whereslilly

whereslilly

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  1. What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    whereslilly replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    This one from my "new" DON at LTC/Rehab facility. I'm (was) the nite Supervisor. Admit coming from several hrs away didn't arrive till middle of my shift. Was expected in the afternoon. New DON calls...

  2. Finding jobs after being fired

    whereslilly replied to erkaluv's topic in General Nursing

    I know this post is old..but it still unfortunately rings very true. Yes, there is some pos itive signs in the job market for RNs. It is still a terribly glutted market. The new game is hire you on,...

  3. Do doctors treat male nurses different than female nurses?

    whereslilly replied to Nolander's topic in Men in Nursing

    As mentioned in a previous post, female docs are now very common. Female surgeons are common. Im sure some of the seasoned nurse can relate, I can remember when a female surgeon was very rare. As far...

  4. Not many Black/African American nurses working in the ICU's

    whereslilly replied to i-njoy-being-a-nurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I have worked in many different Critical care area's (CVCU,CCU,MICU). Also, this was in more than one hospital. They were all in the NY metro area. They all served a very diverse population. In turn...

  5. Interviewer cried during interview

    whereslilly replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    :redpinkhe:clown: Maybe I "Wooed" and got my new

  6. Interviewer cried during interview

    whereslilly replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Normally an interview situation should be professional and formal. Yes. There are always exceptions. Perhaps something terrible had happened to one of her patients? Perhaps she was recalling a...

  7. Cracked and Bleeding hands...help?!

    whereslilly replied to ustechrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Personally, I only use those hand sanitizers when nothing else is available. I detest them. My hands never feel clean; I always go to wash as soon as I can anyway. If you are in the field they are a...

  8. Cracked and Bleeding hands...help?!

    whereslilly replied to ustechrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Like many other posters I always "embalm" myself with a thick coating of a variety of A&D ointment, Vaseline (name brand), on both my hands and feet every nite. Then wear white cotton socks and...

  9. Broken mind/ broken Spirit..crying over laundry detergent..where from here?

    whereslilly replied to Lucky724's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I agree with Libby about the job choice, for all the above reasons. I have to disagree with her as to the suggestion of "Benzo's". I'm certainly not diagnosing you; please see an appropriate...

  10. How do you get thicker skin?

    whereslilly replied to Loves2Lurk's topic in Emergency

    Sick people are Angry people. He wanted that reaction from you! Its not so much as a "thick skin" as a basic understanding that as a nurse, its never about you. Unless you were negligent with your...

  11. Speaking foreign languages

    whereslilly replied to wanderlust99's topic in General Nursing

    I too..but can you speak pig

  12. OMG I don't think I can do this job

    whereslilly replied to Ado Annie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Mom: What happened? more details needed..and

  13. swabbing off iv ports or saline locks before hooking up fluids

    whereslilly replied to tjnurse67's topic in General Nursing

    NurseCard: I had scrolled thru and didn't see your post. Absolutely. As I remember there was a theme of "guilt" associated in that thread as well...:confused:. Perhaps the OP need to consult her...

  14. swabbing off iv ports or saline locks before hooking up fluids

    whereslilly replied to tjnurse67's topic in General Nursing

    Ahh..yes, see "popping and squeezing

  15. harder to get a job with a phone interview?

    whereslilly replied to allthesmallthings's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Phone interview? I have spoke to perspective employers on the phone, never considered it an interview. Great idea though..don't have to dry clean my suit or put on

  16. What do I do after my clinical instructor told me I will never be a good nurse?

    whereslilly replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    Im smiling, but not mocking your pain at all. I clearly remember my Med Surg 2 Instructor, an old school nun riding my -ss like there was no tomorrow. I really didn't do anything wrong she just chose...

  17. Why hire RN's when other disciplines can do the job

    whereslilly replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    OOH, Jersey you made my day!!;) Nailed

  18. Orientation...blechhh

    whereslilly replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    The OP stated this unit is a "more critical unit". Not clear if this means a Critical Care Unit. Anyway, what you are describing is a Preceptor who is on her game! As far as asking you to speed up,...

  19. Nurses eat their Young

    whereslilly replied to NYLiz's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Nursing can be very stressful. That is just one of the many reasons not just anyone who manages to get thru Nsg school and passes Boards can be a Nurse. It does take special skills....

  20. Pre-hire exams

    whereslilly replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    1ml

  21. Nurses that Create a Hostile Work Environment

    whereslilly replied to wendmill's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    @wendmill If what you are saying is that the bullying type rises to the level of management, (as they often do); you ask why and how? Break it down to the most basic nature of bullying. A bully can...

  22. Nurses that Create a Hostile Work Environment

    whereslilly replied to wendmill's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    wendmill: as you stated you have been practicing nursing for 20 years. Have you really been seeing this type of behavior that long? Personally, I have not. 20-25 years ago when I was a new nurse I saw...

  23. When someone else gets terminated

    whereslilly replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

    You will never truly know what actually occurred. Bearing witness to a co-worker being fired, especially someone you enjoy working with..sucks. Someone that made your job more pleasant..I hear you....

  24. Is No Orientation the New Orientation?

    whereslilly replied to Inquisitive2's topic in General Nursing

    I so feel for you. These are wicked times indeed. All I can say, if you were fortuitous enough to stay employed from the "Golden Age" of Nursing when there was a shortage then you are Blessed. Those...

  25. how do you night nurses do your assessments?

    whereslilly replied to redredrose's topic in General Nursing

    Elvish I agree with you. You stated you work in a Mother/Baby unit. I personally have never worked in this area. I'm sure this type of unit has its own unique assessment needs as you are caring for...