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  1. Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    macawake replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that anyone is saying that it's impossible, just that it might be hard to find that daytime position right out of the gate. OP is about to invest both her time and money and I think it's...

  2. Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    macawake replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly don't think that any of the replies were unkind, I think that they were trying to offer realistic advice to OP. Making it sound like it's relatively easy for a new grad to secure a daytime...

  3. Coworker physically abusive to patients

    macawake replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Slapping and digging your fingernails into someone is not an effective method of self-defense. To me the justification he gives for his actions is just ridiculous. Have you confronted him regarding...

  4. I am being accused

    macawake replied to Whatdoido29's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of facility do you work in? In which capacity do you work? Do you have any medical training or a license? If you don't, are there others on the premises that do have medical training that...

  5. Need standard response response suggestions

    macawake replied to lavenderskies's topic in General Nursing

    I think that examples of what you perceive as snark would have been helpful. To me, this really is difficult to reply to when you haven't provided specific examples. I agree with Pangea Reunited....

  6. Public Schools and transgender bathrooms.

    macawake replied to imintrouble's topic in School

    Earlier in this thread you asked if it was discrimination against a boy use the boys' facility followed by the question if we'd allow a boy who identifies as a dog pee in the hallway and one who...

  7. Are nurses generally more attractive

    macawake replied to rfms's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As a Psychology student I would have thought that you realize that you generally catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. You're new to this forum and come here expecting people to help you with...

  8. Public Schools and transgender bathrooms.

    macawake replied to imintrouble's topic in School

    Thank you, likewise :) I agree. I have on more than one occasion witnessed firsthand the result when some poor person has been beaten and kicked into a bloody pulp by multiple assailants for no...

  9. Public Schools and transgender bathrooms.

    macawake replied to imintrouble's topic in School

    Spidey's mom, I looked at which posts in this thread you have "liked" and it gives me a clue as to which side of the debate you agree with. You of course, just as anyone else, is entitled to have your...

  10. Public Schools and transgender bathrooms.

    macawake replied to imintrouble's topic in School

    I don't know if you didn't understand my question or if you've simply chosen not to answer it. Of course I know the population of the US. I specifically included a link to the "population clock" to...

  11. Public Schools and transgender bathrooms.

    macawake replied to imintrouble's topic in School

    Do you actually believe that one has to be male in order to have noticed that puberty and testosterone has a certain effect on young males? When I offer my opinions on this topic my opinions are...

  12. Public Schools and transgender bathrooms.

    macawake replied to imintrouble's topic in School

    (my bold) You used this phrase more than once in various posts in this thread. It seems important for you to emphasize this. Why? Is it the size of any given group that should dictate which rights and...

  13. Is this compassion fatigue?

    macawake replied to thevez17's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, no. From what you've described I think that you were experiencing working too many twelve hour night shifts in a row. I believe that compassion fatigue is something that generally develops...

  14. Disrespectful patient

    macawake replied to hwknrs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just to be clear, nothing this young adult did came even close to fulfilling the legal definition of the crime assault. It's also highly debatable whether he would have escalated in the first place,...

  15. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    macawake replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That physician crossed the line from rude/unprofessional to criminal. He have been made to face the consequences of his actions. To me this a choice between one's self-respect and a job. That...

  16. Disrespectful patient

    macawake replied to hwknrs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    With all due respect, that is in my opinion utter nonsense. What OP did was exactly what I would do if I deliberately wanted to provoke the other person. Be that as it may, but punching your own head...

  17. Disrespectful patient

    macawake replied to hwknrs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What do I think? I think that the way you handled this leaves a lot to be desired. I'm former law enforcement. I am very accustomed to lecturing/disciplining adults who exhibit undesirable or illegal...

  18. Medical errors the 3rd leading cause of death??

    macawake replied to ShaneTeam's topic in Nursing News

    It is quite sad. I think that the risk of liver injury has to do with the chosen approach. With a pericardiocentesis procedure there are as far as I know three possible approaches; parasternal, apical...

  19. Medical errors the 3rd leading cause of death??

    macawake replied to ShaneTeam's topic in Nursing News

    Funny how you present your opinion as fact. Please do elaborate. Exactly which hidden agenda is it that you believe the authors of the BMJ article are promoting? Isn't it true that the BMJ article...

  20. Associate vs Bachelor Nursing

    macawake replied to browtif2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What do your professors think that the value is of knowing what opinions electricians, plumbers, pilots, accountants, waitresses and software developers have on the subject of ADN vs BSN? I'm not...

  21. Can anyone pls help?

    macawake replied to rt staff's topic in General Nursing

    Where is your friend keeping the syringes? In her hospital locker? Her car? Her home? What's a large volume? And how do you know that the syringes are unused? Are they still in their original...

  22. Associate vs Bachelor Nursing

    macawake replied to browtif2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OP, what are your own thoughts on the matter? I would certainly hope that the two extra years of schooling result in some extra knowledge being gained, otherwise I have to wonder about the quality...

  23. Discussion about T.O.s

    macawake replied to narn's topic in General Nursing

    I've experienced the same thing on a couple of occasions. When I couldn't understand what the physician was saying even after asking for clarification, I gave him/her my cell phone number and told the...

  24. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    macawake replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Always remember that when people say something like this it's all about them and their nasty mood/personality or their own insecurities, it's not about you. Don't take what they say to heart. They're...

  25. Irrational patients

    macawake replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you find that the tone that a poster uses rude, then what is your own post supposed to demonstrate? Is this an attempt on your part to encourage a more civilized or cordial discourse? @...