Poi Dog

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    What is the silliest complaint someone has ever made aboutyou?

    Poi Dog replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I didn't run and fetch someone a bag of ice quickly enough. Like, really? Seriously? I had to stop myself from rolling my eyes when I heard the complaint. Note to self: next time someone asks for a...
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    Just looking for opinions

    Poi Dog replied to Sanuk's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be writing letters of protest to the
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    What have you found in your pockets at the end of your shift?

    Poi Dog replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Do I dare
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    Funny things patients say !

    Poi Dog replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    Good one. I think it's another name for when management gets together to discuss staffing issues,
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    What have you found in your pockets at the end of your shift?

    Poi Dog replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    A handful of Skittles. One of the doctors there always brings in Skittles for the staff. We love him for
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    Funny things patients say !

    Poi Dog replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    I would have told him, "No, we just want you to participate!" LOL at screw parties... That's too
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    There but for the grace of....

    Poi Dog replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Mr G, a triathlete admitted for rehab post stroke. He was having a difficult time accepting the life changing events and he was angry. He wanted to get back out there and participate in the Iron Man...
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    Going to work with a broken heart...

    Poi Dog replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    As I was looking at my old threads, I found this one. It hurt my heart to read this one but it also served as a reminder that I am in a better place now. Thanks again to all who posted here....
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    What have you found in your pockets at the end of your shift?

    Poi Dog replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    baby shampoo q-tips (still in the packets, thankfully) alcohol
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    Poi Dog replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Stop asking me if I've "found" a boyfriend yet? You eejits The only men I've been around lately are in the 80-90 age range. Do the math,
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    interview dress code....

    Poi Dog replied to LevitateMe's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say go the black slacks and nice top route. Best wishes with the
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    Male nurse in L&D

    Poi Dog replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I gave birth back in the stone ages, my nurse was a male. It was not a big deal. All I cared about was that my baby was healthy and alive. Oh, and for the pain to
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    Patient Guidelines and Responsibilities

    Poi Dog posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    1 Do Not Expect Your Doctor To Share Your Discomfort. Involvement with the patient's suffering might cause him to lose valuable scientific objectivity. 2. Be Cheerful At All Times. Your doctor leads a...
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    Funny things patients say !

    Poi Dog replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    0445 round: Me: Good morning, Miss Simmons! Pt: Good morning, Poi. You look like s--t. Have you gotten ANY sleep at all? Self esteem: -10 Laughter:
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    Poi Dog replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    good one
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    Ten Ways To Know You're Burning Out

    Poi Dog replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    woot, i am experiencing 9 out of 10. go me! *sarcasm*
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    How to know you need to take a day off....

    Poi Dog replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Nursing Humor

    Nice thread! #5 rang true to me countless
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    Poi Dog replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    let's
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    How to tell you've worked too many shifts in a row

    Poi Dog replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Nursing Humor

    You spend 5 minutes getting ready for work on your day off before realizing that you are off. You don't believe that you are off and then spend another 15 minutes scrutinizing your schedule. BP rises...
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    Poi Dog replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do I look like I
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    What have you found in your pockets at the end of your shift?

    Poi Dog replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    True
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    Where do you sit in lecture

    Poi Dog replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I'll sit in the front on the outer left. I am a lefty who requires my space like 3 football fields worth. What bugs me is when someone comes and plops down next to me even though there are a 100...
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    CNA and report

    Poi Dog replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I give report to my charge nurse; she relays it to the oncoming RN's and
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    Funny things patients say !

    Poi Dog replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    A patient said that he was going to sue the doctor for prescribing him an "illegal dose" of Tylenol.
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    What helps you get through a shift ?

    Poi Dog replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Forgive my tired brain but I read this as: coke and