pedicurn

pedicurn LPN, RN

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  1. I'm the office manager and "his wife"

    pedicurn replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Never mind ... you might have an allie with one of the

  2. Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    pedicurn replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

  3. What to do with CNAs that sleep during the night shift?

    pedicurn replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes this sometimes the issue. Low income folk having to work two jobs to survive. It's sometimes a delicate issue and need to tread carefully. Eg The aide who is the sole family breadwinner because...

  4. I'm the office manager and "his wife"

    pedicurn replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe not? Wondering if the wife is a

  5. If you won the lottery would you still work in health care?

    pedicurn replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    Nope - not in a nursing job. However I would use my nursing knowledge and experience to develop a charitable organisation in the healthcare field. For example - how many low income seniors could...

  6. I'm the office manager and "his wife"

    pedicurn replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Yes - joint owners so joint bosses. I have had both favourable and unfavourable experiences with this setup. When one complements the other .... can create a good

  7. fired... where can a bad nurse go to find a job?

    pedicurn replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Agree nursing is like an 'abusive relationship'. It can seep in and slowly erode self-esteem. Lots of nurses have this problem. I find it helpful to recognise the dysfunctional dynamics. Here's one...

  8. Please checkout "Mobbing" in Wikipedia

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

    Yep ... when the manager is cut from the same cloth ..... there is really no point in staying and trying to improve the culture. Regarding the behaviour - it's straight out of junior high school. I...

  9. Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    pedicurn replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL as long as it's not your 'sexy' I have a little tattoo (well hidden) but it's not

  10. Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    pedicurn replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sexy ok - I'm just sexy I just have to wear my tight scrubs with the top that's too short so that everyone can see my flat, tight and spraytanned 6 pack with umbilical piercing ( I'm sexy ....just...

  11. Nurses with Bipolar Disorder

    pedicurn replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I don't have this issue but have noted coworkers with BD try to - - not work nights - opt for lower stress and lower stimuli work environments eg not ED and not extra busy med/surg. This can mean...

  12. management not sensitive to bullying present on unit

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

    IMO These managers are: - Cut from the same cloth as the bullies ( either directly or less so) - Lacking in professional skill It's a job getting away from this in nursing. I am happiest when my...

  13. Needlestick Injuries Scaring Me Away From Nursing, HELP! :(

    pedicurn replied to xoshelbugxo's topic in Nursing Career

    Watch those butterflies ..... they are coiled and can 'spring back' and stab you Take extra care when tired. Never attempt when distracted Never attempt on a p't who refuses to lie down on bed ... I...

  14. Money $ or Happiness :-) Please OR Nurses. I need advice. Should I Leave the ED?

    pedicurn replied to vblaides's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for that vblaides Permanent 3-11 can be socially isolating but if there's the strong possibility of change later - then ok. Two specialities are good for the nurse as help to increase hrs if...

  15. Money $ or Happiness :-) Please OR Nurses. I need advice. Should I Leave the ED?

    pedicurn replied to vblaides's topic in Emergency

    I would do what would make me happier. The OR job may just be a temporary step backwards in terms of pay - and your lifestyle may improve due to the short commute. However permanent 3-11pm can be...

  16. Conflict of interest? Family member? Please help!!

    pedicurn replied to newbiern41's topic in General Nursing

    Yes ... providing care to a family member is a conflict of interest. You need to tell your employer and ensure that you do not care for

  17. Discussions always so hostile here?

    pedicurn replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Please reconsider .... I had a revelation recently regarding some bullying I'be been receiving over the last couple of years. I realised that I was not giving enough power to the majority of good...

  18. Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    pedicurn replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and about my nails ..... I refuse to not have artificial nails. I don't care what infection control says about this. I have those super artificial nails that repel all bacteria. What will the...

  19. Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    pedicurn replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    And don't forget this humdinger ..... I want to have a intimate relationship with my patient / patients relative / ex patient / coworker Would that be ok? If I do it what kinds of problems might I...

  20. Aids giving me trouble-what to do?

    pedicurn replied to BrazoriaLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Pleased to see you are not unwell after all .... I was worried about 'aids giving you trouble'. Just the aides .... that helps get it all in perspective. Best wishes to

  21. Nursing Admissions/Admitting Nurse In Gay Marriage States

    pedicurn replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    Next thing will be getting rid of gender based pronouns

  22. How many call ins?

    pedicurn replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    Let's say you had three legit occasions of illness during that six month period - does that mean you can be disciplined in the US? Many of us in peds and ED pick up stuff easily and it's conceivable...

  23. Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    pedicurn replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I only want to be a nurse so I can marry a doctor and then I'm going to give it up. Will anyone think any worse of me if I do this

  24. Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    pedicurn replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Love it And can you tell how I can get an MSN straightaway so I can just have my one p't at a time and not run around like crazy with no meal and toilet breaks .... like the staff nurses do (who...

  25. Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    pedicurn replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    And ....... What colour underwear should I wear under my white pants