puricandy

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1. Nursing: Then and Now

   puricandy replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Having graduated from a Catholic diploma school in 1971 I remember all these things as common practise.we had an instructor, WW2 vet that taught us how to bathe...

2. When's the doctor coming in??

   puricandy replied to martymoose's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   All the time, and I get to deal with people that get angry because I don't know their schedules. Most of them are not satisfied with being referred to the on call or the resident. I have occasionally...

3. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

   puricandy replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Obesity is still an acceptable form of bigotry. One can't say ****** or *** in public anymore, but fat bashing is still ok. Yes I agree that it is ironic that the fat nurse is giving health care...

4. I feel like a glorified maid

   puricandy replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Nursing Career

   I am also a diploma grad with a masters in nursing management and business, unless you fit the criteria that upper management has established you will never get away from bedside. People less...