Vera Berry BSN, RN

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Vera Berry, BSN RN CWOCN CPN C-ELBW

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  1. Vera Berry

    How do you deal with passive aggression in nursing?

    Vera Berry replied to Vera Berry's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Kasandra, I grant you that I didn't do the best job explaining myself. I admit that. I don't want to do that because a) it would be too long and b) it would be too much information for this list....
  2. Vera Berry

    I hate my job and I can't get out.

    Vera Berry replied to ewrn's topic in General Nursing

    It's probably not as many as you think. Surely few children go without healthcare. I have seen some children who are chronic that use plenty of tax payer dollars. Medicare pays for the elderly. So...
  3. Vera Berry

    How do you deal with passive aggression in nursing?

    Vera Berry replied to Vera Berry's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you to everyone who responded. I am done. Obviously, nobody has experienced this type of thing or has any answers. But I thank you for your rebukes and challenges. I will be sure not to say...
  4. Vera Berry

    How do you deal with passive aggression in nursing?

    Vera Berry replied to Vera Berry's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ruby, i have read your posts in the past and trust me, you are the complete opposite of passive
  5. Vera Berry

    How do you deal with passive aggression in nursing?

    Vera Berry replied to Vera Berry's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am wishing I hadn't mentioned the birthday gifts. They were irrelevant in terms of getting gifts. What I'm concerned about is the way I am being treated professionally. Did you know that a gift,...
  6. Vera Berry

    I hate my job and I can't get out.

    Vera Berry replied to ewrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, I can't imagine what you could be talking
  7. Vera Berry

    I hate my job and I can't get out.

    Vera Berry replied to ewrn's topic in General Nursing

    In America, you are not allowed to discriminate against those who are older. If there were such a trend where senior nurses were fired and new young nurses were brought in, the hospital could be...
  8. Vera Berry

    I hate my job and I can't get out.

    Vera Berry replied to ewrn's topic in General Nursing

    I make more than that. I know those who have worked a long time make a lot more than that. Does your hospital have a benefits department? Ours does and they are hired to work on our behalf for all...
  9. Vera Berry

    How do you deal with passive aggression in nursing?

    Vera Berry replied to Vera Berry's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I appreciated this post. I had to work last night which is why I didn't respond. On purpose, I didn't share many pertinent details because I am always concerned that someone out there might be one...
  10. Vera Berry

    How do you deal with passive aggression in nursing?

    Vera Berry replied to Vera Berry's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you. If you have never dealt with this type of thing, you have no idea what I'm talking about. I am going to take the time to read through this
  11. Vera Berry

    How do you deal with passive aggression in nursing?

    Vera Berry replied to Vera Berry's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    See, and this is why I write a book when I share because I knew someone would say this. I know I am asking you to trust me. But it's the truth. The stories happened. The way they happened was retold...
  12. Vera Berry

    How do you deal with passive aggression in nursing?

    Vera Berry replied to Vera Berry's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She tried to actually get me fired by writing me up, which totally backfired because it was proven that what she said wasn't true. It's a long story but let me put it in a nutshell. We have a nurse...
  13. Vera Berry

    I hate my job and I can't get out.

    Vera Berry replied to ewrn's topic in General Nursing

    One more thing, unions are a huge expense that we as nurses have to pay for. I want that money for myself. I believe that another way to interpret what you're seeing is that the doctors are able to...
  14. Vera Berry

    I hate my job and I can't get out.

    Vera Berry replied to ewrn's topic in General Nursing

    I only know that Medicaid and Medicare will only pay a certain dollar amount for a nurse per patient in home health. Unionizing nursing will only ruin what we have here. It gives certain people...
  15. Vera Berry

    I hate my job and I can't get out.

    Vera Berry replied to ewrn's topic in General Nursing

    I believe a great deal of this has to with the changing trends in insurance payouts, hospital costs, and the way we as nurses expect to be paid. I say that because in home health at several points, I...
  16. Vera Berry

    Why do mean/crabby people become nurses??

    Vera Berry replied to R!XTER's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So true. Workplace bullying amongst nurses has become a real art. I almost prefer the in your face approach vs. the passive aggression. Hospitals invest so much money into every employee and so they...
  17. Vera Berry

    Bullying

    Vera Berry posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would like to hear from other nurses about effective ways to handle people who are nasty, have friends who back them up who are also mean, and use the system to make my life a misery at times. I...
  18. Vera Berry

    Bullying

    Vera Berry replied to Vera Berry's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you for these. I agree with you that we have to identify people who are just not super friendly vs. someone who is out to get us. In my particular case, I know I'm being bullied but....I was...
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    Bullying

    Vera Berry replied to Vera Berry's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I went to a seminar given by the hospital where we are supposed to learn how to get along with each other. If I walked away with anything, it's that there is no answer to this. If I complain, I will...
  20. Vera Berry

    Bullying

    Vera Berry replied to Vera Berry's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for the helpful comments. I don't think I'm at the point of suing yet even though I feel that I need to do something more aggressive to get them to stop. But it is an option if I'm fired over...
  21. Vera Berry

    Allheart causes overdraw in my checking account

    Vera Berry posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I get so many emails from uniform companies and I see things that I think might be nice and so I try to buy from different companies. Well, I opened my checking account today to find that I was...
  22. Vera Berry

    Allheart causes overdraw in my checking account

    Vera Berry replied to Vera Berry's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    They had a double charge in my checking account for four days, which included the weekend. I did eventually get my scrubs and the money did drop off. But what bothers me is the total indifference they...
  23. Vera Berry

    What websites do you use to purchase scrubs?

    Vera Berry replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use Uniform Advantage. I like doing business with them because they stand behind the product, are fair, and everything comes as ordered. Plus, I like the way you can actually see what you're buying...
  24. Vera Berry

    Cruella Deville, RN, MSN, CRN, BSsssss

    Vera Berry posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a good nurse. I really am. I am older than 50 years old but can keep up physically with anyone on the floor. I never sit down and do nothing if there is work to do. I look to help others. I have...
  25. Vera Berry

    Allheart causes overdraw in my checking account

    Vera Berry replied to Vera Berry's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Still have two charges from my bank. I will never do business with these people again. I guess disreputable folks just don't get