Gooselady BSN, RN

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    Proper Body Mechanics wont protect you from Injury.

    Gooselady replied to Eru Ilúvatar's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't know what I thought about that article. On one hand, it's wonderful that a journalist is focusing his concern on nurses (and by extension CNAs, especially how hard the job is on the back. My...
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    ativan storage

    Gooselady replied to amyrose209's topic in Patient Medications

    My previous facility stored it in the fridge (which had a trigger lock hooked up to the PYXIS) and then a year before I resigned they started keeping it in the PYXIS. I asked about this and they said...
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    If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    I agree, those were good points made about a snippy reply not being bullying. Nor is it bullying when someone doesn't behave up to your personal standard of friendliness. That's just stuff we ALL...
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    what is a good way to ask for help on-the-job?

    Gooselady replied to faithkindness's topic in General Nursing

    This question makes a lot of sense to me. I've been 'asked' for help, such as "You need to help me in room 407!" And then I've actually been ASKED "Do you have time to come and check something I've...
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    If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    Bullying is a PATTERN of behavior. I've yet to hear someone identify that they are being bullied by one sharp comment or getting a voice raised at them once or twice. Excuses made for yelling at...
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    If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    I was reading about how and why conspiracy theories are so seductive last night, and in this article it was mentioned that when hard-core 911 Truthers were put in a room and given explanations or...
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    Challenge RN NCLEX

    Gooselady replied to sreswc's topic in General Nursing

    Navy medics could challenge the NCLEX in California back in the late 90's when I lived there. I worked with one. I wonder how you'd find out which states allow such a thing? Good luck, though. My...
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    Should I let my manager beat me at Trivia Crack

    Gooselady replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Whoop her ass. It's character building, managers need a constant flow of character building
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    PATIENTS BECOMING MORE ABUSIVE?? anyone agree?

    Gooselady replied to nurseredd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the corporate focus on patient satisfaction creates a sense of entitlement that hasn't always existed (at least in this degree). All corporations do this, it's better for business, and...
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    R E S P E C T: Find out what it means to me!

    Gooselady replied to KatheyLee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When a co-worker (whoEVER they are) tells you bluntly you are sitting in their seat, I file them under Jerk (while being very willing to remove them at a later date). Good lord, you'd think he'd peed...
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    If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    I see evidence of verbal 'bullying' in the last couple of pages of this thread, causing the thread to be 'timed out'. If this isn't evidence of the lateral aggression/'violence' amongst nurses then I...
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    Write ups and feeling bulling by staff

    Gooselady replied to Elan84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like a terrible place to work, regardless of 'bullying' or lazy charge nurses being unfair. It's a bad match with your skill set and
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    Ethical question-WWYD?

    Gooselady replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Good question. I don't think I would be worrying about my license if I was watching a kid descend into anaphylaxis, I'd grab the epi pen and jam it home and THEN worry about my license lol. And...
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    Is this legal?

    Gooselady replied to Nibbles1's topic in Private Duty

    I don't know what gobsmacks me more, the idea that some agencies are so poorly managed or some 'nurses' are so lacking in common sense. Home care seems like an 'area' where a lot of funny business can...
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    Kids activities

    Gooselady replied to RN_EMT's topic in Private Duty

    Does he have a PT, OT or ST involved in his care? You could commiserate with them and get instructions on simple activities that gives the little guy 'practice' between therapy sessions. Tactile...
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    Silvercel vs. Doctors Orders

    Gooselady replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Private Duty

    This is an issue of diplomacy as much as it is anything. In the home, the whole game has different rules. We can be 'the boss' when we work at the bedside in the hospital. Not in the home. The...
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    I shouldn't be a nurse

    Gooselady replied to scarednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am very sorry you experienced this, every one of us here can relate The advice you got about seeking outside help is what I'd offer too. This 'incident' is very important, and needs to (pardon...
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    If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    I don't want rainbows and sunshine blown up my butt any more than I want to get yelled at in a professional environment. I'd rather have respect. People about to screw up (or in the process of...
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    If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    Or how it's not their problem how they come across, and how people need to toughen up and not be so sensitive. I agree there may be very little open intention to bully. I think that is rare,...
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    Thinking about quitting

    Gooselady replied to snider1970's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OK, here's what I really think. Becoming and being a nurse is SO much more about the PERSON than any liberal arts education can 'create' (slap in some leadership and research classes). You can't...
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    Thinking about quitting

    Gooselady replied to snider1970's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am very sorry that you are in this situation. In Washington state ADNs are just as hire-able as BSNs, although "BSN preferred" is tacked onto most job positions. As a BSN, I personally think...
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    If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    The problem is that the 'bully mentality', from the INSIDE of the bully, is a classic victim mentality. This explains WHY the bully does what they do -- a pre-emptive offense works best, in their...
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    Hospitals fail to protect nursing staff from becoming patients

    Gooselady replied to catmom1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    At my previous hospital job, every single patient room had a 400 pound-capable lift. Well, four rooms had the lifts installed, and the rest of the rooms had the gear on the ceiling and a few portable...
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    Gooselady replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thanks A LOT for this link and the half an hour I just spent laughing my a^^ off when I was supposed to go grocery shopping and finish the
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    No Good Very Bad Nursing Instructor

    Gooselady replied to misskitty22's topic in General Students

    Dishes said: Maybe too little too late, but this ^^ is a vital piece of 'wisdom' that will help you get through school/training and the rest of your career as a nurse. The secret is people (all...