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  1. Is this normal?

    nurse_clown posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work at a small urban hospital. I've been told that the health care in this region "sucks". I'm a front line RN and hold no decision making power (except when it comes to the patient care....you...

  2. Is this normal?

    nurse_clown replied to nurse_clown's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm.... interesting..... recently, a patient contacted our local newspaper to complain about this issue. One of the administrators told the paper that this is common practice in other regions and...

  3. US nurses moving/moved to Canada

    nurse_clown replied to ghostcat's topic in Canada

    You know Fiona, I suggest you READ the post before flying off the handle and responding so ignorantly. I believe you were refering to my post above. Where in it did I say that I speak FOR THE REST...

  4. US nurses moving/moved to Canada

    nurse_clown replied to ghostcat's topic in Canada

    Funny you should say that. I'm an Ontario nurse. I'm an RN. I got my diploma from a college. Working on my BScN. Yes, I believe that Ontario is a different world. I just finished confusing...

  5. Almost fired today

    nurse_clown replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    I thought transcribed orders were to be cosigned by another RN. routine/prn - huge difference!!! There is no such thing as a stupid question. I think I'm asking stupid questions all the time....

  6. What is a "Code Black"?

    nurse_clown replied to sugabuga's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital, a code black means "bomb threat" we've had a few of those over the last few months.... we've had at least three. And we're a very small hospital.:uhoh21: :imbar in our region,...

  7. Message from a CNA

    nurse_clown replied to aspentree13's topic in General Nursing

    hi aspentree13. i'm a hospital rn and a ltc rn. i'm sure you've heard enough already. but i just wanna say that we're not all like that. the other thing i wanna say is: i just posted at a thread...

  8. Physician bullying/sarcastic comments to nursing staff

    nurse_clown replied to carachel2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    egotistic: characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance Hmmm........:uhoh21: not a quality i'd like to earn..... but to each their own,

  9. Physician bullying/sarcastic comments to nursing staff

    nurse_clown replied to carachel2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    one morning i was just coming off my shift. one of our doc's (who has a habit of blowing up). came to the unit at the change of shift, there is about 15 ppl standing around talking and reporting...

  10. Anyone feeling stressed.......??

    nurse_clown replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    yep! i'm feeling it. i have two part time nursing jobs. i want to give up both and get into dog training. my one part time jobs is driving me crazy because i can't get a handle on the scheduling...

  11. Is Chemistry That Important??

    nurse_clown replied to rafael80's topic in General Nursing

    i've been in the nursing profession for 10 years (:uhoh21: gulp!!!) and i can't comment intelligently about how chemistry helps in day to day nursing practice either!!! :rotfl: although... chemistry...

  12. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    nurse_clown replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    interesting you posted that. my psychiatrist (who diagnosed my add) wondered if i was bipolar. he tried a med on me and my world went way slower. i was hearing peoples voices in a deep monotone and...

  13. Nursing Staff Meetings: The good, the bad, and what can make it better.

    nurse_clown replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    i work at two places. i work the night shift so getting to staff meetings at either place can be hard. i know that in a perfect world, staff meetings are a good thing. management can give us new...

  14. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    nurse_clown replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    i can relate on that one. my daughter's 8yrs old and in grade three. the problem is, she's ahead in school in math and science. i find simple math a challenge and i've been having a hard time...

  15. Scrubs for nursery staff suggestions please?

    nurse_clown replied to tammki5g's topic in Ob/Gyn

    when i was a student, i did my consolidation on the transplant unit. the nurses had two colors to choose from and they also bought their own uniforms at a super discounted price. they were also a...

  16. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    nurse_clown replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    hang in there. keep working on it. i'm sorry about the mistakes but i believe things will get better in time. my question is about the probation: do you mean your licence is on probation or are...

  17. Everyday Ethical challenges?

    nurse_clown replied to Atlantean's topic in General Nursing

    well, this one involves confidentiality. i work two part time jobs. i work as a part time oncology/palliative care nurse and my other job is the night shift rn at a ltc home. last month, i...

  18. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    nurse_clown replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    just wondering.... have you been diagnosed with add? do you know what it's like to have add? your comments seem pretty "judgmental". yes, ritalin is sold on the streets and yes that's abuse. but...

  19. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    nurse_clown replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    yep. i've got that combo you speak of. i was diagnosed in high school. i just couldn't get physics right. i was diagnosed with add in nursing school. for the longest time, i've heard "you are so...

  20. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    nurse_clown replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    i'm game for that. funny, it took me forever to get to this thread. i kept looking at it and thinking to myself "i better take a look... hey!! look at that

  21. Burn Out

    nurse_clown replied to akerdonn's topic in General Nursing

    you already have established a family. there are a few things you should consider. working a 60 hour week is hard. it's hard on the mind and body. not only that, it's hard on the spouse and kids....

  22. I made a mistake with my home meds and it affected me at work, will I lose my job?

    nurse_clown replied to jeanapoole's topic in General Nursing

    i went out for lunch with my husband once and ate shrimp. usually, i'm pretty good with shrimp. then i had an allergic reaction. i had this huge rash on my arms and legs. so i went to the skin doc...

  23. Faith Hill makes fun of nurses!

    nurse_clown replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    :melody: well, i like to turn on my tunes real loud in the car (and shower ) and sing.... i'm not too sure how "audioslave, coldplay, thornley and nickleback" would feel about how i sing their...

  24. working on Christmas?

    nurse_clown replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    oh that's wonderful that everything worked out. i'm also glad you forwarded some of these messages to your mother so she could see how the holidays affect those who work. and yes there are some at...

  25. working on Christmas?

    nurse_clown replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    i totally agree with you. i know some ppl without kids who want the holidays off. why not? everyone has families who celebrate