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pricklypear

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  1. The Bullying Thread

    pricklypear replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

    G. This is aggressive behavior. That is THE one thing I hate. It happened to me once. Totally unacceptable. It belittles and intimitates - which is what bullys get off on. H. Passive -aggressive. As...

  2. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgical Nursing HELP!

    pricklypear replied to mcorrao77's topic in New York Nursing

    Maybe OR or

  3. I hope this doesn't offend anyone...

    pricklypear replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's sort of moved on to how far does your responsibility go toward another patient, not assigned to you, when you have your own critical patient to take care of. And the pain issue aside, the...

  4. yet another paper i need help with

    pricklypear replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I can understand why you are having such a problem! We all have heard of the lack of minority representation in other professions like law enforcement, teaching...but not nursing. I have only lived...

  5. Public Misconceptions

    pricklypear replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses don't know anything. "Does the doctor know he has a fever of 99.1?" "Well, don't you think you should call him?" "Are you supposed to be doing that?" "What do you mean the doctor...

  6. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgical Nursing HELP!

    pricklypear replied to mcorrao77's topic in New York Nursing

    I've heard about waiting lists to get a job with a plastic surgery group! I know of one clinic here that gives all it's employees 1 free procedure a year. Nearly impossible to get on. I would agree...

  7. Public Misconceptions

    pricklypear replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, The visiting hours don't apply to me!! That's my mom in there! Getting diarrhea from GoLytely is an allergic reaction All nurses can intuitively lip read trached patients. Tapping loudly on...

  8. Public Misconceptions

    pricklypear replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are not always aware of The Extent of their patient's surgery (why should they?) I.E. My Dad just had Open Heart Surgery yesterday!! He can't possibly get out of bed! Does the doctor know...

  9. yet another paper i need help with

    pricklypear replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't think I have ever given any thought to the aspect of minorities in nursing. The only personal experience I have had is with nurses for whom English was a second language. This poor girl was...

  10. Forced to Orientate to ER

    pricklypear replied to nursesbca's topic in General Nursing

    As much as I whine about having to go to ER, my experiences there have been much less stressful than ICU. Thats not to say it doesn't get busy, just in a different way. It can be very entertaining...

  11. My Saving Grace...why hospice will always be my niche.

    pricklypear replied to Flynurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It's so wonderful to run across someone who is genuinely satisfied and truly happy in their job!! Congratulation on finding your little place in the

  12. Forced to Orientate to ER

    pricklypear replied to nursesbca's topic in General Nursing

    I got shoved into ER from ICU without any orientation. Just a quick this color means this, that color means that, if it's turned sideways you do this, blah.blah.blah. Got it? I found that for the...

  13. so frustrated with docs/when and when not to page

    pricklypear replied to InfoNurse1595's topic in General Nursing

    Pebbles is right, DO NOT let them make you feel bad about calling on something you feel is important. And a word about when your patient demands that you call the Dr, you really have to. It's their...

  14. so frustrated with docs/when and when not to page

    pricklypear replied to InfoNurse1595's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking it was studentdoctor.com that you found. That place is... Well, I can't go there because I get too angry. We all struggle with the "protocol" issue. I kind of have a run-through I do...

  15. Prepare yourselves, the drug addict on Dr. Phil is a nurse.

    pricklypear replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    I guess this is sort of off the subject, but could SOMEONE please tell me why that woman wasn't put in jail a long time ago??? Could you imagine video of some man abusing his passed-out drunk wife...

  16. Prepare yourselves, the drug addict on Dr. Phil is a nurse.

    pricklypear replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    I actually really like Dr Phil. He's an aquired taste, I think! I never heard his comment about nurses playing footsie. Everybody says something stupid every now and then. I'm just glad he stopped...

  17. Prepare yourselves, the drug addict on Dr. Phil is a nurse.

    pricklypear replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    It bothers me too. I don't think he is intentionally portraying nurses in a negative light at all. But yesterday he kept saying over and over "you're a nurse" "she's a nurse, folks" Like a nurse...

  18. I hope this doesn't offend anyone...

    pricklypear replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hyperstudent - What would you have done in Mark's

  19. I hope this doesn't offend anyone...

    pricklypear replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Mystery, Of course, the environment in which one works makes a difference, too. For example, in the ER setting, the whole staff may take responsibility for all the patients - passing meds,...

  20. I hope this doesn't offend anyone...

    pricklypear replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Mystery, I do agree, 100%. I also understand that you are not implying that anybody would ever overlook a serious mistake, breach of ethics, or life-threatening situation in the interest of...

  21. I hope this doesn't offend anyone...

    pricklypear replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hyperstudent, you're going to get this thread closed with your negative comments. This is a really good subject - started as a vent, turning into an advocacy discussion. There's alot to be said on...

  22. Have now failed twice ...

    pricklypear replied to Carolanne's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sounds to me like test anxiety. You have done well on reviews and practice tests, so it's not a knowledge problem. I don't know what NCSBN is, but have you taken one of the prep courses? They are...

  23. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    pricklypear replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    My mom was a 2nd grade teacher (now retired.) I decided early on that I would never be a teacher - way too much work. Never thought about being a nurse, I wanted to be a vet. After my oldest son was...

  24. I hope this doesn't offend anyone...

    pricklypear replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    Put his hearing aids in!!! They are wrapped up in tissue on the bedside table!!! NO, no that tissue has the dentures in

  25. I hope this doesn't offend anyone...

    pricklypear replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    I remember being idealistic...I was going to be supernurse. Save the world. I still have the scars from the one time I tried to fix something that wasn't mine to fix. Made me kinda skiddish. And...