Muser69

Muser69

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  1. Bedside reporting as a management tool of humiliation

    Muser69 replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    They tried this at my hospital. Lasted less than a week. We refused to do this and wake up patients. We threw out the informational signs posted in every pt room about in room report. Too much time on...

  2. Poor Nurse

    Muser69 replied to lilhemc's topic in General Nursing

    Funny and very

  3. Dreading bedside report with The Interrogator

    Muser69 replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Management wanted us to do this too. It lasted less than a week. Patients do not want to be harassed each shift, sometimes they have visitors etc. if I was a patient I would refuse bedside

  4. I wish they had to stay and watch the chaos

    Muser69 replied to greenerpastures's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We had 2 patients readmitted to ICU because the discharge / medication instructions are so confusing. Administration doesn't seem to

  5. What do you think of electronic health records (MediTech, Epic, etc.)?

    Muser69 replied to 2Ask's topic in General Nursing

    Use to love the days when we were nurses before we were attached to these

  6. Hygiene After Hospital Shift

    Muser69 replied to nifty_n's topic in General Nursing

    I come home take off my scrubs, put pajamas on. Go to bed. Take shower in

  7. The hardest parts of nursing?

    Muser69 replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    Going to work is the hardest part for me. Used to love it. No

  8. Chewing Gum

    Muser69 replied to Otessa's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I buy a jumbo container of gum and leave it for everyone at work.(ICU) Much rather have good breath during report and for patients. Lots of people come to get it through out the day. Even the Vice...

  9. Mantra?... Whats yours??...

    Muser69 replied to PrayingToPass's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I hate my job, I will retire in 3 months, I will never take care of anyone

  10. Nurse manager who yells at people

    Muser69 replied to happygrandma3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Big article in the wash post today about how toxic managers/ bosses can cause mental and physical illnesses. I hate my job. Have been off for 2 months due to the stress at work with the nurse lunatic...

  11. Nurse are you worried about the ebola outbreak?

    Muser69 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No and I hate the

  12. I Hate Nursing

    Muser69 replied to BubbleSmiles's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Me

  13. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    Muser69 replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am not the least bit concerned. I will follow precautions as recommended . I hate the media for the hysteria they

  14. Should I Become a Nurse?

    Muser69 replied to thyme-is-honey's topic in General Nursing

    No

  15. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    Muser69 replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Of course I belong. Would never work in a facility without a union. I can't believe the stuff you people put up with in non Union hospitals. Just read some of the horror stories on here from people...

  16. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    Muser69 replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    You might have 10 reasons for no Union but I have 30000000000000 reasons why nurses do need

  17. What is your watch preference?

    Muser69 replied to BookBug14's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Watch ? I haven't worn a watch in at least 10 years, probably more.We use the wall clock if we need

  18. JUST a nurse

    Muser69 replied to Knights Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ,what do what do you say to

  19. You know you're tired when...

    Muser69 replied to ICURN3020's topic in General Nursing

    I was a young nurse working nights and while asleep my husband said I stood up and raised my arm he asked me what I was doing and I told him I was hanging my

  20. New Nurse, what did I get myself into...

    Muser69 replied to ColorfulStethoscope's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We get about $2.50 per hour for precepting . It wouldn't matter if it was $10.00 per hour. NO ONE wants to precept. Everyone avoids it like the

  21. How common is charting ahead in ICU?

    Muser69 replied to SilleLu's topic in Critical Care

    The Only thing I sometimes pre chart is that stupid restraint form. It is the only paper form we use and all they care about is if it is filled out. I usually fill it out at the beginning of the...

  22. New Nurse, what did I get myself into...

    Muser69 replied to ColorfulStethoscope's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If this is your first job you should have at LEAST 12 weeks orientation. First week or so you should do nothing but observe. Not take a patient , give meds, chart. Only observe. Then you can take one...

  23. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    Muser69 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    you are so right. The other night I saw a website for women to be taken care of by rich men. No sex involved just lots of

  24. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    Muser69 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dr dick should use Ashley Madison .com. The website for married people who want to

  25. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    Muser69 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Our one director called in with so many odd episodes. She told us her son had his appendix out at least 3 times. We loved her, she was very pro nurse. There used to be a calendar of best call in...