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  1. I got a counseling letter because I refused to help another staff member with her personal problems?

    payitforward replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, I really had to think of I was going to reply to this thread or not, but here it goes. I am in agreement with you that it isn’t any of your business, but maybe a kind word or a word of...

  2. Patient going to complain against me?

    payitforward replied to Bella345's topic in General Nursing

    I pretty much agree with everything everyone else said. IF you have done EVERYTHING that you possibly can NEVER let family members make you feel guilty for

  3. I called in sick today, they didn't accept it.

    payitforward replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    Isn’t it interesting how they tell you NOT to come to work if you are sick, but when you ARE sick they want you to come to work? We aren’t super beings, we are human snd have emergencies just like...

  4. Working the floor after a job interview!? WOW!...

    payitforward replied to CritCareTech's topic in General Nursing

    So you Basically gave them FREE

  5. I called in sick today, they didn't accept it.

    payitforward replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    That is totally ridiculous. Are we not human? Do we not get sick and under the weather? If I feel sick I’m calling out- if you don’t accept it , oh well, write me up do what you feel you need to...

  6. 9 Types of Manipulative Patients

    payitforward replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! Such a great article! Over the years I believe I have experienced all these behaviors. I have realized that the only way to react to these types of behavior is to remain non confrontational....

  7. Oh, My Aching Feet!  Nurses, Plantar Fasciitis and Finding Relief

    payitforward replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    There is nothing worse than having your feet hurt! My podiatrist diagnosed me early,and I got an afo to wear at night, and for a time I also used KT Tape. Got some compression socks as well. I found...

  8. Med passes

    payitforward posted a topic in General Nursing

    I would like to know if there "rules of engagement" when you are on the need cart, attempting to pass meds and CONSTANTLY get interrupted,by either resident s or family members. I was on my cart, in...

  9. Med passes

    payitforward replied to payitforward's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I find that unfortunately, the old adage of "An emergency on your part does not constitute one on mine", comes into play. Im trying to do what I need to do to prevent errors, and still give...

  10. About A Nurse | Life of a Nurse (video montage)

    payitforward replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I believe we do have a rather twisted sense of humour! ( And that's

  11. "Safe Injection Houses"- What's This?

    payitforward replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't know. It's almost like drug use is being condoned,you know? Mixed

  12. Best littmann stethoscope model for Nursing School?

    payitforward replied to abarreto's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Littman classic hands down!!!! But make sure you put your name on it because sometimes they tend to

  13. What size are your Danskos?

    payitforward replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    [h=4]I just had to send my SECOND Dansko's back because they just didn't fit!!! I was really disappointed because I really wanted a pair. I own a pair of Sanita's so I may get another pair. Here is...

  14. Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    payitforward replied to Shelby, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I will add another tidbit as well, I so agree with everyone's comments, but at the end of the day you are the one who needs to stand up!!! Start writing EVERY incident and EVERY encounter with him....

  15. No more rudeness!

    payitforward replied to WheatGerm's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, you aren't the only one!!! I feel the exact same way. I go to work to take care of my residents, have fun, do my work and go home. The pettiness, drama, rudeness and backbiting I don't like,...

  16. Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    payitforward replied to Shelby, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I really do not think you are over reacting at all!! His actions, and innuendos are TOTALLY inappropriate!!!! Now, I see two ways to handle it: 1. The next time it happens, stop him in his tracks and...

  17. New nurse working 50/50, not going well

    payitforward replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like you have a great group of co workers as well as a good unit. I would at least speak with my manager and tell him you are having a hard time (physically) adjusting to nights. I worked...

  18. Got my first ever RN job, need advice afraid I forgot all my clinical skills.

    payitforward replied to carebear1980's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most

  19. Should I leave this racist town?

    payitforward replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow! What a wonderful reply! I too have undergone the "subtle" name calling etc., and I will tell you it isn't easy. It is a shame that in 2016 we are STILL having to deal with it. I would say to you,...

  20. Got my first ever RN job, need advice afraid I forgot all my clinical skills.

    payitforward replied to carebear1980's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's okay to be a little anxious when You first hit the floors! I remembered when I got transferred from Med-Surg to the Emergency Department. I was SO TERRIFIED!!!!Really! But one of my co workers...

  21. New Grad RN.... work options that do not involve a hospital

    payitforward replied to new.grad.rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay, once again, I didn't think I was being rude or condesending! That truly was not my intent. If anyone thought that I'm truly

  22. New Grad RN.... work options that do not involve a hospital

    payitforward replied to new.grad.rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you!!!! I honestly didn't mean to sound hateful! All I was saying was trying to say was what kind of expectations or rather maybe I should have said was your aspirations as far as your career...

  23. New Grad RN.... work options that do not involve a hospital

    payitforward replied to new.grad.rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh, okay, new.grad, you have clearly misinterpreted my meaning! When we all graduate we all have expectations and maybe have a feel of where and what type of nursing we want to pursue. BUT you need to...

  24. New Grad RN.... work options that do not involve a hospital

    payitforward replied to new.grad.rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I can sympathize with your panic attacks and whatnot, and PLEASE don't take this the wrong way, because I'm not trying to be mean- what exactly did you think nursing was exactly? What were your...

  25. One Liner to Diffuse Escalating Situation With Patient

    payitforward replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Very true and some time it is the spouse that perpetuates the madness. I would just take a deep breath, clear my face of any emotion( hard to do for me but I'm learning!) and address the patient., oh...