HealingBalm

Document, document, document this absurd and dangerous "gag". What if it were blood in that syringe? Suppose you had an adverse reaction! My nurse manager would have been notified pronto, while the evidence was still fresh (on me). I think that this ...

:nurse:I would like to know how to explain a gap in work history due to a disability, without disclosing the actual diagnosis? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Always keep your sense of humor. You will be someones "angel" wherever you go.

Amazing! Congratulations!! Thank you so very much for sharing!! :heartbeat

I once had a coworker that had your sense of humor! I called her my "angel"! She brought a sense of joy and happiness to the floor. Never lose that, it is a precious gift.

I wish you the very best. :redbeathe

To the OP, it is never a joyous occasion to have to write up an employee that ultimately leads to termination. Kudos to you and your new ADON for taking action in a difficult situation. I sincerely hope that this will be a "wake up call" for the othe...

I just wanted to add to my post above. I am not inhumane. For many pm workers, night shift can wreck havoc on the cirrcadian rythmn. We all have outside responsibilities and lives. I would tell my aides "if you go on break aka want to nap for a short...

I must say, this post had my temples throbbing. There is complicity with management that condones and allows this type of behavior to continue. It creates an "us against them" mentality that has no place in healthcare. I worked in a LTC facility for ...

You have been given some very good advice on this board. I would like to suggest a few things that have helped me. Try to get to your assigned floor early, at least 15-20 minutes. Read the report, do your rounds and med count if you can. Carry a smal...

I appreciate your kind words more than you will ever know. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. HB:redbeathe

Thank you. HB

Thank you for your kind words. Reading the original post was like having salt rubbed into an old wound. I will carry my angel with in my heart forever. HB:redbeathe

Thank you for your words of comfort.:heartbeat HB

I appreciate your response. Thank you. HB:redbeathe

Thank you for educating me on what goes on in the NICU in the middle of the night when all of the parents are gone. I never knew! You see my child started out her short life in there... very ill (annoying), funny looking, and yes did pass away.

I believe in prayer and faith, however, "Faith without works is dead". This behavior needs to be addressed pronto! This person sounds mentally ill! Document and make copies. Pray with action.

My God! LPNs can't take vitals!!! What is the rationale behind that policy?

You have poured out everything that I have been feeling for the last few years. With staff cuts, and more responsibilities placed on our shoulders, no wonder nurses are leaving the profession. I feel very sad that you are relatively new to nursing, a...

Most of us that go into the field of nursing are not only caring individuals, but we also are perfectionists at heart. As one poster put it we" strive to be perfect". I believe that nurses have a much higher expectation of themselves, due to the fac...

I am very concerned for you Scotch. You have been given some very healthy advice form those on this board. I know the feeling well. It took me decades to understand that taking care of my own mental and physical health is paramount. Follow your gut, ...

Thank you for starting this thread. I know that OSHA is a governing body that implements and regulates policy regarding violence in the workplace. I am very concerned that you seem to be unaware of your institutions policies on this matter. There mu...