Art_Vandelay

Art_Vandelay

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  1. Is there always that one nurse.....?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hahaha!!

  2. Is there always that one nurse.....?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would've given the same report...most nurses like to know when a patient they have cared for died. But yes, her remark did make me laugh; thanks for

  3. New grads & CNA experience

    Art_Vandelay replied to lalopop86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My CNA experience definitely helped me land a position as an RN. If you are already an employee, you shouldn't have problem getting the interview. If only I didn't have to move across country as...

  4. Pregnancy & PRN

    Art_Vandelay posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I recently moved to a new area and then found out I'm pregnant with our first child. My husband seems convinced that noone will hire me PRN since I'm due in 6 months. Unfortunately, the...

  5. Is there always that one nurse.....?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes! I used to work evening shift, and there were a few night nurses who drove me crazy nitpicking everything that sometimes I had to stop myself from saying, "Would you like me to work your shift...

  6. "Please call me, there are *issues* with you..."

    Art_Vandelay replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ah, the irony of it being labeled your "issue" when the actual issue is horrible staffing. I worked in SNF/LTC and I witnessed nurses cutting corners all the time just so it wasn't "their issue."...

  7. Are doctors too lazy to obtain their own H?

    Art_Vandelay posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, newly pregnant nurse who hates playing the part of the patient. I find it odd that the first appointment is with an MA and the pt doesn't even see the doctor. Maybe I am an old "stick in the...

  8. Reprimanded in front of coworkers becoming the norm....??

    Art_Vandelay replied to PixieButtercup's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to agree with the previous two posters; that is entirely unprofessional. I was once given negative feedback by a preceptor in front of others. That same day, I pulled her aside and said that...

  9. Are doctors too lazy to obtain their own H?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Preciously. It seems their ego, status, and pocketbooks and a lot more important that quality time with pts nowadays. Trying to stay positive, but not seeing the light just

  10. Cliques

    Art_Vandelay replied to snmzelle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My school definitely had cliques. Most students were friendly, but there were a few who thought they were God's gift to the nursing world. On the floor, I found there to be cliques too. IMHO,...

  11. What I have learned to HATE about Nursing

    Art_Vandelay replied to OhioCCRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You should leave your job NOW. Your post is so angry. You are so

  12. What happened to private practice?

    Art_Vandelay posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse, I can see where patients become frustrated with "the system." I can honestly say that I absolutely hate being a patient. Just calling to set up an appointment frustrates me...when I get...

  13. Workplace Conflict

    Art_Vandelay posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How do you deal with workplace conflict? I have had a few altercations at work lately, not with management but with co-workers. Without providing too much detail, I suppose I have "started" some of...

  14. Should I do anything about being yelled at?

    Art_Vandelay replied to kw11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I really like a combination of The Commuter's and Altra's answer. Cutting the doctor off mid-sentence with the phrase "this conversation is over" combined with walking away maintains your...

  15. The Mockery of Nursing

    Art_Vandelay replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL! How much morphine was

  16. Workplace Conflict

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Miranda, Great insight! Thank you. You are correct; in retrospect I have upped the aggression. Furthermore, as I was reading another poster's story today about a doctor that embarrassed her in...

  17. 1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    Art_Vandelay replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm not sure I love his bedside manner. When the patient asked him how his recovery would go, he answered,

  18. Workplace Conflict

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok, I want to clarify, I am not running around starting conflicts (although I did use that word). I will, however, elevate them to the next level. For example, fellow nurse states sarcastic reply, I...

  19. Advice for new RN

    Art_Vandelay replied to newgraduate52012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Run!

  20. The Mockery of Nursing

    Art_Vandelay replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm super nurse! I'm the only nurse on my floor who knows what she is talking about. Why doesn't everyone else see my brillance? My patients just LOVE me :redbeathe:redbeathe:redbeathe because I...

  21. The Mockery of Nursing

    Art_Vandelay replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ..............

  22. The Mockery of Nursing

    Art_Vandelay replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Um, I've been a CNA for two weeks and I already know how to do my nurse's job. Why doesn't my nurse listen to me? Should I contact the

  23. 1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    Art_Vandelay replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    His orientation was going great, until his patient refused his care when he said "crotch sniffing" was vital to the

  24. 1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    Art_Vandelay replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Dog-spitalist: the patient appeared catatonic. Let's get a psych

  25. 1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    Art_Vandelay replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Overhead: Code Cat-astrophe! Paging Dr. Chase! Code Cat-astrophe! Paging Dr.