pedicurn

pedicurn LPN, RN

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  1. Would you marry a Doctor?

    pedicurn replied to fleurafor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    200K won't go far.....if..... - there is alimony for wife #1 and #2 - the children from the above mentioned unions must go to private schools - same children must have coaching for their AP algebra...

  2. Being forced to work while sick

    pedicurn replied to phosphorus's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Was wondering... does being 'cancelled' only happen in non-unionised facilities and 'right to work' states? Or can it happen across the

  3. Vertical Violence on the floor

    pedicurn replied to lobianm's topic in General Nursing

    Agree ....that's how I would document the event. However ... isn't it a sad reflection of our working conditions and work culture ? Having to write a paragraph to protect oneself just because a pump...

  4. Being forced to work while sick

    pedicurn replied to phosphorus's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am shocked .... so very shocked. In Australia we are allowed to be off sick when we are sick. I have never heard of a manager here making somebody with a fever and bronchitis come into work and care...

  5. Anyone else miss nail polish?

    pedicurn replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    LOL yes ... I miss my nice quality artificial ones I used to

  6. Is it wrong...

    pedicurn replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing really has a lot of negative ( even dysfunctional) dynamics. It has a quite a few persons of dubious motivation/morals/skill ... shocking but I work with nurses who are in it for the 'big...

  7. Vertical Violence on the floor

    pedicurn replied to lobianm's topic in General Nursing

    What I do when this kind of situation arises, is : - Do my best to get another pump and restart the infusion ASAP or ..... - Document this task passed on to oncoming nurse . State reason for...

  8. Are there REALLY that many different nursing jobs?

    pedicurn replied to Burlshoe114's topic in Nursing Career

    I stand corrected ...silly mistake on my part. However, I would like to mention that nursing does not behave like other professions. In many other industries, a high supply of job applicants (who have...

  9. You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

    pedicurn replied to starmickey03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am gob-smacked

  10. Are there REALLY that many different nursing jobs?

    pedicurn replied to Burlshoe114's topic in Nursing Career

    Mostly agree. However a simple truth is that there are far fewer of these jobs available for those who demand them. Supply vs demand Therefore these jobs should pay more .... right? Sadly nursing...

  11. Help! Patients and coworkers tell me I look frazzled - but I don't feel that way

    pedicurn replied to marisatheresa's topic in General Nursing

    Trying to remember back to when I was a new nurse .... the first year was full of a huge amount of stress. Normal. Perhaps try to slow your speech and remember to smile more ( particularly when first...

  12. Personality test determines my employment

    pedicurn replied to noyesno's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I did a personality test and what appeared to be a intelligence test. This was at a recruitment company. I was shocked as I did not believe the recruitment company consultants had the background to...

  13. Personality test determines my employment

    pedicurn replied to noyesno's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Exactly. Particularly when the staff nurse job involves lot of training ... eg cath lab. They will be leery of someone who will be less likely to

  14. Stop yelling! (vent)

    pedicurn replied to nursej22's topic in General Nursing

    just who does your nurse practitioner think she is ? i would have written her up for her poor behaviour. she is not in a position to insist you get out of your chair, or deal with any similar stuff...

  15. Would you marry a Doctor?

    pedicurn replied to fleurafor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Doctors are not 'powerful and rich' LOL They are highly educated professionals who usually have a comfortable upper-middle class lifestyle. Donald Trump , Bill Gates and Larry Ellison are rich and...

  16. Would you marry a Doctor?

    pedicurn replied to fleurafor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Many of my nurse coworkers and friends are married to doctors ... nothing unusual for my 'older nurse' generation. However I have noticed that the newer doctors tend to marry other doctors rather than...

  17. Does anyone regret leaving acute care?

    pedicurn replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Might be worth having a look at Ambulatory. Those that are part of a hospital should pay similarly to floor work. Daystay haematolgy and cardiology can be interesting. Best wishes to you

  18. Does anyone regret leaving acute care?

    pedicurn replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to give up acute care. However I also love (and need right now) the opportunity and flexibility acute care provides. I enjoy earning a decent amount too. One day I will go PRN and work 8...

  19. what is your ICU like in terms of nursing attitudes/culture

    pedicurn replied to geminigirl11's topic in Critical Care

    In the ICU's and ED's I've worked in - there seemed to be a solid minority of experienced staff nurses who possessed a 'nursing is a trade' orientation. These ones tend to believe that they have had a...

  20. Unreasonable female 30 something p'ts

    pedicurn posted a topic in Emergency

    I've had a spate of these lately. Educated professional, articulate 30 something female p'ts who have been made comfortable ( pain/nausea relieved etc) ....behaving like morons just because they feel...

  21. Hate being a floor nurse- happier as NP?

    pedicurn replied to mslinzyann's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just wish to say ..... Many RN's used to have the luxury of time to think about their p'ts. I can remember pondering and discussing signs and symptoms and differential diagnoses as a staff nurse in...

  22. Handling chauvinistic male charge nurse

    pedicurn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work with a recently promoted male charge nurse who I would best describe as a clever 'men lead, women follow' type. He is a second career type with a professional background ....smart and...

  23. Handling chauvinistic male charge nurse

    pedicurn replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    That was a great post GHGoonette

  24. Handling chauvinistic male charge nurse

    pedicurn replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly ... even if the religion leads to some inappropriate thoughts and beliefs ...it's not an issue However the moment those beliefs contribute to inappropriate behaviour .... the behaviour is the...

  25. Handling chauvinistic male charge nurse

    pedicurn replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    Surely not if those beliefs contribute to discriminatory behaviour