NanikRN

NanikRN

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  1. The Nurse on the Other Side

    NanikRN replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    I thought ruby did exactly that-- this story is as lop-sided and not based in reality as many, if not most, PG

  2. Did I say something wrong?

    NanikRN replied to Pkin1477's topic in General Nursing

    Well, THIS information changes everything. Of course her response to you and the pt was wrong. Why would you not tell your manager about her comments, etc? I think you have an obligation to- for...

  3. Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    NanikRN replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    , Goodness-- thank you for clarifying for me how I should act as a nursing professional. And my, youve already figured out this professions problem? ** headslap** if only we had thought of that. ---...

  4. The Nurse on the Other Side

    NanikRN replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    Just me but I try not to interrupt my patients--- I know, I know spellcheck-- but stilll--- To quote you " I'm laughing out loud at the irony of your

  5. Did I say something wrong?

    NanikRN replied to Pkin1477's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps the NA thought you should see how busy she was-- Way too many variables to know if you were wrong or

  6. Nurses behavior towards CNA's?

    NanikRN replied to x0xerika's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You do realize that the nurse is not asking for her own personal pleasure? That the nurse is a trained professional with critical assessment/thinking skills with the authority to delegate to another...

  7. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    NanikRN replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    I'm of two minds on this. I do feel a desire to help new nurses grow. But then again our new nurses go thru an extended versant training and don't need extensive help. When they finally hit the floor,...

  8. Asking Former Preceptor for Some Space

    NanikRN replied to betterinthesun's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Talk to her. I think she's looking out for you but she really should have gone to you first. You can also asked to be scheduled different shifts from her. It's not that unusual for preceptors/nurse...

  9. Boces Dress code?

    NanikRN replied to organicmatter11's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Search the past threads. There is At least one thread that i know about, with numerous

  10. CNA quit with no notice because of health reasons.

    NanikRN replied to Sagegrr's topic in Nursing Career

  11. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    NanikRN replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    Your opinion might have value but it doesn't have substance. You can't give a valid opinion on a nurses's view until you've actually been a nurse And cute with the name stuff, lol. I've noticed...

  12. Your BEST AN memory- in honor of Brian

    NanikRN replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    Last year- when I posted in defense of our hospital in Dallas ( yes, THAT one :) ). I received a lovely message from one of the guides expressing AllNurses thanks and support for the Presby nurses....

  13. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    NanikRN replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    Again, your schools doing. Our students have access to what they need. I have time for the students that value learning over creating

  14. Brian Short News

    NanikRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    So, so sad. My

  15. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    NanikRN replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    Mine. And if my instructor was not there on the floor to give me the guidance i contracted for, then I would be all over the school for not living up to THEIR

  16. CNL vs APRN?

    NanikRN replied to Farawyn's topic in Advanced Practice

    The CNLs I have worked with are experienced nurses. I haven' t met any direct entry CNLs. Im wondering if they are really that

  17. Managerial Promotion

    NanikRN replied to drea.says's topic in Nursing Career

    You asked---- I replied. *shrug*. You don't get to control the answers I thought my response was positive. I complimented you on your enthusium , your good intent and your sense of excellence....

  18. Managerial Promotion

    NanikRN replied to drea.says's topic in Nursing Career

    Where to start?? All this in 2 weeks? "have made it my personal goal to break the bad habits of the current employees" "The girls" "I want to show them how to take pride in their work " "a couple of...

  19. Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    NanikRN replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch!

  20. Supervisior causing problems, what should I do?

    NanikRN replied to sunshiny1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First, noone can "push your buttons" without your cooperation. It's up to you how you choose to respond to your superviser. Saying that s/he pushes your buttons therefore you act in whatever manner,...

  21. Nurses behavior towards CNA's?

    NanikRN replied to x0xerika's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wasnt there but is it possible she saw more going on? Maybe she was focusing more on the pts overall health status and not immediate tasks? If she was assessing, she was also anaylizing info ....

  22. Cannot stand director

    NanikRN replied to leo8686's topic in General Students

    And yet, you continue to insult the nurses that have been in the trenches paving the way for you and show your incredible ignorance at the same time Insulting an entire catagory of nurses then...

  23. Cannot stand director

    NanikRN replied to leo8686's topic in General Students

    What a terrible --and completely untrue--thing to say!!! It does make one wonder if you might not be transmitting this sentiment somehow to

  24. Best MD note

    NanikRN replied to beckster_01's topic in Nursing Humor

    Pt received benzo at pt family repeated and relentless demands per house staff in middle of night. Pt experienced Yet another case when Press-Ganey results supercede the pts welfare and well-being...

  25. Nurse Supervisor retaliating against patient

    NanikRN replied to AmberAmazes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not defensive at all. You were confused-you specifically asked the questions-as to why JBN was here on this message board; I clarified for you that she is a well-respected member of this...