Cola89

Cola89

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  1. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    Cola89 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Once in awhile this ER doc calls the nurses monkeys. Being as I'm new, I haven't heard it for my self yet. The subject just came up when I was telling another nurse that this doc had just explained to...

  2. Is bedside nursing still a lifelong career option?

    Cola89 replied to NicStrRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not for me, it's not. I can do the work, I like most patients, but the work load and stress levels are too high for me to continue with bedside nursing till I retire. Everybody's different. You might...

  3. Addicts in the ED

    Cola89 replied to amyjm333's topic in Emergency

    I didnt really like the er I was working in bc the main doc always prescribed dilaudid and a ct for any small pain almost. We started ivs and gave fluids on almost everyone who came through our...

  4. Does your Home Health agency have admissions nurses

    Cola89 posted a topic in Home Health

    ... Or, are each of you expected to do admissions / OASIS to home health? At my agency, we do Resumptions, Admissions, and Recerts ... and revisits Might see up to 8 pts a day, if we're busy (and we...

  5. Does your Home Health agency have admissions nurses

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Home Health

    I think it would be nice to have 'just OASIS' nurses for the admissions-- since learning how to answer those questions requires much extra training and experience --that is to get it like the agency...

  6. Hindrance to professional growth

    Cola89 replied to exit96's topic in Emergency

    You're not presumed to be a danger -- its just a matter of patient comfort ... maybe are anticipating that patients wont want male nurses in on a pelvic exam, because such nurses wouldnt want male...

  7. Burn out

    Cola89 replied to Abakke92's topic in Emergency

    Could you try a smaller facility - still work er though? I recently went from small er to home health and although I wasn't totally confident in my er abilities I really think I was a better fit for...

  8. Why are nurse managers jerks?

    Cola89 posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Is nursing a field much like law enforcement, that attracts people who are rude, harsh and likely have personality disorders? Just wondering because, I'm not joking... the majority of my nurse...

  9. How do you feel about being a nurse?

    Cola89 replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    It has good and bad aspects like any job, I

  10. Why are nurse managers jerks?

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Nurse Management

    FYI- I don't have negative interactions with the majority of people I meet, but I do have difficulty staying upbeat at times - I often don't trust new people I meet - I often assume people won't /...

  11. Will nursing wreck my hands?

    Cola89 replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    it is hard on your hands. hand cream, not just regular lotion will

  12. Is the Baby Boomer Generation not going to get good care?

    Cola89 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You know, when all these Baby Boomer aged health care professionals finally retire, do you believe the next generations will be enough, to 'care' for the Baby Boomers, such a huge generation of...

  13. Nurses corp loan forgiveness

    Cola89 replied to Annondara's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, it might be when you work for a not-for-profit facility, I don't know how stringent they are about the 'neediness' of the area. You can get on a payment program that is based on your income level...

  14. Why are nurse managers jerks?

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Nurse Management

    SmilingBlu, I'm not ___ enough to work in middle management. Their harsh judgment of others and rude behavior is what I'm judging. Also, collecting a check while letting everyone around you down. No,...

  15. Nurses corp loan forgiveness

    Cola89 replied to Annondara's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of it, but I definitely feel your pain

  16. Why are nurse managers jerks?

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Nurse Management

    I mean, I would mention that, but I might not give the best career

  17. Why are nurse managers jerks?

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Nurse Management

    Jobs aren't falling off trees around here. Hiring nurse managers seem to want consistent experience, so if I leave without a certain length of time put in at a position.... I'm sure I'll get crap for...

  18. Why are nurse managers jerks?

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Nurse Management

    I wish my NM was like your current one. Almost all of the nurse managers I've had just wanted AWAY from bedside and refused to help pitch in whatsoever. Some have been more vocal about it than

  19. Why are nurse managers jerks?

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Nurse Management

    Why are you following what I'm doing so closely? Are you a crappy nm too? It doesn't matter if a nurse has a gazillion years of carefully strategized experience, s/he might not necessarily be a good...

  20. Why are nurse managers jerks?

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Nurse Management

    Thank you. Yes, I have (another) bad nurse manager. It has happened over and over, which is my point. Others I have worked with would agree. This particular one is abusive and gave me my first and...

  21. Why are nurse managers jerks?

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Nurse Management

    I have, and it's not me. I'm nice, and polite. Coming from another career, I am seriously noticing this rude jerk trend amongst long-time nurses my own age. So, they have several years behind and...

  22. Nursing Arrogance

    Cola89 replied to Flowerchild6065's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. I don't like the arrogant types. Some people have too good of a life / have had it too easy... to empathize with others. And that. is.

  23. 50 Random Acts of Kindness for Any Nurse

    Cola89 replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in General Nursing

    Some very good ideas here - inspire me to think about how to become the change I want to see. Thank

  24. ER Nurses: Do you think you can work in another specialty??

    Cola89 posted a topic in Emergency

    ...Another specialty at the same time as working as an ER nurse? Or do you see ER as all in or all out? Do you work with anybody who works in the ER and at something else

  25. How much do YOU think nurses are worth?

    Cola89 replied to mystory's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not satisfied with my pay, benefits, or the way I'm treated in most nursing positions. My husband has a business degree, and although jobs are harder to come by, he's offered at least 15-20k...