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    Another thread on lateral harassment...

    Poi Dog posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been experiencing lateral harassment in the following form: -coworkers roll their eyes when I ask them for assistance with a resident -coworkers walking away when I am talking to them...
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    Call light response time policy and procedure

    Poi Dog replied to MYRN2016's topic in General Nursing

    We must work at the same facility, yes? At my last facility, every staff member was responsible for answering the call light right down to the housekeepers. Granted some staff could not perform the...
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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

    I would love to tell my coworkers to pull their heads outta their rear ends because it is NOT a flattering
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    Another thread on lateral harassment...

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

    Thanks you for being supportive! My solution to make it through today was to focus on my resident's by going beyond my job description.
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    Another thread on lateral harassment...

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

    Way to assume that I am the root of their misery. I have done soul searching and have realized that no matter how hard you try, you can't shine poop. This is in regards to my
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    Another thread on lateral harassment...

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

    The supervisors have observed this behavior and I have voiced my concerns but nothing is done. I hate asking for assistance. Let me clarify, that when I do ask for help, I have my patient ready to go....
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    What grosses you out?

    Poi Dog replied to lilbearzmom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    mean
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    PTO/Sick Leave for Nurses

    Poi Dog replied to zem2002's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure but it must be a hell of a lot based on the number of call-outs.
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    Shadowing question

    Poi Dog replied to jr3t's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, give them a call and tell that your schedule opened up. Good
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    Night Differential?

    Poi Dog replied to mommo5's topic in General Nursing

    The places I've worked for had the following: $4 for 1900-0700 $1 for
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    A cold-hearted manager

    Poi Dog posted a topic in General Nursing

    One of my coworkers (L) called in this week because her dad is in the hospital. He had a heart attack. My coworker called to let the managers know that she like to take some time off. The manager took...
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    Start singing this to yourself to help work go by faster

    Poi Dog replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    Love
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    Favorite bumper stickers

    Poi Dog replied to beachmom's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am speeding because I have to take a
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    Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    Poi Dog replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    When Mrs. S asks me how old do I think she is I tell her, "Oh about 110 BUT you look good for your age!" Never fails to make her laugh out loud! I love it when she
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    Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    Poi Dog replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Haha, your post made me Does this dude have the oh so sexay kegger belly to? Please tell me he
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    What grosses you out?

    Poi Dog replied to lilbearzmom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Poop on the shower floor with a heaping dose of water. Ahh, the joy of being a
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    A cold-hearted manager

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

    Immediately after reading your post, I saw the scene from the movie Terminator where the T-800 is thrown into water and screams
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    A cold-hearted manager

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

    I hope she told her boss to shove it up his
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    Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    Poi Dog replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Just shut the eff up. No one cares what/who you did last night.
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    Sometimes I wish the patients family would stop by unannounced...

    Poi Dog posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I cannot tell you how many times I've heard, "Make sure to clean up xyz because his/her relatives will be by today." Is it unreasonable to have the patient cleaned up every day? Why go the extra mile...
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    I need some advice on what to do, please!

    Poi Dog replied to Strudent4Compassion's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Be thankful that you have awesome coworkers that are willing to help you out. Just be sure to reciprocate. Your coworkers can make or break a shift. It will be all right. You can do it and don't be...
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    I am considering not being a CNA anymore...

    Poi Dog replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you
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    I am considering not being a CNA anymore...

    Poi Dog replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank for all the uplifting posts :redbeathe I just woke up and will write more later
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    Amount of residents responsible for in a day?

    Poi Dog replied to vtmainer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I want to work with you! At my last place we were told to use hand sanitizer between feeding each resident. Interestingly enough, I observed the DON feeding and she did not use sanitizer. Lead by...
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    Sexy nurse image in Hooters ad

    Poi Dog replied to Jonathank's topic in General Nursing

    My boobs are definitely bigger than