Clementia

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  1. Tragically idiotic

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

    Just to clarify: I don't find any of the above situations funny at all. It's just that it makes me want to shake these patients and say, "Where was your brain?" ... but there's no point, because...

  2. Will it ever feel better???

    Clementia replied to coopman712's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As an RN with seven years in the field, I can empathize with what you're saying. I often still feel that way -- like I somehow could/should have done more for my patients. Keep in mind that you can...

  3. A patient wants to know your thoughts on frequent fliers...

    Clementia replied to Clusterhead's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been an ortho nurse for seven years, and we see a lot of frequent fliers that ED gives us. I have always noticed a marked difference between the folks like you, who are there because they really...

  4. Nurse with Disdain

    Clementia replied to StuckInTheMiddle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sociopath? Seriously? It strikes me that you might be overreacting a tad. Empathy's not all it's cracked up to be. There are lots and lots of moments in nursing when, although I don't feel the...

  5. Culturally insensitive patients

    Clementia replied to tippytootagon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I get asked all the time about my religion and my accent. I wear a head covering, so everyone thinks I'm Amish (or Mennonite, or Mormon, or a nun). And, despite being born and raised in the USA,...

  6. Conscience Schmoncience! Who cares what you believe?

    Clementia replied to jmqphd's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This issue isn't a matter of forcing beliefs on anyone. I do not believe that anyone -- Christian, Jewish, Muslim, pagan, agnostic, atheist, whomever -- has the right to demand that another person...

  7. Conscience Schmoncience! Who cares what you believe?

    Clementia replied to jmqphd's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Lots of interesting opinions on this thread. I am a Christian, and this is how the "Plan B" issue looks to many of us: According to our beliefs, all forms of abortion are murder. Therefore,...

  8. So the boss says "When a call light goes off, consider that an error"

    Clementia replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A ringing call light is an error? Your manager is totally out of touch with hospital

  9. Finally decided to quit nursing

    Clementia replied to jennjen512's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've been in nursing for seven years and plan to leave for good in three months. I cannot wait to hang up my stethoscope forever. I work in a great hospital -- never been mandated, almost always well...

  10. Do you talk about work at home?

    Clementia replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    I keep my job life and my home life in two separate boxes. I don't really like to talk about nursing, unless I'm chatting with a co-worker during my shift. It's just less stressful to keep nursing...

  11. Job Satisfaction/Unsastifaction

    Clementia replied to threeholepunch's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have been working on an ortho unit for the last six years. The last three have not been happy. I know exactly how it feels when your job makes you miserable. I would suggest that you quit as soon...

  12. i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

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

    OP, I really hear you. I've worked on an ortho unit for seven years, and I too hate my job with a passion. Those demanding, critical, manipulative, whiny, needy patients can absolutely drive you up...

  13. For extroverts...please don't ask me

    Clementia replied to hazyblue's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Great post, CheesePotato. I'm an introvert as well -- I thrive on silence and solitude. I think a snake is the perfect metaphor for most of us quiet types -- an observant, silent creature,...

  14. Job Satisfaction: Can it be real in this field?

    Clementia replied to thelittledoe's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I work at a great facility, with a night shift team that works together like an eight-day clock. I really like my co-workers, and seldom see my manager or the doctors, which suits me. I'm leaving...

  15. Do you work at Hilton?

    Clementia replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Kooky Korky, are you serious? It sounded to me from the original post that the family member in question was acting rudely and not accepting that the machine was, in fact, broken. The CNA isn't...

  16. Customer Service? Maybe on your home planet.

    Clementia replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a reply to the earlier poster who stated that the patient does not owe us anything. I beg to differ. The patient owes me the bare bones of respect. Not because I'm special, but because I'm a...

  17. I work with a pathological liar

    Clementia replied to muesli's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, this sounds like a really icky situation. I guess, personally, I'd just leave that person alone as much as possible, avoid being her friend in any way, and not believe a word she said. I...

  18. Guys, do you take this personally?

    Clementia replied to bethannie's topic in Men in Nursing

    Discrimination is defined as "treating someone unfairly due to prejudice". Notice the qualifier: prejudice, the irrational dislike/distrust of someone based on an attribute they have no control over....

  19. Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    Clementia replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I strongly disapprove of mandated vaccines. I understand that we're trying to protect our patients' health, we're supposed to advocate for our patients, etc. etc. etc. However, all patients have the...

  20. A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    Clementia replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    InfirmiereJolie, you are a remarkable researcher, but it would sure be easier to follow your thoughts if you wrote clear, concise posts and made your points logically. Regarding guns -- I live in WI,...

  21. Not sure what to do!

    Clementia replied to sister.rach's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've been there. I've been a nurse for six years -- burnt out for the last three, but still going because we need the money. I know this is easier to say than to do, but I would say either cut back...

  22. Who Cares About Us

    Clementia replied to mid2348's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm glad to hear you're feeling better, OP. I always feel guilty about calling in sick, too, but on the other hand I know no one can do their best work when they feel lousy. I think it's more...

  23. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

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

    Answer your own flippin' call

  24. Examples of cultural and religious needs of patients

    Clementia replied to xtxrn's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I had a patient once whose religious beliefs were ... different. Never did figure out exactly what she believed, but she kept a little statue of the goddess Bastet on her bedside table. We're a...

  25. My appearance being an issue

    Clementia replied to CNAEB's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You have two different colored eyes? Awesome! If they refused to hire you based on eye colors you've had all your life, wouldn't that be the same as refusing to hire you based on your skin