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  1. What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    Guest343211 replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, it's so easy for any of use to be reactionary. When you encounter patients that appear demanding and bigoted, all you can do is strive to be professional, caring, and do the best you can....

  2. What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    Guest343211 replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All I'm saying is that in her mind, she saw the patient as a cluster of information. If so, that, at least in my mind, is still a problem. We can get caught up in seeing pts as health problems---as...

  3. What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    Guest343211 replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Perhaps, but the fact IS this. I don't know. I don't read minds, and I learned a long time ago about the potential for being wrong--even if one is quite discerning and intuitive. I am not God, thus...

  4. What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    Guest343211 replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wait, I am sorry, I don't get this? How is reporting or describing the patient/situation using the word obese judgmental? Isn't obese indeed a medical term, which we nurses and healthcare...

  5. What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    Guest343211 replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :) Another reason healthcare workers need to be able to hold on to their cell phones. I have used the online translators directly in conversation, and while there is a reading delay, it can go fairly...

  6. What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    Guest343211 replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Are you serious, or are you just saying that as something to shut the lady up? lol Point of fact is at least 95% of all US residency programs go to the American medical school graduates. If the docs...

  7. benadryl inj, in anaphylaptic shock?

    Guest343211 replied to 7feetunder's topic in Emergency

    Oh OK. I have also given it IV. Yes. I am sure that other countries do not see everything we have or give.

  8. benadryl inj, in anaphylaptic shock?

    Guest343211 replied to 7feetunder's topic in Emergency

    ^ This

  9. benadryl inj, in anaphylaptic shock?

    Guest343211 replied to 7feetunder's topic in Emergency

    ^ This. Really. OP never heard of diphenhydramine injectable? It can also work like an antiemetic too--though there are better ones out there. I like LexiComp, but I think it ended up being more...

  10. Soooo, I quit

    Guest343211 replied to TX911's topic in General Nursing

    Really? LOL. That's how it works? Nah. First of all, all that is needed is a neutral or questionable reference. All that is needed is, "Would hire this person again?" Their statement, "No," or...

  11. Advice on Dealing With Condescending Nurses Need

    Guest343211 replied to MotherRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ^ This. Totally

  12. Advice on Dealing With Condescending Nurses Need

    Guest343211 replied to MotherRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes but even in some units, you will get attitude from "influential others" if you do this respectfully. I have seen people get weeded out of units for simple, but respectful disagreeing or taking...

  13. Favoritism in nursing?

    Guest343211 replied to kellycinalli's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I hear ya. All I can tell any nurse here is, "Good luck with this issue." Observe how the leadership handles it. If they don't, and it gets bad enough, you have to start looking elsewhere....

  14. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    Guest343211 replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think its ridiculous to have to lock up your cell. I have so much stuff on my iphone. Some of the stuff was required for school. Love my iPad, but it's too worrisome to carry it around in the...

  15. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    Guest343211 replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Of course I'd do anything necessary to get to my kids, spouse, and mom if any were sick or hurt enough. Don't have any cats, but have dogs, and I hear you. Spouse is allergic to cats...eyeroll.But...

  16. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    Guest343211 replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree. People can and should be able to use their smart phones for work-related business. That's a separate issue. You know, places wouldn't take extreme positions on such things if there wasn't...

  17. Am I Irresponsible?

    Guest343211 replied to my_purpose's topic in General Nursing

    Listen as an FYI for the future, do your best to get a hard copy or an electronic copy of your schedule with all dates verified. Then copy it back--reply with the schedule your were given, and write...

  18. What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    Guest343211 replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL I have one of those kind of faces too--it has a mind of its own. Have to work extra hard to make sure it's "in check." I think I should learn how to play poker well. Don't have a poker face,...

  19. What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    Guest343211 replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL Have it off to the side--try to streamline.

  20. What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    Guest343211 replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know that she is being purely biased by using the word "obese." This is a word used scientifically, just as moderately or morbidly obeses are scientific terms. Something you would...

  21. What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    Guest343211 replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Same argument can be made about comfort level--English speaking, more familiar, etc. I know some people are sensitive about this, but at the end of the day, it comes down to some similar things and...

  22. What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    Guest343211 replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My response--redirection. OK, you are here to be seen and treated for thing following. . . . Let's see how we can help meet your medical needs to the best of our ability. If she ever brought it...

  23. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    Guest343211 replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes. I must agree with ^ this. And how in the world does this have ANYTHING to do with being a good mom????? I have children, and I've managed to be a good mom without the cellular-to-umbilical-cord...

  24. Too much emphasis on "caring"

    Guest343211 replied to sweet~revenge's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Susie! I was getting a little nervous over this thread.

  25. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    Guest343211 replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is just not an issue of disrespect for nursing. I mean, it's become a problem in general. I could care less that you have a cell phone and can text your butt off. I have one too. Who doesn't...