaints In Spite of Good Care

    vivere replied to vivere's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to say thank you to all who took a minute to support me, or just to comment about a similar situation. It crushed me a little to have this happen, because I am very proud of my nursing...

  12. Patient Complaints In Spite of Good Care

    vivere posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all! Recently a patient complained to his aunt that his night nurse "didn't care about me". This was a confused patient, admitted for flu-like symptoms, fever, etc. I noticed the patient was...

  13. Patient Complaints In Spite of Good Care

    vivere replied to vivere's topic in General Nursing

    LOL....i don't think so...but its crazy to think that just because someone has an advanced degree, they can move into management and do a good job. my manager had no clue. She loved to talk about...

  14. Patient Complaints In Spite of Good Care

    vivere replied to vivere's topic in General Nursing

    LOL Thank you. I am considering it as a blessing and although I miss my co-workers, I am now relieved about the ending. I am still concerned about the pay cut, but got rid of my boyfriend also, so I...

  15. A rought night at work

    vivere replied to Jay,RN's topic in General Nursing

    It will take time, just remind yourself that they are missing out on knowing YOU, a really terrific person. Do not doubt yourself. Another positive route is to help out someone else the minute you...

  16. Patient Complaints In Spite of Good Care

    vivere replied to vivere's topic in General Nursing

    thank you, my co-worker did back me, but she chastised her as well, didn't believe either one of

  17. Manager is blocking advancement - should I go?

    vivere replied to kelcat's topic in Nursing Career

    I hope by now you have gotten out of there. I have been in the same situation myself, and let me tell you, it does not improve with time. The Manager always seems to be the winner depending on how...

  18. I am SO Ticked off right now!

    vivere replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Agree with all of the above. Ignore her and celebrate yourself! You don't need her approval! vivere:twocents: "when you learn how to live it, life is free of strife, that is why I LIKE LIFE!"...

  19. Knowing When To Leave.......

    vivere replied to vivere's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for responding. I AM the insurance carrier, for five of us. That is part of the dilemma. It is not just me. I very much appreciate everyone's thoughts as I mull this over.

  20. Knowing When To Leave.......

    vivere posted a topic in General Nursing

    there are scads of books out there about knowing when to leave your lover, but i don't know of one that would help me know when to leave my job! i have been happily working at a small hospital for...

  21. NC Nurse Salary

    vivere replied to ssanders80's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I have to agree with what has been said already. If a hospital is offering a huge bonus, as mine is, you can be guaranteed there are serious problems within. I work at a small community hospital...

  22. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    vivere replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I appreciate this advice. I have already taken it twice. The first time, I was overconfident and certainly unprepared. I took it again a couple of years ago, stressed about home situations and not...

  23. Reporting other nurses

    vivere replied to wanderlust99's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this is a sad truth about nursing. I am not sure it is just nurses , but that is where my experience lies, so I will comment on what I have known to be true. There are nurses of all ages, who...

  24. Is it too much to ask for your coworkers to be considerate?

    vivere replied to NurseBrittney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just remember the reasons why you are there...it was never about making friends. It was about making a good living, about providing for yourself, and it was about taking care of others, assisting...

  25. Have you had this happen to you?

    vivere replied to labman's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes, we had it happen with a patient. She bit clean through the cuff tubing....She was otherwise pretty debilitated, and the doctor suggested we just tape the tube in place well. Her sats remained...