pedicurn

pedicurn LPN, RN

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  1. Does nursing satisfy your needs?

    pedicurn replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    Oh that's awful. Who do some of these these people think they

  2. Does nursing satisfy your needs?

    pedicurn replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    'Lowered expectations' is right on Though recession aside - some of that relates to deskilling over the last decade. I should have gone into a real profession - now I feel I've left it too late. Am...

  3. Does nursing satisfy your needs?

    pedicurn replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot about that one !!! That's something missing for me as well Creative thinking is a professional skill and doesn't seem to be required at all in nursing - which is unfortunate as we certainly...

  4. RN teacher failing students to "weed" them out?

    pedicurn replied to xmissxscarlet09's topic in General Nursing

    Depends when the school weeds them out. Either tough entry at the start or fairly open entry where students fail and leave in the first couple of

  5. Bullying--The Other "B" Word

    pedicurn replied to rn/writer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I believe this comment sums it up ..... thankyou. Agree there is a continuum from witch to bully. The nurse bully is no more than an accomplished catty witch a couple of steps along the continuum. Her...

  6. Do you think they/employers are watching what we post?

    pedicurn replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    I don't post anything about work here or FB. I cringe a little when new nurses post about their new jobs and the exact unit they have been employed

  7. Bullying--The Other "B" Word

    pedicurn replied to rn/writer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Great post - thankyou. Just a point though - I feel witch can easily blur into bully in some situations. In these situations nurses bully with cattiness - their practice of exclusion and minimisation,...

  8. An odd staff member

    pedicurn replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    i don't think we have to become friends at work ..... some mustering up of genuine empathy would be in order when coworkers are suffering. we can do that without being joined at the hip

  9. An odd staff member

    pedicurn replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    If he's maintaining boundaries with patients - this isn't nearly as a big deal as posters are portraying. Seems to be a kindness outage in some of this thread. Not wanting to know anything about your...

  10. An odd staff member

    pedicurn replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds good IMO but why bring the NM into it? This guy may just need some help right now. If he loses his job that will be a big stressor for him - especially if he is relying on the health...

  11. The happy policy

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

    I'm tired of miserable nurses too. But I think this policy is aimed at creating stepford nurses ...... unfortunately wont be about having FUN. Having FUN will not be allowed and people will be...

  12. Do you think nursing would be more advanced as a profression if...

    pedicurn replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with you. However .... as long as the 'nursing's all about on-the-job training / having a degree wont make me a better nurse' brigade are still out in force ....it aint going to happen. When my...

  13. How do you cope with work and co-workers:(

    pedicurn replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lack knowledge about social norms ? Could be that. I work with some nurses who don't know the basics - they really don't know. These people often don't know how to keep boundaries - will push limits...

  14. How do you cope with work and co-workers:(

    pedicurn replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sometimes I find some nurses have a problem with social norms ... they just don't know. Or perhaps she just forgot you don't work days? Or perhaps she has friends who work nights but pick up days - so...

  15. How do you cope with work and co-workers:(

    pedicurn replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree zookeeper - however would like to disagree on one point. Can we pls differentiate between 'trash talking' and openly criticising poor behaviour ? Open criticism can have merit. Bringing up...

  16. What are your favorite types of patients??

    pedicurn replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The ones with the sensible and polite

  17. How do you deal with an ignorant co-worker? Humble me with your advice, nurses!

    pedicurn replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    No !!!!! Not

  18. Co-worker talking behind my back "did i handel this right"

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

    Oh I'm sorry about that. Can you transfer to any other place inside of the organisation

  19. Co-worker talking behind my back "did i handel this right"

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

    Oh good grief .... I take it you are a nurse and you work in a nursing environment ?? How old is your boss and her/his 'pet' ? - Getting 'written up' as per the perception of the difficult coworker...

  20. With the way nursing is today, the common sense thing would be...

    pedicurn replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts ..... Bedside nursing is not a professional role - it's a highly skilled job. Unfortunately I was indoctrinated as a student and new nurse to think I was entering a real profession. It...

  21. How do you deal with an ignorant co-worker? Humble me with your advice, nurses!

    pedicurn replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    This is inappropriate. Can you think of a different way of saying that? How should an educated professional say 'shut your mouth up'

  22. How do you deal with an ignorant co-worker? Humble me with your advice, nurses!

    pedicurn replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    Good advice from linear. Re the perceived patronization - is that what you thought was ignorant ??? Giving you the benefit of the doubt here ....maybe you are right. How to deal with these sorts of...

  23. what do you think?fired for a comment

    pedicurn replied to yajaira21's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree. However what's with the manager ?? Not much education ? Not a lot of sophistication ? Doesn't sound like he's the right fit for a professional role This sorts of stories make me feel I...

  24. Do you hate doctors?

    pedicurn replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in General Students

    I like my doctor coworkers more than my nurse coworkers. All our docs are wonderful (except one who is a real

  25. Never thought I would make a post like this, but I have to vent...

    pedicurn replied to sameyjaney's topic in General Nursing

    When appropriate I say.... 'Have you left your manners at home today' ? It is not a good idea to say ' Do you not have any manners'? You have to study them so that you know what type of bully they...