Cola89

Cola89

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  1. Has pain scale contributed to opiate problem?

    Cola89 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    A drugged up population does not rise up and implement radical change. I really believe this pain scale crap has been instituted by the government and/or big pharma (hello, lobbyists?!) in attempt to...

  2. Have you ever met someone who regretted getting their NP?

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi gmjohnson6, Thanks for your response. I have also given some thought to teaching, but other than that, I'm not sure how else I would like to build upon my nursing degree. Sometimes, I get a little...

  3. $15 Min Wage - Effect on RNs

    Cola89 replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    I share the same concerns. I think the attempt is to get the rich more generous, but it always seems to fail. Middle class (hello, health care workers) will continue to shrink, rich will get richer,...

  4. Doctor stole my stethoscope

    Cola89 replied to ayejay09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Cute. Is it going to come back with a call me, baby #

  5. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The doc is Middle Eastern and most of the rest of us are American

  6. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Tee hee mee

  7. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    S/he hasnt lost the nurse part of their title it's always gonna put the N in NP and s/he might as well not be fooled and OWN it. I would like to mention that this doc interjected with 'PA school is...

  8. bullying? racism? or overreacting?

    Cola89 replied to beachbum2000's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've experienced the treatment you mentioned by members of my own race. the nursing supervisors were just showing favoritism for their buddies. It was wrong, made for a poor work experience. I didnt...

  9. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you might be right, but I can say I feel whatever I way I want (and reserve the right to do so) in order to get my point across to the powers that be. I'm gonna make my point directly to the...

  10. Obese Nurses

    Cola89 replied to Goldentreasure's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Lol, not HERE... around Illinois. Or whatever. OP should go scout prospective employers' employees

  11. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for the link. Nice how 'verbal abuse of a patient' was the straw that finally broke the camel's back. I wonder how many times was patient care was adversely affected relating to his abuse of...

  12. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This^ sounds like something I can do. I'm gonna keep an eye out for his crap slinging .... then it's game

  13. What are your views on male nurses

    Cola89 replied to jared.butler90's topic in Men in Nursing

    I dont ask men why they've gone into nursing. It's a skilled trade that commands a living wage. I like working in a diverse

  14. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's hard to not let it get me down when so many patients' families condescend us... some of the actual patients are non-working entitled PIAs who OD on drugs, cigs, or food who are also...

  15. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a bit surprised my new coworkers didnt demand more respect. Calling mysef, another nurse, a tech, or an emt a "monkey" --- and I wont shrug it off. I wont use "I feel..." statements for such...

  16. Why do some nurses "hate their jobs"?

    Cola89 replied to iculvr's topic in General Nursing

    it probably wouldn't hurt,

  17. I don't have time to pee!

    Cola89 replied to bossman's topic in General Nursing

    Nice... way to mock nurses who really dont have time to pee. Are you in

  18. Obese Nurses

    Cola89 replied to Goldentreasure's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Look around and you will find your

  19. Are you jealous of other nurses jobs/abilities?

    Cola89 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I actually envy the registration clerks and others with low-stress desk jobs. They still get the hospital benefits, but not the

  20. Working 12s and having a dog/puppy

    Cola89 replied to NICUnurse91's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would look into daycare if you think it might be something your dog would enjoy. I have a nine year old pomeranian, and he has the run of the house (including two foam beds, plenty of water, &...

  21. MSN Nurse without clinical experience please help!!

    Cola89 replied to Sspino's topic in General Nursing

    Why get an advanced degree in something you have no practical experience

  22. Nurses, do you feel respected by NPs

    Cola89 replied to Buckeyeqt's topic in General Nursing

    Once they get a taste for the autonomy and respect associated with being a provider, they probably want to forget they were ever "just" nurses. Also, the lines may be blurred in regards to when these...

  23. Nurses: How far is your commute?

    Cola89 posted a topic in General Nursing

    And what's the length of your shifts? How long of a commute is reasonable for you? What do you think of the coworkers who drive from farther

  24. Feeling uneasy about first nursing job.

    Cola89 replied to Cardiacluv's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think this is normal with alfs. these residents should require less care than ones at any given ltc. all 3 alfs in my area dont staff rns (except the don). just remember- you can always send em out...

  25. Frustrated

    Cola89 replied to bosslady47's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of a non-acute care hospital. I was just