SubSippi

SubSippi

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  1. What is bullying then?

    SubSippi replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A person is being bullied if he or she is being maliciously targeted by another person/group of people, with the intention of hurting the victim's feelings, and/or damaging his or her reputation. It...

  2. Starting to find some aspects degrading

    SubSippi replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have had similar thoughts. I definitely think nurses would be paid more if it weren't a female dominated profession. Same with

  3. Sternal precautions and butt wiping

    SubSippi replied to paramedic-RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Policies might be not be the same at every facility, but we let our patients wipe their own butts as soon as they have something they need to wipe (if they're

  4. Did I ruin my chances of being hired by a hospital?

    SubSippi replied to whatsmyusername_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with everyone else! I'd also like to add, that if you are the person they want to hire, they'll offer you the job. They're not going to go for their second pick just because you're...

  5. No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

    SubSippi replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, the main problem with all of these threads with people arguing back and forth, piling on insults, is that they seem to push the more interesting conversations down the line. This forum...

  6. Why can't we tell pts/families we're understaffed?

    SubSippi replied to delphine22's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If we are short staffed and a patient is mad about something taking too long, I absolutely let them know what's going on. Someone should point out to management, that not allowing us to admit when...

  7. Doing the "Right" thing...

    SubSippi replied to PhotoJenic's topic in General Nursing

    You definitely did the right thing, and I think you went about it in the right way. The reason the physician got so mad was because he knew he was wrong. If you had asked about something completely...

  8. Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    SubSippi replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Dilaudid is definitely winning the I-can't-say-this-word

  9. When you have a minute

    SubSippi replied to funtimes's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    While you are undoubtedly very busy, you are there to help. It doesn't make sense for a nursing assistant to be upset with nurses who are asking for their assistance. I'm not implying that you're...

  10. Letting very young children see a dying patient

    SubSippi replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in Critical Care

    The situation may be traumatic for the child, yes, but the alternative is to not allow someone to say goodbye to their mom or dad. I dated a guy whose dad died when he was young, and he was not...

  11. Recurrent dreams about work.

    SubSippi replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I have dreams with all the beeping alarm sounds everywhere. Sometimes I'm in a hospital, but sometimes I'm just in random places hearing alarms. I've had a dream about an IV pump alarm going off that...

  12. Why are hospital television documentaries okay?

    SubSippi replied to Semolina's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Never!!

  13. Why are hospital television documentaries okay?

    SubSippi replied to Semolina's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I understand how having a patient sign a release gets around HIPAA. However, having a camera crew around seems like it could create several opportunities to impede patient care. The crew has got to...

  14. Poor RN professional conduct

    SubSippi replied to Omgseriously's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I saw the part about unprofessional behavior. You mentioned this, and then launched into a diatribe about your coworkers eating and drinking at the desk, but mentioned no other behaviors. Hence, my...

  15. Poor RN professional conduct

    SubSippi replied to Omgseriously's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    ALL of the trials and tribulations that come with being a nurse, and you're complaining about coworkers who eat and drink at the

  16. If we had a conservative nurses forum

    SubSippi replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Interrupting and not listening to others isn't a liberal OR conservative thing. It's just a person thing. People tend to do that when they're talking about a topic that they have a strong opinion on....

  17. If we had a conservative nurses forum

    SubSippi replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The government providing its citizens with access to health insurance is a far cry from meeting all our physical needs. A lot of the people who benefit from the ACA are employed, and did not have jobs...

  18. Is nursing school worth it?

    SubSippi replied to CantDecideUsername's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Something to think about... An ADN might feel like a step backwards, since you already have a bachelor's degree. But it's really not, you still have your other degree, and you're putting more...

  19. Unsure of wanting kids

    SubSippi replied to j0yegan's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was also really unsure of whether or not I wanted to be a parent. Then, I got pregnant on accident and found out that I was, actually, elated about becoming a mom, only to lose my baby at 10.5...

  20. Career change to Nursing...not interested in Clinicals, should I continue?

    SubSippi replied to jbs203's topic in General Students

    It sounds like you have decent benefits...you will not get anywhere close to five weeks vacation as a nurse. Two is standard, and keep in mind that you don't get any regular holidays off when you work...

  21. Why the NP degree will be the next MBA with 7 simple, quick reasons

    SubSippi replied to chillnurse's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yeah, maybe everyone should have plans to better themselves in some way. But, since becoming an NP requires an advanced degree, and comes with an elevated level of responsibility, those who seek to...

  22. does this sound extremely unsafe or is this typical??

    SubSippi replied to raindrop's topic in Cardiac

    I might be the odd one out, but I don't think it's particularly unsafe. I've worked in places both with and without tele techs, and I prefer to interpret my own strips and be responsible for that...

  23. Culture

    SubSippi replied to Kbartholomay's topic in General World

    Emt2brn made a valid suggestion. If you want to be a nurse one day, not only would it be in your best interest to avoid looking for an easy way out, but to also grow a thicker skin, and not become...

  24. First Clinical Jitters

    SubSippi replied to ellaballet's topic in General Students

    Here is my tip: don't forget about the CNAs, they can be a very valuable resource, and teach you things that will save you loads of time, and make your job much easier in the future. A nurse doesn't...

  25. Scrub the Hub

    SubSippi replied to ManNurseBear's topic in General Nursing

    I never forget to pull down my pants BUT I have forgotten to flush the toilet before. Either that, or someone breaks into my house to use the bathroom occasionally.