SoCalRN1970

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1. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

   SoCalRN1970 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I love it when you put knives in my back, oh just kidding, no I am not serious,

2. Clarification. :) My Manager is Gossiping about me. What do I do?

   SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Its a form or bullying. I think it's going to be taken care of very very soon. Upper managment seems to completely understand. I also have 8 incidents documented with dates, times etc. Pretty bad...

3. Clarification. :) My Manager is Gossiping about me. What do I do?

   SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   BULLYING.?? IT certainly meets the criteria for bullying. see above post. Also no more advice. I have had my fill of bashing LOL Have a great weekend

4. Clarification. :) My Manager is Gossiping about me. What do I do?

   SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Never mind.. got the advice I need. Had a telephone call from the bosses boss The majority of this thread proves and continues to prove.. that nurse eat nurses. Its a freaking hostile field. I...

5. Clarification. :) My Manager is Gossiping about me. What do I do?

   SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Thank you thank you thank you. It seems like the majority of responses seemed to think I was the one with the issue! Why do nurses feel that we are meek and need to just stay that way? I have been...

6. UCI, HOAG & other OC hospitals' 2011 new grad programs

   SoCalRN1970 replied to passionlove's topic in California Nursing

   It's darn hard seeking new grad jobs. Nothing is posted. Nothing is out there at some of our most popular facilities. It takes funds to hire and train new grads. This is one of the first programs...

7. New grad asked to resign during orientation need advice

   SoCalRN1970 replied to Roxy518's topic in General Nursing

   I will be honest. I worked at a local hospital way back in 1993 when I graduated. They were brave enough to hire me with my IP. I was taken in, given full time day shift on the unit NOBODY wanted...

8. Clarification. :) My Manager is Gossiping about me. What do I do?

   SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Made an appointment with her manager. They are Very concerned about the gossip flying around.. and they are well aware fellow staff members have heard it. We will see how this transitions out. Why...

9. "I just can't help you..."

   SoCalRN1970 replied to BrazoriaLVN's topic in General Nursing

   Poly pharmacia. Chronic pain sufferers often need different pain intervention. This medication salad as you see it, all his meds are short acting. Where is his long acting medication? MS Contin....

10. BSN vs. ADN really does it matter these days?

    SoCalRN1970 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just completed my BSN this early year. BIG whaaaahoey. It has not done much for me.. at all. NO pay increase, recruiters are not knocking at my door. Is it just a worthless higher degree that...

11. Patient care manager

    SoCalRN1970 replied to mschelee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Good for you. But keep in mind.. you will be responsible for others performance. If their performance is subpar, it's your responsibility to clean it up and repair it. Lots.. more work than a...

12. Clarification. :) My Manager is Gossiping about me. What do I do?

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are atty's who take on harassement cases with documentation, witnesses and logs of phone interactions, text messages are also considered proof. This is an arena that is just way over the top...

13. Super Interview.today Job no longer listed??

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in General Nursing

    I was a bit taken back. You always know when an interview goes well. This was exceptional. I sent an email professionally written back to managers who interviewed. At this point, this is all I can...

14. Conflict of interests when caring for your own family member??

    SoCalRN1970 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I had a very loose lipped chat with one of my colleagues. She was a bit too "forthcoming" with history of her family, her own issues. I'ts like TMI TMI TMI. I couldn't even manage to fit a word...

15. Clarification. :) My Manager is Gossiping about me. What do I do?

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Harassment is against the law. She has no reason to speak poorly of me due to my work performance.. and had not bearing to comment on complaints from family. There are none. Nothing is documented,...