anotherone

anotherone BSN, RN

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  1. About to throw in the towel!!!

    anotherone replied to Stella_Blue's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh... yes do not put all your eggs in a basket. BUT DO NOT ASSUME it is always the employee. That in their desperation they let a slacker , with a bad attitude eat up all the OT. IT is BUSINESS. WE...

  2. Dr Oz's show on antidepressants...your thoughts?

    anotherone replied to Marshall1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Over prescribed ? What does that mean in this context? People are prescribed them who do not really need them ( do not meet DSM criteria?). Or what? Why be miserable if a pill can help , I guess? I...

  3. No rapid response for a DNR?

    anotherone replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    Doctor sounds like a clown. Part of this is probably the patient's age too, just a guess. I have seen many pts who are DNRs and still somewhat healthy. Meaning not expected to die ANY MINUTE NOW. If a...

  4. About to throw in the towel!!!

    anotherone replied to Stella_Blue's topic in General Nursing

    seniority, great attitude, work ethic , not calling off, etc can all end up being worthless. I excpect that . That is how the world works. They are nice traits to have and help depending on whose...

  5. Ventage

    anotherone replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    By peers do you mean coworkers or nurses in general? maybe your coworkers have a spouse that gets paid well. Nursing pay varies on where you live. I live pretty well. New car, no debt(including...

  6. Super Obese

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

    I have turned my fair share of all types of pts. If they are unable to help the more they weigh the more difficult it is. period. Obviously a 450lb mobile walkie talkie is easier to care for then...

  7. Super Obese

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

    fruits and vegetables are very expensive in many areas. I have gone to many fast food places and ordered a plain hamburger. That isn't too healthy but not even that many calories. Frankly, I...

  8. Super Obese

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

    I didn't want this to turn to one of those posts on being obese is an addiction or lack of self control (both imo) or because someone had an awful childhood or evil corporations are to blame or...

  9. night shift depression!

    anotherone replied to Blink2182's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I also work nights and I have little to no energy on days off or even days on anymore. Unless and sometimes even if, I have less than 3 nights off in a row I just sleep and watch tv. Are you sure...

  10. Super Obese

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

    lifting a 50lb box or weights is different than lifting a 125 porifice with a completely awkward angle unless i were on the bed too. same with trying to roll such pts and keep them on their sides...

  11. Super Obese

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

    250lbs is doable for 2-3 staff members even if complete care but very tiring. But the 500lbs+ require a lot more staff. And anyone who has worked on a busy med surg floor knows staff isn't just...

  12. Rude Coworkers

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

    anonymity is cowardly and won't get anything done. There will have to be specific scenarios esp if this nurse is smart. it might even be a he said she said. I rarely go to management because I see...

  13. Why did she pick on me?

    anotherone replied to Dean7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why care about this when you are right. ? i see so many of my coworkers get so worked up over stuff like tgis. It is comical. I can see my some like to engage them. Some people also get involved...

  14. Culturally insensitive patients

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

    I live in an area just like you described in the rural ne. I just pass as white american for the most part but sometimes get some questions like that. . Even "certain kinds" of white people get...

  15. Vent: Downgrading patient from ICU status

    anotherone replied to ukjenn231's topic in General Nursing

    I am nust a med surg nurse but for requests like that , I just ignore them. If they want it done they can do it. How about you page the dr to speak with the person requeating

  16. Home med lists make me crazy.

    anotherone replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    another thing turfed off into nursing that imo should not be (at least not sole or primary) nursing

  17. Why did she pick on me?

    anotherone replied to Dean7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would get over it and ignore it. As for the not saying "hi " or"bye" just ignore her also. Maybe she does it because it seema to rile you up or maybe it has nothing to do with you. I can be aloof...

  18. Am I right or wrong

    anotherone replied to CNAEB's topic in General Nursing

    I work as a nurse because I need money. Simple as that . I work very hard and always help coworkers. Some people are just

  19. Mental health days

    anotherone replied to PediLove2147's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I rarely call out. I only do when I am physically ill. It is AWFUL TO have to stay 17 hours because of any reason. I am vocal about it when I am mandated sometimes. I get annoyed at MANAGMENT AND...

  20. Why nurses treat nurses so badly.

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

    a lot of victim mentality types and paranoid people. crabs in a barrel. everything is some offense or slight. eventually most people adapt and become the same way. Also a stressful environment...

  21. Dreaming About Work

    anotherone replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I have had those didn't meet requirements to graduate hs or college. somehow i missed a class and after all these years someone figured it out. lol. i have also had the forgot a pt dream or the ones...

  22. Disappointed with my nurse last night

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

    I always try to be professional to pts some whine that I don't laugh or joke enough. I dont like to play the buddy buddy with the pt card or have it used on

  23. Is floor nursing making you fat?

    anotherone replied to OCRN3's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have heard of ALDI but there aren't any in this area. Yes, $8 for 3servings. Sometimes walmart carries whole pineapples for about $3-4 but i wasnt going to drive that far . I have bought the precut...

  24. Is floor nursing making you fat?

    anotherone replied to OCRN3's topic in Health, Stress Management

    where do you graze? we are not allowed to eat at the desk and cant have staff in break room all night long. on a similar note i have been craving pineapples like crazy. i went to the grocery store...

  25. Sexual Orientation Question

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

    Nobody you know uses condoms? out of curiosity what are the demographics? hmmm. the attention on sex ed when present seems to be on preventing pregnancy. i am in my 20sand my inner city public high...