In glancing through the "Hot" tab on the home page, I noticed that almost everything was a complaint (and thankfully we have a place to vent!). But it left me wondering: What is the nicest thing a patient/family has done for you? :kiss Or, if you can...
I think a lot of people who appear "Crotchety" are just scared of the unknown, or don't like being out of their element, and they just don't know how else to express their anxiety. That being said, it certainly doesn't make it any easier on us!
Well, aren't you so very clever. At least I had the decency to "hold my tongue" and not make it a personal attack (as the Comment Policy clearly forbids "Advertising or personal attacks are NOT allowed.") But Kudos to you and your absolutely brillia...
"It has always been my dream to be an ER nurse, but you people are all scaring me! I never want to be as jaded and cynical as you! You should all quit and find another career because you have no compassion!" I was reading this story with great empat...
The answer is subjective. So many things come into play with this. The answer for YOU is based on your teacher, your syllabus, and your own ability to learn sciences. I found A&P I to be much easier than A&P II, and I find MB to be easier ...
The TEAS test is divided into four parts: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage. When you take your test, each part will be scored separately. When you are done, they will average the score for you and tell you your percent...
Cyndi13 replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency
Thanks, mmuck! I'll have to keep your suggestions in mind. I can certainly handle the patients of the ER, my comment was directed to those that were threatening to "pay back" (so to speak) patients whose behavior they didn't like... I wouldn't exp...
I want to thank everyone for posting such lovely stories! I hope many more are to come... Thank you for sharing the personal side of your careers :anpom:
Cyndi13 replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency
RubyVee, I hope you read my second post. I absolutely got the humor and chuckled myself. While you only found offense with the attack of other nurses and voiced that, I only found offense with comments like "Just a hint....if you're going to play p...
Cyndi13 replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency
Well I don't recall using all of those adjectives, just cynical (which according to the free dictionary online means "Negative or pessimistic, as from world-weariness"). Heartless, angry, and miserable were NOT in my comment, and not my intention, o...
Cyndi13 replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency
Wow. I've wanted to work in the ER/ED for twenty years. I start ADN (RN) classes this fall. Felt like I was finally realizing my dream. After reading this, I'm reconsidering. I never want to by this cynical towards a patient. Of course, I live i...