pedicurn

pedicurn LPN, RN

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  1. Do doctors and nurses hate each other?

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

    They take it out on nurses because many of them view us as low status individuals .... not because we are 'there'. Curious behaviour for people who spend so much of their lives doing good. Have never...

  2. WOW! The public really doesn't like us, huh?

    pedicurn replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh ...so many seem upset with nurses having degrees. What is their problem. In class conscious Britain, does this mean some people think nurses have got uppity with a university education? Risen...

  3. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

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

    Ummm ... this is one of the reasons we don't allow it. Infection control issue having the girlfriend wandering all over the unit - going to the kitchen, the bathroom, using the phone that's available...

  4. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    pedicurn replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget the ER nurses have to move their patient because they have new ones coming in the door who cannot wait for assessment and treatment. Just what do you propose the ER nurse does with the...

  5. Doctor as a patient

    pedicurn replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah ... the Chiropractor 'doctor' hyper

  6. Ethics of Nurse/Patient Relationships

    pedicurn replied to patwil73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the big point is then ... - The nurse has everything to lose - The patient is allowed to try and pursue a relationship with the nurse; and has nothing much to lose unless there are...

  7. Acceptable Mens Hair Styles

    pedicurn replied to stayhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Yes that's right the men did dress a lot like women then. Thankfully they don't have to

  8. Acceptable Mens Hair Styles

    pedicurn replied to stayhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Disagree that my opinion makes me conservative ....actually I'm quite liberal. I think women should look feminine and attractive ....should wear attractive clothing and the whole carboodle. Feminine...

  9. Acceptable Mens Hair Styles

    pedicurn replied to stayhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I wish I lived in a less PC country ... somewhere it is acceptable to have gender related appearance standards Italy might do ? Spain? Where women look like women and men like men. It's a...

  10. Compassion.... why is it so hard to give some?

    pedicurn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just one thing I'd like to add to this discussion - I wish there was more kindness being shown to patients and fellow coworkers by many nurses. There are many efficient and satisfactory nurses where I...

  11. You're On Stage

    pedicurn replied to Blindsided's topic in General Nursing

    On stage ... 'nurse waving with an exaggerated smile ' Disneyworld ??? Next they will think of

  12. Nurse chatting/dating patient

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

    There is everything wrong with it. Might have been better to take a few moments and reflect before posting such things on a public site. The general public read this. Might be a good idea to spend...

  13. ALWAYS called to work on days off?

    pedicurn replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Why should others be pressured to come in on their days off ? They may have full and active lives outside of nursing ... have families, other jobs, interests, other obligations Your coworkers are not...

  14. As a nurse, how do you perceive that physicians feel toward you?

    pedicurn replied to jaimeandjules's topic in General Nursing

    In the very large number of interactions I have had with physicians they are respectful and pleasant. However .... and this is a big however; sometimes I have to just swallow it. It's not nice. It...

  15. Any INTJ personality nurses out there...I need help in choosing any advance nursing car

    pedicurn replied to BlackRN's topic in Nursing Career

    LOL !! I don't think we have too many nurses with the latter skills and I believe that's unfortunate .... because 'other' starts taking that up and that's bad for nursing when we lose control. By...

  16. Man, you guys make nursing seem HORRIBLE! If I knew this before school...

    pedicurn replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    In a toxic environment ( cattiness /immaturity /rudeness /ignorance ) this is the best advice. I try really hard to remember

  17. Any INTJ personality nurses out there...I need help in choosing any advance nursing car

    pedicurn replied to BlackRN's topic in Nursing Career

    My first instincts prior to nursing school were the physical sciences, law and business. Not all at once though I understand these are good fields for an INTJ. I love geology so would love to do...

  18. We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

    pedicurn replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

    Yes interesting idea. But energy will probably be really expensive so need to pick somewhere with lots of fresh water plus milder winters ??? the south. I have read that the SW could have water issues...

  19. Any INTJ personality nurses out there...I need help in choosing any advance nursing car

    pedicurn replied to BlackRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I am basing my views on *cough cough* on being in nursing for a long time - at least two decades. Plus a BSN and a masters. Also concurrently having had corporate experience. Lots of bedside plus also...

  20. Any INTJ personality nurses out there...I need help in choosing any advance nursing car

    pedicurn replied to BlackRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Deciding ones personality type and aligning to nursing speciality is very important. Too many of us don't do that. I believe that many of our cultural issues can be reduced if we would do that. Job...

  21. Any INTJ personality nurses out there...I need help in choosing any advance nursing car

    pedicurn replied to BlackRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Actually not to the extent that you might if you were a lawyer or in business. Particularly not creative thinking ...creative thinkers are seen as 'difficult' by much of nursing. The analytical skills...

  22. We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

    pedicurn replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I see your point GW - especially as you are from the US where this is more apparent than in Australia Seems you have lots of very wealthy people who can politically influence - very scary indeed....

  23. We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

    pedicurn replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

    While it's good for govt to get estate tax (so it's got more to spend) I'm not sure inheritance tax is a social leveler ??? I don't think it increases upward social mobility. But it probably helps...

  24. Any INTJ personality nurses out there...I need help in choosing any advance nursing car

    pedicurn replied to BlackRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Agree ..but it's the personality facets that are highlighted with the test that have made me rethink nursing. Obviously it's not possible to neatly sort everyone.....I don't think people have a...

  25. Any INTJ personality nurses out there...I need help in choosing any advance nursing car

    pedicurn replied to BlackRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Since we are talking personality tests.... I'm an INTJ too and think it's accurate to a 'T'. Probably shouldn't have been a nurse ... oh well, maybe it's not too late to change