The_Optimist

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  1. Nursing & Workplace Conflict: Resolution !

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

    Some days are like that. We also have to learn that, "he who angers us, controls us". "Keep an open min attached to nothing. be not offended by what you see, hear, taste or

  2. Starting an ER job with no orientation?

    The_Optimist replied to LostnNakedNursing's topic in Emergency

    1. Ask pertinent questions 2. Drive over to the E.R at its busiest time and see first hand 3. See how many nurses are actually on the floor 4. Go with your gut feelings 5. Make an informed

  3. Worried about paying off student loan debt

    The_Optimist replied to metallicaman1031's topic in General Students

    That will be a very poor return on investment(100k tuition) with no certainty of employment immediately upon graduation.The idea is to go to school and come out better and not go to school and come...

  4. Vent about nurses

    The_Optimist replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    I looked to be sure that I quoted you. That was in direct response to your post. Not the

  5. The "Perfect Hospital"

    The_Optimist replied to Queen2u's topic in General Nursing

    In a perfect world, we would all be perfect nurses and give perfect care in perfect hospitals:). But alas, it is not a perfect world, and we are imperfect and so we try to do imperfect things...

  6. When you question your actions.

    The_Optimist replied to Midwest Mark's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am always amazed when people make a complete judgment based on a post/thread. My curiosity is truly piqued. Is this a form of "having each others' backs" or one truly does feel that

  7. Is it good idea to let interviewer know that you already have an offer?

    The_Optimist replied to tarotale's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Depends on how bad (or not) they need her services. Otherwise, hospital X would have

  8. Current nursing student...but what to do after my BSN?!

    The_Optimist replied to Jay Q's topic in General Students

    "Martyrdom would die...a thousand

  9. Sorry, but no..:

    The_Optimist replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Students

    We all have our preferences, yes, but we also have to abide by hospital rules , as long as it does not encroach on the rights of us or the patients. So we get to call our patients whatever name the...

  10. Is it good idea to let interviewer know that you already have an offer?

    The_Optimist replied to tarotale's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wrong move. That's your ace; you don't want to show your

  11. We are AllNurses!

    The_Optimist posted a topic in General Nursing

    Who We Are We are nurses, some born, others made, some innate, others acquired. We are people who make a difference in the lives of others and our families through our expert care and quest to...

  12. Nursing makes me hate fat people

    The_Optimist replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'd hazard a guess that title was written in a moment of pique, hence the

  13. I got the scholarship!!!!

    The_Optimist replied to smoup's topic in General Students

    OP, have a drink on me! Congrats

  14. N95 vs. Surgical Mask for TB PPE

    The_Optimist replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious. If you can't remember the size, then how do you know they can't filter? P.s- I am completely with the N95

  15. November 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    The_Optimist replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I'm an engineer. I came off the 29th floor to join the nursing field. You answer to me!" (I couldn't

  16. Unhappy camper looking for some advice from nurses

    The_Optimist replied to skigirl8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP, repeat after me: DO. Not.Leave.That.Job! The grass always seem greener on the other side. Your job is great! What you need is variety, you need something that would add a spark. From what you have...

  17. Let go from my first patient - Please help me understand!

    The_Optimist replied to cazach0122's topic in Private Duty

    Good to do, but not too much that you become

  18. Vent about nurses

    The_Optimist replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Fit in? On whose terms? What "terms" does she have to fit in under? Could those just be her quirks that you could speak to her about? Is there any possibility that you may be fanning the

  19. Vent about nurses

    The_Optimist replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Not a question of standards being low or not. If your instinct is to act as suggested, then by all means, do so. You won't be justifying yourself to me or anyone else but to yourself on whether or not...

  20. Nursing specialty that requires minimum patient contact and best hours?

    The_Optimist replied to tsipareht's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Never let anyone tell you what you can or cannot do. Find something you are passionate about and then fight for it. Perseverance is not one long race but many short races, one after the other. Just...

  21. I hate my job!!!!!!!!

    The_Optimist replied to slave2homecare's topic in General Nursing

    Some questions -Were those the terms of agreement? -Do you avoid situations that put you there? -Have you spoken to the people involved about it?- Have you asked your trusted colleagues their views...

  22. Vent about nurses

    The_Optimist replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Purely Hypothetical. Say, you had someone (a daughter, favorite niece or someone) on the volleyball team and she had a player that was trying her best but just not up to your person's standards. Would...

  23. Vent about nurses

    The_Optimist replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    I think your reaction is the "obnoxious" one. (Is she the obnoxious one or is it her actions that you find obnoxious?) On the quoted above, are you colluding with the family against your colleague?...

  24. Do you think physicians could pass the NCLEX-RN?

    The_Optimist replied to Lev's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Halloween question,

  25. Nursing specialty that requires minimum patient contact and best hours?

    The_Optimist replied to tsipareht's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It would be a wonderful world when people could respond to questions asked without the snarkiness or even better yet, ignore the question altogether if your response would be less than