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  1. Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

    gibsongirl replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I did. My reply is here

  2. Cat Heaven, Nurse H..l!

    gibsongirl replied to gibsongirl's topic in Home Health

    I am case managing the cat ladies (as many as there are) for the cm allergic to cats. I have done this before. One patient's girl friend had over 30 cats. My eyes and throat burned but I didn't gag...

  3. Tips for staying safe in rough area?

    gibsongirl replied to metallaces's topic in Home Health

    Walk confidently, don't avoid looking at people. Those are the 2 things I remember a cop told us at a staff

  4. COB rollcall

    gibsongirl replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    BSN 1978. MSN

  5. This week, I have learned..... (8/1)

    gibsongirl replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    The administration for cobra is a little shady and I can't wait to get a job with benefits. The office staff, including my new supervisor are all about covering their butt and will hang me out to dry....

  6. When celebs stop by to say hi

    gibsongirl replied to adventure_rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Photo one - nay. Photo two - yay. Looks terrible. That child looks sick, unhappy. Didn't the parents have to get permission? It looks very stupid. I did not see any flying

  7. Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

    gibsongirl replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think it's sexist. You did leave the seat up didn't you? She probably speaks the truth to everyone - male or female. If it was all guys and the female nurse had the habit of not flushing her...

  8. Pt asks: Is my surgeon any good? Your response is...

    gibsongirl replied to CrunchBerries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's nice to be a PACU nurse. I had a lengthy surgery, requested Dr. X. Not only that, while I was in holding, Dr Y assured me that he would cover so only the 2 of them would be in the OR. I was...

  9. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    gibsongirl replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Keep the job and find something better. They deserve a brief commitment from you. I would not want to work there longer than I have to. My job changed me from hourly to pay per visit on day one. A...

  10. Hate Home health job

    gibsongirl replied to sistasoul's topic in Home Health

    You will get more organized and that will help but it sounds like my workplace. I have had it after 3 years. Still doing "homework". I only have remote experience in hospital nursing. Keep hospital...

  11. declining a pt assignment

    gibsongirl replied to tinybbynurse's topic in Home Health

    I had to gasp with delight when I read your post! I really can relate. I took care of a patient who had a housekeeper/cook. She made him wonderful things. His DIL was a great cook also. One day, the...

  12. Inexperienced with assignment

    gibsongirl replied to nurse.j.'s topic in Home Health

    I had that problem. I did a few things incorrectly, even though I watched YouTube because I had no experience. Self educating is not adequate training. The learner doesn't know what she doesn't know....

  13. Is this low,average, or good compensation?

    gibsongirl replied to Summer7985's topic in Home Health

    Sounds low to me. I live in Eastern Pennsylvania. Closest large City is an hour plus away. I get SOC $75, visit $40 and $40 for a dc. Figure a SOC is twice to 3x the time of a

  14. This week, I have learned..... (8/1)

    gibsongirl replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    One overnight at a new, interesting, fun location can seem like a real vacation. 3 years is enough in my current job. I'm not as frugal as I would like to be. Today was Subway Customer Appreciation...

  15. This week, I have learned..... (8/1)

    gibsongirl replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    One overnight at a new, interesting, fun location can seem like a real vacation. 3 years is enough in my current job. I'm not as frugal as I would like to be. Today was Subway Customer Appreciation...

  16. Com'on, you got one...What is your heart wrenching moment?

    gibsongirl replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss. I don't have a sister. I can't imagine what that was like. How strong she was to live 4 1/2 years after that

  17. How Important is it that your patients and their families like you?

    gibsongirl replied to Soliloquy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I care about the respecting me because what I do improves their quality of life. If they like me, I appreciate it but it makes me nervous. I'm afraid if I don't live up to their expectations, they...

  18. Pt asks: Is my surgeon any good? Your response is...

    gibsongirl replied to CrunchBerries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At this point, the patient wants reassurance and needs a positive attitude. They are very unlikely to stop the surgery even if you say tactfully, the surgeon stinks. I would say, "He's done this many...

  19. Are you Facebook friends with your coworkers?

    gibsongirl replied to BlueDawnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I never had a coworker fb friend until recently. I thought about it before I accepted her as a friend. I became conscious of her presence every time I thought about posting about work. I never write...

  20. Late arriving Nurses

    gibsongirl replied to Goal_NP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It is an attitude issue. It's passive-aggressive behavior to send a message. Even in non work

  21. Com'on, you got one...What is your heart wrenching moment?

    gibsongirl replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    What is

  22. Com'on, you got one...What is your heart wrenching moment?

    gibsongirl replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    I could have done without that story. It's the only one that made me want to cry. I am grateful you shared it. I feel close to you, to the mother. I know nurses have an incredible gift that makes it...

  23. Com'on, you got one...What is your heart wrenching moment?

    gibsongirl replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    It's the cheerios

  24. This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    gibsongirl replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that a 1/2 day is never a half day. I need to take the whole day off. I learned I work for a terrible company that abuses it's employees then expects perfection from them. I learned that...

  25. So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    gibsongirl replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Woundcare, especially packing and wrapping wrists and ankles. I love getting great pics and researching products. Venipuncture. Med reconciliation. Charting. Admissions. I like knowing everything...