danceswithsnakes

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1. Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

   danceswithsnakes replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

   No offense to anyone in their 50's (we are all heading that way, after all) but I'm 35. I think of wearing dowdy, stuffy black pantsuits or pants at all (I like dresses) or even black business skirts...

2. Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

   danceswithsnakes replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

   I don't like flats, they make me look even frumpier. I've been told I'm "all boobs" so there will be no getting around that. I did find a large enough bra that supports me well and makes me look...

3. Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

   danceswithsnakes posted a topic in General Nursing

   I recently was having a meeting with my immediate boss and the administrator over another issue. Not only did I not resolve the issue (though I know why) my appearance was also brought up. I'm tired...

4. Pets in the office? (LTC)

   danceswithsnakes replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

   I brought some pictures of my snake (Nanook) to work and showed them around. One nurse said it wouldn't bother her a bit, another nurse said she would like make a new opening in the building in the...

5. Pets in the office? (LTC)

   danceswithsnakes replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

   As I read this a mischievious grin spread across the face of my alter-ego. Bad! Bad! Bad! Smack! Smack! Smack! I think it will be a no go once it gets to the administrator for approval. I guess I can...

6. Pets in the office? (LTC)

   danceswithsnakes replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, he would be in a tank. I have a beautiful terrarium and It would fit perfectly next to my computer. I would like to keep him here. I don't handle him very often but he has never stricken out or...

7. Pets in the office? (LTC)

   danceswithsnakes posted a topic in General Nursing

   I would like to liven up my office, which is located at a LTC facility. Another office worker sometimes brings her little dog to work and it stays in her office. I happen to like all animals and am...

8. LTC RN Experience

   danceswithsnakes replied to secondattempt's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I worked 10 yrs. in a nursing home and decided I wanted a change. I kept hearing that being a LTC nurse had held me back, made me undesireable. I landed a job at a small hospital and I can tell you,...

9. My proposed solution to being bullied, will it backfire on me?

   danceswithsnakes replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

   Yet you conveniently omitted the rest of my post on

10. My proposed solution to being bullied, will it backfire on me?

    danceswithsnakes replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    It's much, much nicer (and more truthful) than what she has said about

11. My proposed solution to being bullied, will it backfire on me?

    danceswithsnakes replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    Um...I didn't start this thread. Or are you trying to make another point, argument,

12. My proposed solution to being bullied, will it backfire on me?

    danceswithsnakes replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know who read I accused a whole unit of people bullying me and where, but that has not happened...must be some misunderstanding. To (attempt to) make a long story short, this is a pattern of...

13. My proposed solution to being bullied, will it backfire on me?

    danceswithsnakes replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    Right now, I'd rather be right. I have more to lose than my job. My child is in a wonderful daycare and any other job I would find would make me have to uproot everything, including my seniority. I do...

14. My proposed solution to being bullied, will it backfire on me?

    danceswithsnakes posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am being targeted by a bully at work, who has been nit-picking, spreading malicious gossip and trying to isolate me and make life hell. I have done nothing to deserve this behavior, and it makes me...

15. Primary Care Track clinicals with Emergency doc?

    danceswithsnakes posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have a personal relationship with an emergency room physician who I think I could learn a lot from (he oversees a chest pain urgent clinic). I am in a program to become an Adult/Gero primary care...