PennyWise

PennyWise

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  1. FIRED I didn't even see it coming , Please advise

    PennyWise replied to Ms.MayaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Once, I was on a travel assignment in Baltimore, and the staff nurses had an issue with me from the start. Reason: I had my own stethoscope. Some of the phrases directed at me: "Gee, aren't you...

  2. FIRED I didn't even see it coming , Please advise

    PennyWise replied to Ms.MayaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Way back when, I was a landscaping supervisor. I often tried to venture out into other fields, I was only doing landscaping because it was what I had done when I was younger, I did not like it at...

  3. Anybody LIKE working holidays?

    PennyWise replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I like working New Year's eve, don't mind working New Year's day. Its just not my holiday, not my thing. I don't go out drinking or partying or anything, but I feel trapped in my apt. because if you...

  4. Nursing School admit policies.

    PennyWise posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in a "Nursing Trends and Issues" class for my RN to BSN program. I'm trying to get some research done on our topic of choice. While I was researching our topic, a question came to...

  5. Time to call a duck a duck?

    PennyWise replied to eriksoln's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ah, OK. My problem is, I like the list that is presented in the original post, but can't find it anywhere. I've got a lot of other lists of criteria, but none that are anything like this

  6. Time to call a duck a duck?

    PennyWise replied to eriksoln's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    LOL. Well, if thats the case, I can't use it. Not allowed to reference Wiki for my papers. My teacher says anyone using Wiki will receive a zero on the paper and asked to move to the back of the...

  7. Time to call a duck a duck?

    PennyWise replied to eriksoln's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The criteria the TC used to distinguish what a profession is...........where did that come from? I can't find

  8. Is blocking an employee's transfer common practice or just a paranoid myth?

    PennyWise posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I recently interviewed for a unit/specialty that I really want to go to. Not only does this unit offer experience more in line with my long term goals, but it offers a schedule that I'd love to work...

  9. How old is your hospital?

    PennyWise replied to NevadaFighter's topic in General Nursing

    Eeeh sonie, why my hospital is SO OLD.........it was around in those days when hospitals didn't just get whatever they wanted. They had to earn things. It walked to school, it didn't get to take no...

  10. Do you have a set schedule?

    PennyWise replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    I do have a set schedule, but that is extremely rare in the hospital setting. I have it because I am in school and like my days to land a certain way. I go to school on Mondays, and I work night...

  11. What is considered "night shift"?

    PennyWise replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah........like, in Alaska............when they go through the 30 days of night...............when is nightshift? Do you work 30 days straight? I bet nurse burnout is AWFUL in

  12. Why does every unit have a princess?

    PennyWise replied to echoRNC711's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have more than one princess on our unit. Three actually, and they are all friends AND they are all friends with the DON. Untouchable in everyone's eyes. Then there is me who calls them out on the...

  13. Why does every unit have a princess?

    PennyWise replied to echoRNC711's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That pretty much sums it up. The longer version: They exist because we let them. The amount of attention and effort is takes to redirect an individual like this is taxing and demanding. Eventually,...

  14. How much personal info do you share with pts?

    PennyWise replied to Bouncyball's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Other than CC numbers, address and birthdate.................I don't tell them a thing. It's none of their

  15. Sexual harrassment?

    PennyWise replied to Flamingonurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with the double assertion that there is a double standard. I've had females sit right next to me and talk about the very explicit details of their love life. Too much detail and imagery....

  16. 8 or 12hr shifts?

    PennyWise replied to ashleyr34's topic in General Nursing

    I believe, when used properly, 12 hour shifts have many advantages over 8hr shifts: The unit only has two shifts to staff, not three. This makes for easier scheduling. There are less reports...

  17. Calling in sick, staffing issues

    PennyWise replied to staffing24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a Pittsburg Pirates fan. Not a very good team, but they do their best with what they have. Unfortunately, a culture of losing has taken over the organization. At times, it seems the baseball...

  18. Highest nursing burnout areas?

    PennyWise replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, I guess there have been studies.

  19. Highest nursing burnout areas?

    PennyWise replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if there are any official studies done on this? I'd be interested in what they have to say. IMO, the burnout from M/S units and LTC facilities would probably lead the list. The problems...

  20. Day shift or night shift - Which do you prefer? Why?

    PennyWise replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I currently work nights, mostly because that is where I am put, not necessarily because it's where I want to be. My manager is free to use me on either shift, as long as I have the days I need off...

  21. Is Nursing as Stressful as Nursing School?

    PennyWise replied to imjustme123's topic in General Nursing

    I have to disagree with the comments that nursing is more stressful than school. Not because I don't think nursing is not stressful, but because I don't think the comparison is really fair. "Is...

  22. Nursing Diagnosis: Disorganized Thought Processes

    PennyWise posted a topic in General Nursing

    I think I'm just grumpy or something, or maybe I have a point. You be the judge. I was in class today, a "Nursing Trends and Issues" class. Kant's philosophy that lying is always wrong was being...

  23. Nursing Diagnosis: Disorganized Thought Processes

    PennyWise replied to PennyWise's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my lol. I guess maybe I am being a bit grumpy. You are so right. The conversation from the class I'm talking about here had me.........annoyed. On the other hand, the people who used to sit...

  24. Nursing Diagnosis: Disorganized Thought Processes

    PennyWise replied to PennyWise's topic in General Nursing

    Its a good mix, age wise. Most are 25 to 35yrs. I'd say.........eh, 50% of the class falls in there. The other half is a completely even mix of older and younger. I know of a few who are...

  25. Nursing School admit policies.

    PennyWise replied to PennyWise's topic in General Nursing

    OK. Now I follow you. The use of the word "dependence" matters here, I agree (in hindsight). I meant "abuses". I think my slip came from the term "alcohol dependence". Its considered a bad thing...