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    Workplace bullying

    Emergent replied to AJ1980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bullying in nursing is not much different that bullying in Jr High school. The bully makes the victim feel isolated. They develop a clique of supporters who are afraid of being on the outside, or are...
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    Annoying female coworker conversations

    Emergent replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Did you hear that Golden Tate is leaving the Seahawks and going to Detroit? What in the world is wrong with him? It's greed, that's what it
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    Calling patients and/or co-workers "honey" or "hon"

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

    I will occasionally use 'sweetie' for a tearful young woman, for children, or a vulnerable little old lady. Only as the situation calls for. Sometimes it's comforting to the vulnerable to be soothed...
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    Is nursing killing me :/?

    Emergent replied to pheonixRN's topic in General Nursing

    If 32 is an "older nurse", I must be considered an 'ancient dinosaur nurse'. As far as your PVCs, I hope you are getting a full work up, thyroid panel, the works. I've been reading up on adrenal...
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    March 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    "At 3:00 the nurse is responsible for synchronizing the clocks. This must be co-signed by another RN in the log book and also entered into the computer. This important task can NEVER be delegated to...
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    anxiety depression and adhd have caused me to struggle to find my fit as a new nurse

    Emergent replied to brad0428's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    This thread seems to have sidetracked into a debate over alternative remedies versus standard. I didn't see where, in the original statement that the OP was requesting medical advise. Nor are we...
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    Most topics here non-clinical knowledge ones

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I wasn't sure how to title this. And, yes, this is a non-clinical knowledge topic. Once in a while I'll read a really good, nitty-gritty topic here about pathophysiology, informative evidence...
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    Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    Emergent replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Anti government rant? LOL. That wasn't a rant, that was
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    Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    Emergent replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, why don't we just tighten the government's control of our lives? They should be taxing and regulating the air we breath too. No gathering or growing herbs without a permit. We need more...
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    Vacation Requests Constantly Denied: A Rant

    Emergent replied to MECO28's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just want to say, I have a great nurse manager. She goes above and beyond to grant vacation requests. I'm soooo thankful. I've left jobs before because of unreasonable scheduling. It is uncivilized,...
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    Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    Emergent replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Herbs, supplements, and other 'non-traditionals' have their place in treatments. I'm glad I have a doctor who is respectful of alternatives. Instead of just being prescribed the standard drug company...
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    Negative Nurses

    Emergent replied to asdfg12345's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My technique for when I tire of the chatter of the nurses station, is to find a cubby where I can retreat. I'm just one of those folks who suffers sensory overload and needs recouping time. Sometimes...
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    Most topics here non-clinical knowledge ones

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand your sentiments Ruby. You sound quite accomplished in your career. I'm far from the level of writing my own scholarly papers. It sounds like you are mainly interested in camaraderie...
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    What should be done?

    Emergent posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I'm hoping to get some feedback here for a friend. She was at work and had sudden, severe chest pain. The charge nurse who was on is one that she, and some others, have had problems with. She says...
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    pica

    Emergent replied to dsherman's topic in Emergency

    I'll confess, I watched a few episodes of 'My Strange Addiction'. One show featured a young woman eating toilet paper. Another gal loved Comet cleanser. Unbelievable! Some folks are just, well, nuts...
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    Most topics here non-clinical knowledge ones

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding case studies. I always worry about submitting any detailed case study type scenario. What if a co-worker recognized me here, or someone put two and two together and figured out the hospital...
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    What should be done?

    Emergent replied to Emergent's topic in Nurse Management

    Just an update. Both nurses did formally complain to the manager. There was a meeting between manager and charge. My friend told me that she received a text message apology from the charge that was...
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    It is time for a change folks....

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

    Quote from Nurse Ratched. http://www.shmoop.com/one-flew-over-cuckoos-nest/manipulation-quotes.html i want my cigarettes - YouTube Ha ha, here's a fun clip from the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's...
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    Unpreparedness for computer downtime

    Emergent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes our computer charting system crashes, is down for updates, the usual frustrations. For some unknown reason, we have no systematic protocol in place for these times. We have grossly outdated...
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    Resentment Will Destroy You

    Emergent replied to TheCommuter's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Another good topic, Commuter. I think this is why The Lords Prayer is the centerpiece of the Christian faith. When we forgive others, our own hearts are healed. when we fail to forgive, we actually...
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    Taking dying patient home with children - what are your thoughts?

    Emergent replied to tokebi's topic in Pediatric

    I would look back to what people 100, 200 years ago or more did. They had a sick room in the home that was a sacred space. They named the bed where the dying lay 'The Deathbed'. Children were...
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    Case study of sorts

    Emergent replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    I'm taking a shot in the dark here. Wondering whether the TPA caused micro-hemorrhaging, maybe in the adrenals. This could cause imbalance on sodium, leading to high BP, changes in mental status....
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    Taking dying patient home with children - what are your thoughts?

    Emergent replied to tokebi's topic in Pediatric

    I like America. I'm proud of this wonderful nation. I was born and raised here. I love my country, warts and
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    Overtime dependent nurses

    Emergent posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have new edicts about overtime at our hospital that have some up in arms. Me, I do overtime about once a month, it's not really part of my budget though. I don't really like working more than full...
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    Overtime dependent nurses

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

    Worse yet, I know more than one grouchy, top of the pay scale, constant overtime working nurse who frequent the casinos and keep bailing out drug abusing, mooching offspring. I think nursing school...