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  1. Emergent

    The B word. Again!

    Emergent replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, here in the Pacific NW, we are devoid of snow. Whenever the East gets a heavy winter, we get a mild one. Temps have been record high, we skiers have been totally deprived, and worst of...
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    When work buddies move on

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    A good work friend of mine is leaving soon. It's really going to change the dynamics of work for me. I've leaned on her, she's a very loving, good person. We meet for breakfast occasionally, confide...
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    Bullying in the workplace

    Emergent replied to TNurse4u's topic in General Nursing

    From your detailed description, it does sound like this woman has targeted you. Ugh. Hurry up and finish that RN, and look for greener pastures. That woman sounds
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    The first year..

    Emergent replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    So, you are saying that nurses are a bunch of whiners compared to the more 'prestigious' professions? I know I do see some silly posts here from, what I assume are younger people. "I'm freaking out...
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    Help me understand the stigma Acute Care Vs. "The Rest of Them"

    Emergent replied to SNBTaylor's topic in General Nursing

    I worked LTC when I got out of nursing school over 20 years ago. At the time, there was a glut of nurses and the acute care jobs had dried up, I wanted to start working immediately, close to home. We...
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    Should I let my manager beat me at Trivia Crack

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I'm really good at Trivia Crack. Would it benefit my career to allow my nurse manager to beat me, or should I defeat
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    Nursing has helped me grow emotionally and spiritually

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Before I became a nurse I was an emotionally stunted person, looking back. My social skills were pathetic, I was barely able to navigate adult life. I was also broke. Nursing changed that. I...
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    If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    I didn't see her accuse you of anything, Ruby Vee. Did she send you a
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    If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    People kill themselves they are in debt up to their ears, or because their girlfriend dumped them. Does that mean that a creditor trying to collect a debt is to blame? Does that mean that the...
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    Should I let my manager beat me at Trivia Crack

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    My worst category is entertainment. Apparently, I only answer 62% correctly, I'm continually reminded. My best categories are geography, science, and
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    Should I let my manager beat me at Trivia Crack

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Your turn: What is "origami"? 1) European paper art 2) Japanese paper art 3) African paper art 4) American paper
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    Should I let my manager beat me at Trivia Crack

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    To that, I say 'His
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    What do you think about managers and employees being friends on Facebook?

    Emergent replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I'm FB friends with my manager. I'm fairly active on FB, post lots of photos that I take, an occasional news article with rare rants about how idiotic the world is. But mostly I post pics of my pets,...
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    Should I let my manager beat me at Trivia Crack

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Just a fun thread here. No debate, no name-calling. Trivia Crack is all the rage where I
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    Should I let my manager beat me at Trivia Crack

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    And, I can 'mop the floor' with her, or any other comers for that
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    Help me figure out how to be happy!

    Emergent replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    My Mother, may she rest in peace, would be proud of me if I were
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    My Cushy Per Diem Job

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, so my Per Diem job is utterly cushy. LOL, hooray! I'm glad I got this totally cushy PRN job. Does anyone else have a really easy side gig, where they don't have to really work
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    If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    You know, Marie, I've seen a lot of derision and sarcasm in your posts on this thread. Yet, you are marching against bullies. But, your tone seems cutting from my perspective. I think you should take...
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    Nauseous vs Nauseated (another grammar lesson)

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you really want to be correct, you will use nauseated, not nauseous, when describing the state of being afflicted with nausea. Nauseous, on the other hand, is really supposed to be used to describe...
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    Help me figure out how to be happy!

    Emergent replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Try getting a Per Diem job. It'll get you outta Dodge, so to speak. I think it gives you a better perspective, and makes you appreciate your home turf, warts and all. I got one, and I love it. I...
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    If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    Hi. I've never been accused of bullying. I tend to be self-effacing and non-aggressive in the workplace and I've actually tended to be on the receiving end in the past. It's taken me years to overcome...
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    Increase in Autism Diagnosis

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    The latest vaccination thread got me curious about autism and its higher rates of diagnosis today compared to past years. The link below discusses this. One theory is that autism is not actually...
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    Online Nursing Schools vs Traditional Schools

    Emergent replied to canwil2082's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a stretch to say not being hired is bullying. It was your responsibility in the first place to find out the requirements of the job you were seeking. The fact that they demand a...
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    Stories of the pre-vaccine days

    Emergent replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I suspect Bubonic plague killed off everyone susceptible on such a massive scale that humans evolved a resistance to it. Survivors passed their resistance on to their descendants. Personal story...
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    Changing from OB to ER....HELP!!!

    Emergent replied to nurse79's topic in Emergency

    Yes, a coworker of mine made this transition. She did fine, she is now a charge nurse. You've already proven your ability to learn a specialty, work closely with docs, perform under pressure. You'll...