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No, I don't accuse someone of rudeness because I disagree with them. I’m a mature woman and a professional. I am fully capable of disagreeing with someone’s perspective, without accusing them of anything other than what’s clearly given off, in person and in forums ? I read your response to others who disagreed with my POV and agreed with yours (Perfectly acceptable). They also made mention of your tone. Im not sure when telling someone you don't “give a flying fig about a stupid sticker” was or became polite. So no, I made no assumption whatsoever. I responded only to exactly what you posted.

Exactly that. It’s all in the delivery.

Your tone was rude. Perhaps you don't think so, but that’s what came across (I.e. “Flying fig” and “stupid sticker.”) If you spoke to a colleague or patient in person with a similar tone, you may find resistance or someone unwilling to talk to you.

I don’t think it’s all stickers. I think I specified “I did my part” stickers. I agree with Wuzzie that “I got vaccinated” is akin to “I voted.” “I did my part” is a slightly different message IMO.

I fully agree. Have a look at my previous post. I said people can make others feel guilty for better or for worse. Guilt definitely isn’t always bad. I just think there is an inherent guilt trip with these stickers and I don’t think that’s the place of health care workers.

I’m good with difference of opinion. Im not good with rudeness, so I’ll end the conversation with you here. All the best.

I would encourage you to be more specific then. However, it is most definitely propaganda and it absolutely elicits guilt for some, which isn't the role of health care providers. Our role is to educate and allow others to make an informed decision. "I did my part" is implicit in saying that you who don't get vaccinated aren't doing your part.

I'd have to disagree. It is entirely possible to encourage others to feel guilty because of their action/inaction. People do it to others all the time. Does the person feeling guilty ultimately yield their own feelings? Absolutely. However, it would be irresponsible to suggest that the actions of one doesn't lead to guilt that would be aimed at causing someone to change their behavior for better or for worse. Words do quite a bit to encourage other people to feel guilty. If an individual's words/actions never cause others guilt and "people's feelings are theirs alone," then everyone should go around saying and doing whatever, regardless of how they may make anyone else feel. Google Michelle Carter. Words matter.

These are my exact thoughts. Pfizer’s & Moderna’s mRNA vaccines were tested in approx 78k people collectively (with only approx half of that receiving the vaccine). That is 0.0002% of the US pop. (using 2019 #s). In the world of science this says “the results seem promising but further research is needed before extrapolating findings as safe for worldwide human use.” I’m not willing to be part of a clinical trial & that is exactly what recipients are. I keep seeing people say “the technology was being researched since SARS & MERS.” The seeming benefit of mRNA has actually been researched much longer but vaccine technology suitable for use as a vaccine did not exist during SARS (2002) and MERS (emergence 2012 with 2 outbreaks later) (2, 1). The technology breakthrough by Moderna came about in 2018 and they ran into the same problem as Katalin Karikó, the Hungarian scientist originally advocating/researching use of mRNA: optimal doses produced extreme reaction of the animal immune system but lower doses were ineffective (2). Perhaps this is why people prone to allergic reactions may react severely (requiring an Epi-pen) or why people who are immunocompromised (referencing poster above) should not get this vaccine? My husband and I (healthy) have had COVID-19 in early Nov. Very mild cold s/sx for me (36yo) with about 14 days of anosmia & impaired taste. My husband (33yo) had mild SOB when sick which persists with prolonged talking, he says. Neither of us plan to be vaccinated. There is no proof the vaccine confers any improved immunity over illness. I plan to participate in donating convalescent plasma through the ARC if they decide my antibody levels are acceptable. As healthcare personnel, we are educated to follow evidence-based practices. So far the evidence hasn’t proved anything other than that it’s shows promise at preventing severe illness but needs further testing (long term immunity, long term safety, immunocompromised population, pregnant women and children). When people who know I’m an RN ask me, I give them information to make their own informed decision. If they fall into a high-risk group for severe COVID-19, I usually say you'd likely benefit. But I also am not pleased to see healthcare providers seemingly guilting people into taking this vaccine with the “I did my part“ propaganda stickers. That is not appropriate. 1.https://jbiomedsci.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12929-020-00695-2 2.https://www.statnews.com/2020/11/10/the-story-of-mrna-how-a-once-dismissed-idea-became-a-leading-technology-in-the-covid-vaccine-race/

