anotherone

anotherone BSN, RN

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  1. BE CAREFUL on social networks

    anotherone replied to Chico David's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I recently read an article about how not having a facebook ,linked in , etc. can negatively affect you. Employers were very wary of people (esp those in younger age groups) who didn't have...

  2. BE CAREFUL on social networks

    anotherone replied to Chico David's topic in General Nursing

    can someone tag your picture even if you don't have a facebook account? meaning you can still be identified, right? you don't have to post your own "scandolous"

  3. BE CAREFUL on social networks

    anotherone replied to Chico David's topic in General Nursing

    I dont have a facebook nor did I read all the posts But if I posted something like, "mandated again due to short staffing " and that "makes" the hospital look bad and I get fired or written up...

  4. The nurse who can smile when things go wrong...

    anotherone replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I know these are jokes but a few people on my unit seem to get worked up when another nurse isn't stressed out or worked up

  5. Grumpy Co workers make it so bad, I might just leave

    anotherone replied to SheRN12's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    complaining about the assignment or "making" someone self conscious is bullying? The problem is that enough people don't critique their own practice or complain about assignments. I have a feeling...

  6. Thank You Notes to Patients?

    anotherone replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I go by the motto, less contact the

  7. the homeless that wander in...

    anotherone replied to mish_RN's topic in Emergency

    In some places there are thousands of ho eless people. There simply isn't any where to place them and should that be yet another acute care hospital

  8. Orientee Horror Stories?

    anotherone replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    . I will help anyone and answer questions. Even if it is stuff people SHOULD know, even if it is a more "experienced" nurse asking. Rarely saw anyone not help or laugh too much about it, if the person...

  9. Orientee Horror Stories?

    anotherone replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    To all the ICU staff who posted or will post, don't send us the rejects to med surg. Most of them can't even handle that either! I hate precepting. Ones who keep doing the same thing wrong after they...

  10. A patient wants to know your thoughts on frequent fliers...

    anotherone replied to Clusterhead's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The whole " patient doesn't look to be in pain" is so subjective for many patients. Yeah some fake it to get dilaudid but some people are more stoic then others. I always go on my smart phone as a...

  11. A patient wants to know your thoughts on frequent fliers...

    anotherone replied to Clusterhead's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work on a medical/surgical floor but when I see a frequent flier I don't care unless the pt is someone I dread taking care of. To me this means someone who yells a lot, ( is completely oriented) ,...

  12. Cry for help: I don't think I can do this.

    anotherone replied to -MissTake-'s topic in General Students

    I hated that I chose to major in nursing many times while in school. I didn't want to waste any more time/money and change so I stuck with it. Then I couldn't find a job and had to move for a floor...

  13. Irritating things about being a nurse VENT

    anotherone replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    yeah it sucks. add to that that everything is nursing's fault! everything no matter what. we have to follow everyone else to make sure they do their job and we do ours. if i get a hint of sarcasm or...

  14. Has anyone ever been careless and gotten stuck?

    anotherone replied to NCmcMan's topic in General Nursing

    things happen. always be as careful ad you can. but do not anticipate others will be in mass chaos like a code , giving a super strong psychotic pt IM haldol, even with the 100lb aide holding him down...

  15. Has Nursing Made You a Homebody?

    anotherone replied to nicurn84's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am in my 20s and work night shift and live alone. I relocated for a nursing job years ago and still don't know anyone in the area. Some weeks on end work is my only "social" time where ai...

  16. Corporate "doesn't believe in" Nurses Week

    anotherone replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like how I am expected to bow down for an ice cream cone ( i dont want or need!) or a cheap pen or cup with hospital logo. really it is such a

  17. Why are people uncomfortable talking about mental health?

    anotherone replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It has had a stigma for thousands of years across cultures. Because it can be unpredictable and scary. The pt is not in control of his/her thoughts in a "bootstrap" society.The associations with...

  18. Why do some older nurses have to be mean when I'm reporting off!

    anotherone replied to Reyval04's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Has nothing to do with being older. I can multitask and listen to report and use MY time to write what I want or check the chart. It s my prerogative. I rarely get much value out of most reports...

  19. What to do if you disagree with the care of another nurse's pt?

    anotherone replied to Erythropoietin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you really thought a rrt needed to be called then you should have called it. In some places a dr does not come to an rrt. Also we have called rrts and had a dr write for icu stat and guess what ?...

  20. Mandatory Meeting With CNO

    anotherone replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    these meetings are usually just lip service and a waste of

  21. It's Finally Happened!

    anotherone replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your hospital may even have a policy AgAINST using that information. There have been lawsuits on "wrongful terminations" due to it and people have won. I wouldn't want to go through a deposition...

  22. It's Finally Happened!

    anotherone replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    what if your coworker stole your picture and has been posting crazy stuff . it could happen. stranger things happen everyday. z evaluate her at work not personal

  23. Blue about Code Blue

    anotherone replied to barbaralynn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have had some pts who in their history prior to being my ot have been coded and are still walkie talkies. All under 40 with a VERY short down time. Will there come a time here where payment...

  24. Night Shift and workouts?

    anotherone replied to scrubsandasmile's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I work 7p to 7a. I work out on days off only. Of course, I occasionally miss days becauseI am so tired from work. I never work out before work, have gone to the gym rarely after work when I do not...

  25. I ignored my instincts...

    anotherone replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in General Nursing

    Your coworkers sound insane. I think we may work in the same place. lol After working as a nurse for a few years ai am so much more outspokens and assertive/ aggressive in social