Nella

Nella

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  1. Is it selfish not to get a Flu Shot?

    Nella replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in a hospital setting, I received the flu vacine yearly. I stood aside last year because of shortages, plus the fact I work out of my home now. I'm not at risk and I am not placing...

  2. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    Nella replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think some of the peple here realize what has been said to those of us without children over the years, as far as schedules go. I am not a second class citizen because I don't have kids. I...

  3. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    Nella replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Marie, I understand where you are coming from completely. I've been a nurse for many years and no matter where I worked, there's always at least 1 nurse who pulls the "I have kids and should be off...

  4. The right to refuse.. on what basis??

    Nella replied to goober's topic in General Nursing

    Is it okay for a vegitaritian who works in a sandwich shop and refuses to serve meat to those ordering because he doesn't believe in eating the flesh of animals ??? How long would this person keep...

  5. What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    Nella replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Mucous, I hate mucous. So no trach wards, ( do they still have those?) no respiratory care. Hate suctioning, hate bubbling trachs.

  6. Advise for dealing with coworker

    Nella posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need some advice for dealing with a coworker. Or maybe I just need to vent. I'm sure she is a very nice person. She's smart as well. I have no problems with her nursing judgement at all. The...

  7. Advise for dealing with coworker

    Nella replied to Nella's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to everyone for their input. I did talk to her. It didn't go so well. First time I've seen a tongue backpedal.

  8. Generation gap and attitudes towards work - hurting patients?

    Nella replied to pebbles's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm older ( late 40's) and I work with a nurse that's 4 years older than I am. She drives me crazy all day at work complaining about this, complaining about that. Spends work time writing up emails...