Axgrinder

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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    Axgrinder replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    If I like what is said then I "like" the post. Sometimes a lot of good stuff is put out there. But do I drone-like hit every single "like"? Heck no, I'm way too lazy for
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    Accused of Privilege

    Axgrinder replied to nursemaryzzel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I so feel for you. I never could understand why some people make it their mission in life to act out for the sole purpose of making others feel bad just to make themselves feel good. Then there are...
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    Anybody have rituals they do when a patient passes?

    Axgrinder replied to crnfaIwillbe's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago as a fairly green nurse I worked at an odd combination of SNF & long term ICU/vent hospital - it was a tiny little place. When someone died we would open the window. I guess it's with...
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    Conflict with friend/coworker

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

    Lot's of good advice here guys - thanks. I wish I could take the lot of you out for a cappuccino. You all have been very therapeutic, and I appreciate everyone taking the time to give your thoughts....
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    Conflict with friend/coworker

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

    Apparently I am there right along with you. I trust too easily, get burned, then do it again. I always believe the best of people. This one really
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    How do you deal with nurse cliques/"gangs" bullying?

    Axgrinder replied to Bosmer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Amen, amen,
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    Conflict with friend/coworker

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

    I must have an internal crazy beacon - odd people are drawn to me like iron shavings to a magnet. Perhaps I do need therapy, especially after extricating myself from the crazy I've been submersed in....
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    Conflict with friend/coworker

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

    No, not Kelly. LOL ... I bet there are a lot of personality types just like Flo running around out there making lots of people miserable. Perhaps many people have thought of someone too that they...
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    Problem with work environment

    Axgrinder replied to Flossy73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had similar problems about 18 years ago. Our ICU had a lot of turmoil after losing their heart program (it was the beginning of a long slide to total hospital collapse/closure) and it was a ghost...
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    Only certain departments in hospital got a pay increase?

    Axgrinder replied to RNingBSNing's topic in General Nursing

    That wallows in lameness!!! Lame! Lame!
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    Conflict with friend/coworker

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

    I bet a Davey Do cartoon would make me feel
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    Conflict with friend/coworker

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

    I truly thank everyone who has taken the time to share their thoughts. This has created more stress in my life than is healthy for the past few days alone - never mind the past months and years when...
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    Doctors vs NP's?

    Axgrinder replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    I have cat on paxil for "normal male aggression" - maybe he needs therapy too! Maybe that's why he is still
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    Doctors vs NP's?

    Axgrinder replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    My PCP is a NP - she has more than 30 years experience as a provider, and she has a pair big enough for an army! I have an autoimmune chronic health condition, and I trust her with my life and the...
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    Mandated Nurse-Patient Ratios

    Axgrinder replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    We have been consistently under staffed on evening shift since October ... management says "the call volume doesn't indicate higher staffing ratios" than 1.5 nurses for this shift - but calls come in...
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    My dad died yesterday

    Axgrinder replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    You are quite right about many things - sadly, losing a parent at any age sucks. I lost both parents before age 30 ... I nearly lost my nursing license, and my mind when my mom unexpectedly died at...
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    Honesty is NOT the best policy?

    Axgrinder replied to Ambersmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm so sorry Ambersmom - that sucks and I don't know what to say. I try to make myself as unnoticeable as possible at work. I don't want recognition for good or bad - just pay me, and leave me alone...
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    Doctor upset by charting

    Axgrinder replied to LalaRN9000's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe he was indeed smoking something and felt guilty? Maybe he had fight with his spouse, child, or lover. You just never know with people - doctors included. If it's in quotes it is what was said....
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    Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    Axgrinder replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    'Member these bad boys??? (I bet I still have a couple somewhere ...)
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    Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    Axgrinder replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Bravo! Encore!!! {Now I have music from The Time Warp, AND Earache My Eye on repeat in my
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    Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    Axgrinder replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Remember patient massage was ordered on the 3pm-11pm shift? (One day I was running my tail off when I I had a very old man put on his call light to ask me what time was his massage scheduled for - I...
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    Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    Axgrinder replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Great Scott!!! {Clap, clap, clap ... Applause
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    Matt Lauer Fired due to Inappropriate Sexual Behavior. Has This Happened to You?

    Axgrinder replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    About 15 years ago a I worked at a VA hospital - a PCT fondled me while I was busy performing patient care on a restrained, sedated patient. I didn't even hear him enter the room. WTH?!? I was so...
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    Why nurses don't want to talk to a ward psychologist?

    Axgrinder replied to manjar's topic in General Nursing

    This:
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    Navy Corpsmen Caught

    Axgrinder replied to guest52816's topic in Nursing News

    Another sad example of how younger people don't think before doing something irreversible online. I bet they were bored and thought it was funny, and had no idea anyone else would see it, or that they...