kungpoopanda

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  1. Is there some way you can start a rumour of mass sackings coming up? Just make sure it doesn't get around that you started
  2. You don't have anything to lose by reaching out to them. If they were moving slowly with the recruitment process, it's possible the position is still available. However wanting you to leave a...
  3. Today's cringeworthy event..

    Yeah I thought that too. Rather a lot of crowing and blowing about how smart the OP is and how stupid the colleague
  4. Staying Positive in Nursing

    Nah, got
  5. Disrespectful ad against nurses on Craigslist

    Hospitality is every bit as serious as nursing. People rely on the hospitality staff for safe food and drinks, feeling socially comfortable and included, dealing with all sorts of behind the scenes...
  6. not on the work schedule

    You need to see an employment lawyer ASAP and get their advice. You will need all the help you can get to beat this bunch of slimy a$$holes. No wonder nursing is
  7. problem with my DON, help!

    No, when residents or anyone else assault staff or other residents/patients, and management tries to cover it up it is time to go hard. Unfortunately, to prevent career suicide, I think the OP has to...
  8. I saw another nurse assault a patient

    The "studies" to which you refer was ONE study and we don't know how rigorous that study was. Further, she can state her opinion as anyone else can. She doesn't have to confine it to the religion...
  9. Nursing Morale

    Nothing says appreciation like
  10. Do anything and everything you have to to keep yourself safe. Your workplace will not have your back if you are
  11. A coworker made me so mad!

    You have absolutely no evidence to support this
  12. Ethical dilemma

    If you are not being paid on time, you owe this workplace no loyalty. Run, don't walk,
  13. Do you get hit/spit on? Does body fluids splash on you?

    I'm very disappointed in the number of posters who think that patients assaulting nurses is "part of being a nurse". No it's not. I was assaulted by a patient, not a psych patient, not a demented...
  14. What advice would you give your 19 year old self?

    Whatever you do, do not get sucked into
  15. Is this still going? Geez, some people can't have too many
  16. Part time nights or full time days with infant

    I'd go the nights if it was up to me. Yes it will be tough but you get your working week over in 2 days, with one zombie day. If the money is the same, take the extra time at home with your baby....
  17. You should know better

    I run ultra marathons and swim naked as much as
  18. Scripting sounds patronizing

    No it's "I'd be happy to help IF I have the
  19. I got reported to HR

    Nah, it's a thing. People have realised they can make a buck out of being
  20. Is this a new trend?

    The reason they are discouraging briefs is because they cost more than toweling and Chux. A bean counter somewhere is probably charging the health care insurer for briefs but instructing staff to use...
  21. Patients hitting on nurses

    Don't do this. You need to be perfectly clear that you are not interested and that their "advances" are inappropriate and unwelcome. Do not smile when you tell them
  22. rant.. "4 weeks notice"

    Two weeks notice is usual. Give that and if they don't like it just say that is all you are able to
  23. Convicted of murder as a teen and now a nurse

    Wow, judgy
  24. Career Counseling for Nurses??

    Good luck with finding someone to talk you through some options and possible career paths. I mean that. The one time I spoke to someone about this they became quite aggressive and told me I was...
  25. Unable to work.

    I'm sorry this is happening to you. Being unable to work is very frustrating. Try not to fret about it and allow yourself to get well. Go in for the occasional inservice if you can and try to count...