metal_m0nk BSN, RN

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    New nurses wanted.

    metal_m0nk replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    That may be true. But that's no excuse for bad behavior. The only thing a person can control is their own reaction. If someone chooses to react poorly when other options exist, they can and should be...
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    New nurses wanted.

    metal_m0nk replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    While I happen to quite like crusty old bats, I do agree with you about this really being about basic principles of respect and that it needs to flow both ways. When a person decides to chuck rocks at...
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    New Grad Traumatized After First Interview

    metal_m0nk replied to rollieem's topic in First Year After Licensure

    *chuckle* And in the real world, the guy says whatever he thinks she wants to hear so that he can get laid because he knows that they have only known each other 3 weeks and her expectations are...
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    New nurses wanted.

    metal_m0nk replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I think this also goes for those who paint themselves as victimized by the preceptor
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    New nurses wanted.

    metal_m0nk replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Very well said, PatMac. I agree that it is tiring to have to feel impeded or inconvenienced by the preceptor role. But it is equally tiring for an orientee to have to continually bear the projection...
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    New nurses wanted.

    metal_m0nk replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I see your point and I don't have problems with trainwrecks even while being an orientee. I thrive under pressure and genuinely enjoy being busy. I prefer to work independently and don't require...
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    New nurses wanted.

    metal_m0nk replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure there are some new grads working with experienced nurses who would just as easily expect to dump every unfavorable or challenging assignment onto the new nurse in the name of "gaining...
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    New nurses wanted.

    metal_m0nk replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you not know the story of David and Goliath and the symbolism that quote
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    New nurses wanted.

    metal_m0nk replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse and I have a remarkable preceptor. She is knowledgeable. She is dedicated to teaching me how to function to the facility’s standards without encouraging shortcuts that may cost me...
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    Things You Didn't Learn in Nursing School

    metal_m0nk replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I find it's helpful to cross reference this particular publication with "Things Life Teaches You." Lots of surprising
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    I am struggling with patient families lately.

    metal_m0nk replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I especially like it when they park in front of the sharps
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    Health care a "right" or a "privilege"?

    metal_m0nk replied to monkago2009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Negligence in the way you have described it is meaningless in a nation with soceioeconomic inequality, poor education and capitalistic values. But regardless of my personal views, it would be wildly...
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    What if we had to tell the real truth when asked about our weaknesses?

    metal_m0nk replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    1) I don’t socialize at work. And it’s nothing personal. I just prefer not to **** where I eat if you get my meaning. 2) I’m a problem solver. If you’re looking for someone to support your...
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    Teachers fueling the "my degree is better than your degree" problem

    metal_m0nk replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I've heard much from both sides in this debate and in a way, I have a dual perspective having earned a bachelors degree in my 20's before making a career change to nursing in my 30's with an...
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    What are the correct answers?

    metal_m0nk replied to missionary4peace's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A A A, C, and
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    Ode to the New Nurse

    metal_m0nk replied to guest358111's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And I just want YOU to know, SarahLeeRN - that you ROCK. How do I request to make this a
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    Pay check??

    metal_m0nk replied to All Star_Pre Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    My first paycheck came with a pretty substantial bonus, so I was quite
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    Problems with constructive criticism

    metal_m0nk replied to nursecandace737's topic in General Students

    Each out of 100. Seems self explanatory to
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    I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    metal_m0nk replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    True enough. I choose to call out blatantly offensive/abusive language toward patients whether those patients are real or imagined. As you said, opinions vary. As you also said, you have the same...
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    I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    metal_m0nk replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks, nursel56. I think you rock pretty hard. Sorry to derail the thread, but I had to say it
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    I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    metal_m0nk replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think that the public should be shielded from knowing that some nurses are bigots. But dammit, in this day in age I expect to be expected to call them out on it. I'm more than willing to do...
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    I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    metal_m0nk replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What if I said that reading/hearing people write/talk viciously about others like in the example I posted up-thread was something that frustrates me? It does. No lie. I am expressing my frustrations...
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    I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    metal_m0nk replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You know, you could always skip my lecture too since you find it so offensive... Isn't that the point you were trying to make
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    I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    metal_m0nk replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think anybody here is telling you how to behave. I know for sure that I at least didn't. I did however, share an example of how a nurse's online behavior might be perceived and what the...
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    I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    metal_m0nk replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I said nothing of HIPAA violations. Perhaps you are thinking of another poster. I did say that it concerns me that some would take broad and distasteful liberties with the information that they are...