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  1. Saw my first dead body in the hospital

    Little Miss Coffee replied to NurseAndLovinIt's topic in General Nursing

    I actually saw my very first dead body about two weeks ago. At first I was quite scared - the void created by the lifeless body in the room was palpable. However, that was only caused by me exploring...

  2. Working in a "toxic" workplace

    Little Miss Coffee replied to Catch22Personified's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry This sounds like that classic nursing home horror story... I think the idea of using it as a stepping stone is best for your personal interests. Become confident in dealing with things...

  3. My friend was fired - Was she wrong?

    Little Miss Coffee replied to ravenshroud's topic in General Nursing

    It is possible that she learned the law somewhere along the line and then forgot, or didn't think it would be so strict. Or she may also have buckled under pressure - if she felt or just plain...

  4. My friend was fired - Was she wrong?

    Little Miss Coffee replied to ravenshroud's topic in General Nursing

    From what I've learned in school, technically, yes, it would be against the law for your friend to do this even if the RN told her to. This was relating to being a CNA, not an RT, but I would not be...

  5. Bookish, low common sense... will I fit in?

    Little Miss Coffee replied to FRESH_90's topic in General Students

    Practicality and down-to-Earth thinking are essential to nursing and healthcare in general...but they can be acquired If you are smart enough to recognize the importance of such traits, then you...

  6. How do I 'toughen up?'

    Little Miss Coffee replied to GoLauraGo's topic in General Nursing

    You're getting a lot of really good advice in this thread...would like to throw this in: I think you need to do your best at basing your satisfaction on what you KNOW you are doing well, not the...

  7. when can you start? is that a good sign?

    Little Miss Coffee replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's a good sign. If he didn't like you, he wouldn't even be concerned about this. He would probably politely dismiss you with a "we'll be in touch" or something. But it's not a guarantee. It's just...

  8. Does your hospital have a prayer or some other inspirational message overhead?

    Little Miss Coffee replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    In a Catholic or other religiously affiliated hospital, prayers could be reasonably expected, but in another hospital people who are not of that specific religion may not want to hear it (even though...

  9. Help me choose!! Respiratory or RN?

    Little Miss Coffee replied to amybeets05's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't think we're going to know enough about you to advise =/ Choosing a "satisfying" job, especially one that can be as tough AND rewarding as nursing, is a very personal decision which for many...

  10. Ever experience a patient's family member grieving in an odd way?

    Little Miss Coffee replied to shhhh's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a comparable story...yet. But as they say about opinions...everyone has one... I remember commenting in another post similar to this a week or so ago, but will write again because it's...

  11. Please Help! I need advice on how to get a job as a new grad

    Little Miss Coffee replied to hengleman's topic in General Nursing

    What she told you sounds kind of irresponsible, if she really put it exactly as you posted. Dishonesty is generally awful and, especially in this scenario, will come back to bite you in the butt! You...

  12. is it OK to submit your 2 week notice via email?

    Little Miss Coffee replied to sourapril's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think this sort of thing would ever be professional to do via email. Some facilities use email more than others. Sometimes, email is a good method of communication, even professional...

  13. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    Little Miss Coffee replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, in most hospital environments, you'll run the risk of being ordered to give blood. Of course, some specialties are more likely to face it than others. Sounds like psych is an fairly...

  14. im selfish? hmmm

    Little Miss Coffee replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I like kids sometimes. Usually. Depends on the kid's demeanor. I don't always know how to relate to them but don't consider that a bad thing about them. I usually find babies really cute. And yet I'm...

  15. How can I be a good newbie?

    Little Miss Coffee posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ...Okay, so the word "good" is relative. Maybe it should have been "How can I be good...for a newbie?" Anyway, I just got my first CNA job. Going to fill out paperwork bright and early tomorrow...

  16. How can I be a good newbie?

    Little Miss Coffee replied to Little Miss Coffee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you guys so much for your suggestions! Getting pumped for starting out...:) Fuzzywuzzy, thanks especially for mentioning the issue of asking for help before being ready. Now that you mention it...

  17. Are Hospitals requiring courses to be considered for hire unfair?

    Little Miss Coffee replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    My two cents... It's reasonable for employers to require any amount of training BEFORE hiring someone. After all, they are taking the risk that they won't have enough good applicants who are trained...

  18. Still Unemployed for 5 months and still counting

    Little Miss Coffee replied to Chuvaaaaa's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it is the way you're presenting yourself, either in the resume, on the cover letter, or in interviews. If you haven't learned in-depth about all these, research them. Even if you don't HAVE to...

  19. Hovering (a tiny vent)

    Little Miss Coffee replied to CAPPYBARA BREAKFAST's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely agree that you need to be direct. I took CNA clinicals twice (once was a couple years ago, the most recent one was to refresh those skills). The first time...I was that girl. I do have...

  20. Nursing and Depression

    Little Miss Coffee replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I feel strongly about this thread...it deserves more attention. :) I'm pretty sure it's illegal to fire you simply for having depression and no other reason. It would be legal to fire you if you...

  21. Knowing your own values and Beliefs in OB

    Little Miss Coffee replied to Smeesha's topic in General Nursing

    "Proper" parental roles may be issues that apply for some people. Also, natural childbirth and attitudes toward the treatment of post-partum depression can be a big deal. My guess is that a good...

  22. Conscience Schmoncience! Who cares what you believe?

    Little Miss Coffee replied to jmqphd's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So the uneducated want to rush to correct "the mistake" while it still isn't a child. It is easier to abort a bunch of meaningless cells that are dividing than it is to realize that bunch of cells...

  23. New graduate nurse fired for not having experience after 30 days .....

    Little Miss Coffee replied to spiri1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know people shouldn't apply for jobs for which they're not prepared. And there is the possibility that the young nurse in question misrepresented herself. But - and I don't know about the rest of...

  24. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

    Little Miss Coffee replied to jpmrt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The health professional's responsibility is to pull the curtain, close the door, and let them do what they want. They may be in your facility, but it sure ain't of their own free will. They need to...

  25. Long term CNAs out there, not going immediately into nursing?

    Little Miss Coffee replied to radicalsenseofhope's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh yeah, I'd also love to know how you get around the "but you are smart enough to be a doctor, or nurse, or whatever, why are you a butt wiper?" mentality from people? This speaks to me....