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HarryPotter

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  1. Help with "Bait & Switch" tactics at new job

    HarryPotter replied to TennNurse's topic in General Nursing

    You've gotten lots of good answers here. The only thing I can add is that never be rushed into signing anything, your hospiital (?) has a bully mentality and the clerk is a bully, as well as other...

  2. yellow fever vaccine

    HarryPotter replied to HarryPotter's topic in General Nursing

    thanks everybody...I feel

  3. Low self-esteem

    HarryPotter posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you think that low self-esteem plays a part in being a "victim" of

  4. Low self-esteem

    HarryPotter replied to HarryPotter's topic in General Nursing

    I think you guys are awesome! Your replies are great. And everyone of you have said something that is true. Remember that we're all in this together. I think that sharing this is important! We can...

  5. Not feeling to good about a co-worker

    HarryPotter replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    No, No. No! You are not to blame. No one deserves to be bullied and being constructive is the way to go. The suggestions of "victim" mentality was a generic one, not to suggest that u are one....

  6. Depression and Antidepressants...

    HarryPotter replied to Monkey_Man's topic in Nursing Career

    Many antidepressents may have s/e of low libido. Zoloft and Paxil may have that s/e. In terms of drug screens, anti-depressents don't show up on drug screens. Tranquilizers like Xanax and Ativan...

  7. Not feeling to good about a co-worker

    HarryPotter replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to be a victim. I choose that part for years, and finally came to grips with what I was getting out of it...here are a few of the things that I found out about myself. I got to blame...

  8. What does $35.00 hr (blended) mean?

    HarryPotter replied to peaceful's topic in Nursing Career

    "Happy, Happy Thanksgiving to you all no matter what your time zone

  9. What does $35.00 hr (blended) mean?

    HarryPotter replied to peaceful's topic in Nursing Career

    to blend, to "mix it up". Now, in terms of what your question is= blending with your evironment as well as a cooperative blending of all salaries that are in and out of your pay scale. (joke). (guess...

  10. Life is futile, dead is dead, the other side

    HarryPotter replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    "life is life, and death is death. Neither are

  11. Life is futile, dead is dead, the other side

    HarryPotter replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Pam: My thoughts are with you and your family. Your messsage was not to long and you have done the right thing. Your story reminded me of the precious last moments with my Mom and Dad as they...

  12. Children's Hospital in San Diego

    HarryPotter replied to virgoRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi Virgo: San Diego Rn here. I work for County Mental Health, which is downsizing/budget crisis. I work as a Psychiatric RN in a out-pt. clinic. Children's Hospital has a great reputation. Was...

  13. wanted to but cannot find

    HarryPotter replied to renerian's topic in Parish

    Why don't u look into Hospice Nursing? Most Hospices have "grieving" specialists, Clergy, RN's, Social Workers, volunteers...doln't know if you need to specialize, but I would think that would be a...

  14. What has worked for me re: hostile workplace.

    HarryPotter posted a topic in General Nursing

    arial black As we all know, hostile workplaces are thriving. Here is how I have handeled it, without getting burned out, stressed out, or sacked. If a co-worker is harassing you: keep a paper trail!...

  15. Any Psychic Nurses?

    HarryPotter replied to chelsea32's topic in Holistic

    I have had many psychic experiences. I took care of my Dad when he was dying. One night I needed a break, was at my now husbands house, at 1 am I suddenly, out of no where, shot up in bed and said...

  16. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

    HarryPotter posted a topic in General Nursing

    Arial Black)xxx(/FONT) Happy Thanksgiving to you all! I am very thankful for my friends, my family, my wonderful sweet dog Pumpkin (a female Austrialian Shepard), the beautiful,sunny day here in San...

  17. I quit my job (long)

    HarryPotter replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    st.barnard: so sorry. u sound like a really good nurse. I hope u find another employer that honours and respects

  18. I quit my job (long)

    HarryPotter replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    well..the fact that its a small company doesn't stop u from reporting them to the labor board/better busiiness bureau. and, if u want to go further, if this witch of a supervisor has been going...

  19. Why did you become a nurse?

    HarryPotter replied to Tinuviel's topic in General Nursing

    I became a Nurse because I like to help people, like many of you have already said. Also because I was raising 3 kids on my own and knew I would always be able to support

  20. Nurse Burnout

    HarryPotter replied to HarryPotter's topic in General Nursing

    sorry about your boredom. Does your workplace have staff training/development classes for u to look

  21. I quit my job (long)

    HarryPotter replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Man oh man...just read all the posts: So what if u get paid for two weeks...thats not the point...if u were coerced into quitting, that is bully behavior, period. I never thought that bullysatwork.com...

  22. Nurse Mobbing/bullying

    HarryPotter replied to LuciGirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Go to web sites re bullying in the workplace: a good one with many other links is www.bullyonline.com , a good book to read is The Bully at work. Yes, u need to educate yourself about this...

  23. I quit my job (long)

    HarryPotter replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    God! Have u gone to the website www.bullysatwork? Have u gone to polls about bullying on this site? My advise to u is u need to give a written "exit interview" about this situation. I would also go...

  24. should I leave my BSN program?

    HarryPotter replied to rasa26's topic in General Nursing

    Having a BSN will open lots of doors for u. Stick with

  25. why does something have to happen first?

    HarryPotter replied to midnitelpn's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi there. I have been a psych nurse since 1973. I worked in many a in-patient unit (now in out patient). continue to chart. bring this up in team meeting where the patient MD. is there. Have the...