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  1. Dumbest thing a doctor has done/said to you

    bluemushroom replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There was a doc at my old job who was a total butthole who would always say stupid things. I was a new nurse working at the local jail and had been there for about a month. Anyway, shortly after my...

  2. Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

    bluemushroom replied to westieluv's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't tell you what I would have said to that. It's too rude and very inappropriate, but so was her

  3. Piercings & Tattoos?

    bluemushroom replied to Champs94's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Aw, come on now. Don't be like that. I used to flip my septum jewelry down for the residents all the time when I worked in LTC. They'd always ask what that shiny thing was in my nose if they caught a...

  4. Stopping patient care for another patient

    bluemushroom replied to sAssy_NurSe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nope, I sure didn't ask them if they needed pain meds. When I have 20-something people to pass meds to, I'm not going to ask every single one of them if they need pain meds, especially when nearly all...

  5. Stopping patient care for another patient

    bluemushroom replied to sAssy_NurSe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you are letting your emotions about your father get in the way of seeing this in a rational way. Someone having to wait a few minutes for their pain meds is not the same as ignoring them and...

  6. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    bluemushroom replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard all kinds of ghost stories from co-workers. Now, I don't believe in ghosts, but when strange things happen, I still find it a little creepy. These are two things that have happened to me:...

  7. Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

    bluemushroom replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I promised myself I wouldn't respond to this thread, but I just couldn't resist. I brush my teeth, shower, use deodorant, comb my hair, and wear clean, ironed, properly-fitting scrubs. I guess none...

  8. Socializing after work in your scrubs

    bluemushroom replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Perpetual Student: My problem with the sweat pants comment was that it was such a broad generalization. You said you wear preppy clothes. I wouldn't think you're a dork, but if I were to say, "That...

  9. Socializing after work in your scrubs

    bluemushroom replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Holy poop! Is this a joke? Let's make sure I've got this right: Women in sweat pants = "trash". Oops, I mean, they look "trashy". Men in sweat pants = probably "deranged or under the influence"....

  10. Socializing after work in your scrubs

    bluemushroom replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Um...what? So, nurses don't go out drinking and dancing? Are we supposed to hide that we do these things? I wasn't aware that it was "unprofessional" to do normal things on my own free time, whether...

  11. Do patients

    bluemushroom replied to Chandra Lancaster's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a smoker, but I don't see what the big deal is about nurses who smoke. The fact that you asked if nurses shouldn't be "allowed" to smoke is what bothers me the most. My job does not dictate...

  12. Any tip of dealing with stress please?

    bluemushroom replied to neurontin's topic in General Students

    As others have said, the most important thing you need to do is make time for yourself. You should not be neglecting yourself, your house, and your social life for school. It's not good, and you need...

  13. WTH kind of question is that

    bluemushroom replied to johnny depp23's topic in Nursing Humor

    I would have told him that fixing broken water fountains was not covered in nursing school. Then I would have told him to clean up his mess. The water incident with me and a doc was way back in my...

  14. WTH kind of question is that

    bluemushroom replied to johnny depp23's topic in Nursing Humor

  15. WTH kind of question is that

    bluemushroom replied to johnny depp23's topic in Nursing Humor

    I love this, Johnny! My answers: *Blank stare and sound of crickets chirping* No, they won't care. You're probably one of their first picks for admission. None of that biology and anatomy crap is...

  16. Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    bluemushroom replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    This made me laugh hysterically!! Can't... breathe...

  17. Morning routine? What is it on those early morning days... Help!

    bluemushroom replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    To make things easier in the morning, do as much as you can the night before. I used to make my lunch and put it in the fridge at night. I really don't have much of an appetite too early in the...

  18. Preconcieved ideas about doctors

    bluemushroom replied to MKS8806's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This guy seems like he's earned his reputation. That does not make up for his rudeness and moodiness. We all have our bad moments, but when the only things people seem to remember about you are the...

  19. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    bluemushroom replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX yesterday and did the Pearson Vue trick when I got home. I got the good pop-up. I tried again this morning just to be sure. I can be rather pessimistic sometimes, so I'm still a...

  20. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    bluemushroom replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, I'm sure you'd think I'm going too far. There's nothing wrong with someone who has a lot of piercings just becaue you've seen it so much on people in mental health units. It just seemed like you...

  21. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    bluemushroom replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    thank you for not being judgmental and wanting to understand. :) nope, it wasn't painful at all. just like hiddencatrn said, it was in my nose because i had to hide it for dress code purposes. i wear...

  22. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    bluemushroom replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, that is a septum ring hidden inside my nose. You think it's stupid and makes no sense? OK. So, your shooting heroin multiple times a day is an absolutely genius thing to do and makes perfect...

  23. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    bluemushroom replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Very good advice. Thank you. :) I probably should have clarified that I actually did immediately tell him that I had no interest in him, and that continuing with his comments was not appropriate. He...

  24. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    bluemushroom replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, you cannot have my phone number. No, really, you can't. I've already told you that's inappropriate. And what the heck makes you think I'm attracted to you in any way? I promise you I'm not. Oh,...

  25. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    bluemushroom replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Did you really just lay there and crap on yourself? You're perfectly capable of going to the bathroom on your own. Saying that "the sheets have to be changed anyway" is not a valid excuse. And did you...