SaoirseRN

SaoirseRN

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  1. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    SaoirseRN replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  2. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    SaoirseRN replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  3. Sometimes it hits you...

    SaoirseRN replied to umcRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I don't work with babies, and I'm not sure I could, either. Your story reminds me of those days we all have, I think, that were brutally hard, yet tend to remind us why we do this job. Scary, sad,...

  4. I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    SaoirseRN replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    BlueDevil,DNP -- every time I see your avatar, I think about how much I like it, but this is the first time I've thought to mention

  5. doctors repeated rudeness..trouble coping

    SaoirseRN replied to sleepdeprived1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Our call list is available on my facility's intranet, as well as the vacation schedule for physicians and who is covering for them (our GPs look after their own admitted patients). It is very easy to...

  6. doctors repeated rudeness..trouble coping

    SaoirseRN replied to sleepdeprived1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it seems as though the procedure for calling doctors is unclear, and it would be a good thing to have this explained to you, or put into writing if it isn't already. I get the frustration...

  7. I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    SaoirseRN replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That was directed at Orion I believe, whose reply to that poster was quite

  8. Funniest Things Doctors say!

    SaoirseRN replied to RNdiva505's topic in Nursing Humor

  9. I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    SaoirseRN replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi, I'm Saoirse and I love being a nurse. I don't love every part of my job. Downright hate bits of it, but I love what I do, how my skills and knowledge can help people and make a difference. It...

  10. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    SaoirseRN replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wasn't even directing my original comment to you, please stop quoting me. I am done discussing

  11. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    SaoirseRN replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not going to debate this anymore. There's no point. Think of me what you

  12. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    SaoirseRN replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, I am always terribly surprised when I slap doctors, mistreat my patients, and show up at work drunk that people find my behaviour unprofessional. Honestly, you can think what you want and you can...

  13. In a quandry, doctor difficulty

    SaoirseRN replied to julimom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What do your coworkers say about this doctor? Is she a troublesome one who reports everyone? If that's the case just talk to her with your best pleasant personality from now on and don't worry! If...

  14. Night shift better for shy personalities?

    SaoirseRN replied to mamacita2's topic in General Nursing

    Might be that day shift will be what you need to help you overcome some of your shyness. Nothing like practice to get used to doing something. I do find it's easier to call doctors when you've spent...

  15. Really At Lost With My Girlfriend (Nursing Student)

    SaoirseRN replied to ffrraanncciiss's topic in General Students

    I appreciate that you are asking for advice -- that is good. I think the only thing I can say here is that nothing can get better until you honestly sort through your own feelings about this. In one...

  16. Asking all nurses...need a consensus!

    SaoirseRN replied to EquestrianRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I was taught as you were and this is how I practice. I have had doctors who think the other way, and in those cases I have asked them to change their orders to read Q8h instead of

  17. Really At Lost With My Girlfriend (Nursing Student)

    SaoirseRN replied to ffrraanncciiss's topic in General Students

    I think the point you are missing here is the fact that she likely knows why you are upset, and that is what is bothering her. She's following her dream and it is a very difficult dream to attain....

  18. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    SaoirseRN replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I get very weary of being told how I must behave. What I must and mustn't say, simply because I am a nurse. You know what? Perhaps a patient may happen across this forum and read something they...

  19. Things pts say that make you scratch your head.

    SaoirseRN replied to Mommy&RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I once had a patient ring every fifteen minutes or so to have the door closed -- and the only reason it was open was because I had to open it to go into the room to answer the call

  20. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    SaoirseRN replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP responded once, quoting my original reply (page one) and was still online when I offered another comment, but did not respond to that

  21. What to do if you missed a college interview?

    SaoirseRN replied to annj.smith62's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would call and try to reschedule. Don't make any excuses, either. "I missed my appointment, for that I apologize. Is there any way I can

  22. Social relationship with patient outside of hospital - is that OK?

    SaoirseRN replied to WildflowerRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can only see this being okay if the friendship was made outside of work -- And by that I mean, someone who was once a patient, whom you have later encountered somewhere else (mutual friends,...

  23. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    SaoirseRN replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Okay, here is another angle for you: If I vent to people I actually work with, they ALL will know who I am talking about. Venting here? Nobody knows who my patients are. Public forum, yes, but...

  24. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    SaoirseRN replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I respectfully disagree with you, though you are entitled to your opinion. I do wonder if your opinion may change after you've gained a few years of experience. Even if somebody read a story that...

  25. You might be a night shifter if...

    SaoirseRN replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    When you find yourself laughing uncontrollably about something that at 2pm would not be that funny, but at 2am is HILARIOUS -- you might be on night