Brainiacster

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1. Yeah, that's right, it's my fault.

   Brainiacster replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

   This is another reason the nursing profession is denigrated: people assume it's as easy to become a nurse as it is to become a teacher (or some other fairly simple curriculum). It's erroneous to...

2. Does My Forehead Say "I AM A Door Mat--Walk All Over ME!"?

   Brainiacster replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

   Usually, I don't notice that kind of behavior at first due to just not thinking that way myself, so it takes a while before it sinks in that someone's pulling something. It doesn't happen often, but...

3. Need positive reinforcement- people can be so mean!

   Brainiacster replied to momofr&b's topic in Home Health

   OP, Don't let a couple of difficult personalities rain on your parade. As one poster mentioned, if there's any way to trade off pts, that might be a good idea. As others have said: document. The...

4. Need some feedback please!

   Brainiacster replied to gganta's topic in General Nursing

   OP, Keep the job, but also keep looking. You're keeping skills fresh and you've got something to put on your resume. In addition, supervisory experience looks good on a resume too. It's better than...

5. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

   Brainiacster replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   These people are probably the same people who feel "entitled" to HC and such...that is, as long as someone ELSE's taxes increase to pay for THEIR cheaper insurance. Unfortunately, that's the majority...

6. What does a Nurse Recruiter actually do??

   Brainiacster replied to JillRene's topic in General Nursing

   OP, Depends on what kind of experience the recruiter has. If it's strictly someone from an HR background who really doesn't understand the science or the nuances of nursing, the recruiter can be...

7. Unprofessional Behavior

   Brainiacster replied to peds4now's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Seems like much more tattling going on in nursing than in other professions. It's a rarity for it to happen in most professions. Most people don't want to look unprofessional & whiny in front of...

8. MD, DO, NP, DC, OD -- Who deserves the title Physician?

   Brainiacster replied to RMARTINNC's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   It's no surprise CRNA's want to upgrade their titles. However, the level of ed/training doesn't compare with that of an MD. BTW, it seems a lot of anesthesiologists are running skin clinics these...

9. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

   Brainiacster replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   sounds like the typical overindulged brat kid who has now morphed into a non-functional young adult. mama is still there enanbling him now. is it any wonder he's such a

10. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Brainiacster replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry your kid has probs, but we didn't cause those probs. People are naturally going to assume. You'll have to deal with it GRACIOUSLY. This attitude of self-righteousness is sickening. (Not to...

11. New Grad Programs in Portland, Oregon

    Brainiacster replied to LUVNURSING2008's topic in Oregon Nursing

    OP, Try to get a CNA or tech position to get your foot in the door (and don't rely on *only* online apps). Also, network...nurses, doctors, HR, professional organizations, clubs, anyone/anything...

12. Do I need a BSN or will a MSN do?

    Brainiacster replied to DisneybearRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP, There are several programs that allow people to move from a non-nursing bachelor's straight into a master's in nursing - even without an RN first. One such program is an accelerated 12 month...

13. Dreams of Becoming an ER Nurse Fading.

    Brainiacster replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in Emergency

    OP, Will the hospital allow you to work some extra hours as a tech or even volunteer (just paperwork or ordering supplies, for example) in the ED in addition to your capacity in your current role as...

14. luncheon with the CEO.. what should I suggest?

    Brainiacster replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Whatever you say, say it professionally and make it productive for the CEO and the hospital. (Remember, this isn't about venting; it's about positive, beneficial, maybe even innovative yet...

15. Starting to doubt my self?

    Brainiacster replied to LorderrorproneRN's topic in General Nursing

    OP, better to ask now than risk a snowballing situation over time. As others point out, try to develop some relationships with other nurses who may be more willing to share their knowledge, in...