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    Angry Nurse here!

    uRNmyway replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think adding anything entertaining to your lunch would be illegal. I mean, if it is YOUR lunch, the assumption is that you made it for yourself. Pregnant on top of it? Maybe you are trying to...
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    Cant believe the nurse did.....

    uRNmyway replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    I know we have moved on but I haven't checked the message boards for a bit and also wanted to apologize to BrandonLPN. First, my comment about not wanting to place loved ones in LTC is not about the...
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    Cant believe the nurse did.....

    uRNmyway replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    And THAT my friends is why I will do everything in my power before I let my parents or loved ones in a LTC center, if at
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    Cant believe the nurse did.....

    uRNmyway replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    We had one very inappropriate nurse on a med-surg floor I worked on. I think I have probably shared this story on here before. We were having the rounds from hell, everyone was behind on scheduled...
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    New grad nightmare...

    uRNmyway replied to baglemae22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As far as reporting to IDPH, you should be safe. I don't know if it's the case everywhere in the US, but the state where I work has whistleblower protection laws. You could possibly even report to...
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    Getting situations dumped on you at shift trade!

    uRNmyway replied to bradons's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well hold on now...guaranteed job or no, we all have to pass the same exams. If these nurses graduated and passed boards, then someone, somewhere must have thought they were knowledgeable enough to be...
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    Ungratetful patients.

    uRNmyway replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Like you, I don't see why being called the 'N' word is a reason to not have to care for this person, but being threatened with bodily harm is not. I also agree with pretty much all other advice on...
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    How do you introduce yourself to patients? First name? Mr/Ms/Mrs X?

    uRNmyway replied to LillyFish's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Like other posters, I always refer to my patients as Mr/Ms/Mrs So-and-so. Even when they ask me to call them by their first name, it feels strange and I rarely do. Only exception is with kids. With...
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    How do I protect myself from mean nurses?

    uRNmyway replied to NursingBro's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well for one, documentation is your best friend as far as being blamed for something or being thrown under the bus. If all your documentation is done, you stay on the up and up, you will be protected,...
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    homosexual patients

    uRNmyway replied to miray19's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just want to comment on the AIDS epidemic and healthcare worker reactions if I may. I was born in the mid-80s so I obviously was too young to notice any of this first hand. But a huge part of me...
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    Ever disappointed on Christmas?

    uRNmyway replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Geez...short of being given power tools or a blow up doll, Id be happy with whatever I got! Why do we feel so darned entitled now?! Christmas is about family, not about the 'pretty things' you get...
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    I need some advice from Nurses

    uRNmyway replied to Ivgotsunshine22's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Right, where you live very much affects this decision. I went to school and worked in Quebec, Canada. Jobs abound, or they did last time I was around. Starting salary for new grad nurse was roughly...
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    uRNmyway replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know it's been said, but I love team work. It is one of those things that makes or breaks a work place. So even if I am an agency nurse, and it is my first week here, I will do my best to help all...
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    More Things You'd Love to be Able to say to Patients

    uRNmyway replied to Bill E. Rubin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For the love of all that is holy, PLEASE let us know if you drink heavily at home on a daily basis. Because we will all be finding out the hard way. When you've been dry for a bit and start getting...
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    uRNmyway replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok, I haven't read all of the posts on this thread yet, but I just HATE the attitude some BSN/MSN holders have for those of us with diplomas or ADNs. First of all, I would much rather take advice from...
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    MD's hand writing

    uRNmyway replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have no problem whatsoever calling a Dr to clarify an order if it is not legible. My patient getting the care they need is my priority. I worked nights and if the order has anything looking like...
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    uRNmyway replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Goodness, please stop being such a partypooper. The whole point of venting is to get it off our chests so we don't end up saying it directly to the target. Would that be better? We are around each...
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    uRNmyway replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First off, not only are you failing at the look you are wanting to achieve, but it is completely inappropriate for work. Don't come on a busy med-surg floor in open toed platforms. Don't wear velour...
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    uRNmyway replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Quote from PAERRN20 I wouldn't let you touch my dead dog let alone any of my family members. Where did you get your MD license? Actually, if you've ever seen one of these, you wouldn't think so....
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    Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

    uRNmyway replied to jayp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Um, I don't know what you are talking about regarding health insurance in Canada. Quebec has a different system for healthcare than the rest of Canada, but still fairly similar. I wouldn't even refer...
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    Any other autistic nurses out there?

    uRNmyway replied to elizabethgrad09's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I think that people think those with autism could not be nurses because of how little we know about it. Most people just think of social awkwardness, lack of empathy, both things that make it very...
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    homosexual patients

    uRNmyway replied to miray19's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just thought I would add to what the others say. A person's sexual orientation has nothing to do with the care they receive, as far as male/female. I don't know if I would be able to remain neutral or...
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    Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

    uRNmyway replied to jayp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Right, I understand that not everyone has a supportive family and/or friends to get help. I am one of those who IS lucky enough to have people around me that, while they certainly couldn't cover high...
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    Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

    uRNmyway replied to jayp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow, I am reading back on this and the thread has gone so far off-track of what it was meant to be. The original question was whether or not healthcare was a basic human right. And if it is, should it...
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    What would you have done?

    uRNmyway replied to eileeny21's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree with Loriangel14. If you disagree with the order, thats fine. We aren't always going to agree with what MDs want. However, you confirmed with him/her that this is the order they wanted. So did...