To the original poster, I completely feel your pain. We are expected to deal with being understaffed, overworked, and hardly have the ability to fulfill Maslow's Hierarchy of basic needs meanwhile we're expected to give our all for our patients. Hospitals need to understand that if they take care of their staff, their staff will in turn take better care of patients. We are not machines although we are expected to function as such. I have 9yrs experience now and no longer work full time in any position. It makes my life much easier. You can make the same amount of money or more working a per diem and a part-time position. Keep in mind, per diem rates are typically higher because you aren't getting benefits. I work home care per visit (meaning I am paid by each visit that I complete) and per diem on a surgical unit at a hospital that I started at part-time. As a nurse w/ 9 years non-hospital but still clinical experience, I went to work at the hospital and was utterly shocked. To top it off, we were not allowed to request off more than 1 weekend for the entire year that includes the weekend you used in your vacation time. You have to find your own coverage on an already short-staffed unit (impossible). I worked there 4 months part-time and went per diem ASAP. This was a magnet hospital as well. It makes no difference if it's magnet or not. Yale New Haven Hospital has this same 1 weekend/yr policy. All I know is, anytime someone asks me about nursing, I tell them the whole truth. It is not what it was. The hospital is an assembly line with almost no ability to provide the good care that we were trained to provide. I feel your pain. You can always leave the bedside. Try dialysis or home care or other outpatient care centers like a wound center. You could even try working for an insurance company as a case manager, utilization management review. There are many avenues in nursing, just keep searching. I have also wanted to leave the field but cannot think of any other area where I could receive the same pay.

Hi there, I agree with others who say your manager was speaking out of her own disappointment. I have been a nurse for 9yrs. In that 9yrs I had been unable to get into the hospital. I finally did on an insanely busy surgical floor. I worked nights. Before that I did home care for about 1 yr full time. Quite frankly, home care adequately prepared me for that surgical floor. I trained for one month and was flying solo without issue. I found that I actually hated acute care. Now, I do it only per diem. I still work home care but not full time either. For me, the work-life balance in home care was not great but I think it may have more to do with how the company organized itself and its requirements of its full time case managers. Home care prepared me to change IV dsgs, pull PICC lines, change wound vac dsgs, remove staples/sutures, and a host of other things. I'm surprised your manager would say that considering the fact that patients are discharged from hospitals in a matter of days. Every nursing specialty is different, but aside from the technical skills, home care requires very astute and keen assessment skills. Although many agencies will hire new grads, I think it is the worst place for a new graduate because you must rely completely on your own assessment skills since there is no one else around. Also, you do quite a bit of educating in home care and it allows you a very good picture of the patient and what is leading to repeat ER visits/hospitalizations. I truly believe home care is one of the best fields to help change the course of a chronic illness for a pt who is willing. The pay is actually quite good as well. Look for a company that will supply a car and a phone or else you'll have pts. and MD offices calling you after hours and when you're not working. Good luck!

I understand the opioid crisis is a very touchy issue but a unused manufacturer sealed vial that is returned does not seem like a fireable offense. Even so, I'm curious as to why someone else needed to be alerted. Simply drive back to work and return the med. It's a different situation if it's an opened vial. In that case, the unused portion should absolutely have been wasted and never have left the med room. The latter situation seems like cause for disciplinary action.

Hi there, I was a dialysis nurse for nearly 5 years. Ive been a nurse 9yrs. Prior to dialysis I only worked on a subacute unit in the nursing home for about 1yr. To be honest, I truly beg to differ on the getting 1-2 years of bedside care experience first. I honestly think it did not help me be a better dialysis nurse because it is quite a specific area of nursing. Most dialysis hours are four 10hr shifts or three 12-14 hr shifts (most common). Perhaps it's the state I live in (CT), but I have never seen an ad for a dialysis unit with 8hr days unless you're at management level. I left dialysis and did home care for one yr (m-f). I was finally hired (8yrs exp) working on a general surgical floor. Dialysis and home care prepared me perfectly for working on the unit. I needed only 1 month orientation. I ultimately went to per diem bc the unit was operating with very unsafe staffing in my opinion. But point is, I think you will be just fine in dialysis without getting other bedside experience first especially since you already have nursing experience. Also, I think people have this perception of dialysis that it's boring and you're not exposed to much. You may not be exposed to many of the technicals skills you learn in school but the clinical knowledge is more important in my opinion and you absolutely are exposed to very much of it in dialysis since many pts requiring dialysis also have other co-mordities (diabetes, HTN, CHF, Afib, Lupus). Technical skills require time to master anyhow. Hope my novel helps you 🙂

I wear only Calzuro clogs. My feet never hurt my back never hurts and my legs never ache. Danskos are uncomfortable to me possible because of the weight and the top banding squeezes the top of my feet.

Agreed! Lifestyle is the most significant contributing component of almost all illness. Thats factual.