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I'm sorry, but I didn't realize I signed up to please the customer. While the nurses go around reminding the patients this is a hospital, not a hotel, we get notices that we SHOULD make these people feel like they're in a hotel. Or "even if you know ...

Yea I'm ashamed to admit that not only am I fully aware of this, but have frequently given the same speech when asked "you're so smart, why didn't you become a doctor?" We can create a whole other thread venting about people confusing the two. In th...

on the more constructive criticism side: I look very young for my age. One patient actually thought I was 12y.o. With that said, it always takes a while for patients to trust my skills because I have less experience. Believe it or not, but the same p...

I was hired last year as a new grad so my badge says RN, BSN. But I didn't know it was going to say that until it had printed out. I actually requested the BSN be taken off bc the nurses who've been there forever didn't have BSN at the end of their n...

Wow! Just reading that stressed me out! So as mentioned before BREATH!!!! I've been an RN for less than a year, and you're right, it can be very overwhelming at times, so here's a few pointers I hope you can use 1. Nobody expects you to know everythi...

Hold on for just a sec! " (There were curtains separating the patients.) While I was waiting for my wife to awaken, I overheard a nurse talking to the wife of the patient next to us. " How the heck does he know it was even the nurse?! I for one know ...

So here's the deal. I'm a new grad RN, 22y.o. often mistaken for 17y.o. and even 12y.o. by one patient. The CNA is probably in her 60's and has worked on the unit for a very long time. When I first met her, I too, thought she was a nurse, I don't kn...

Wow, You've all given such great input. I know there's a mixture of agreements and disagreements, but you've all made a great point. I wanted to clarify on a few things and update the situation as well. First: I absolutely agree CNA's are great reso...

Haha, call me naive, but when I have patients or family members taking notes, it never occurred to me that "they're preparing for a law suit." I was always glad that they were participating in their care. ex #1. One patient was very particular in ge...

So I'm browsing around allnurses.com and come across a thread "no, I wouldn't recommend nursing." At first I thought it was sarcasm, but to my dismay, i find 8 pages of nurses agreeing that nursing is an awful profession. And as much As I'd love to a...

Although not getting see through white pants is a good idea, they are extremely difficult to come across. White underwear is good advice, but skin colored underwear is even better. Good luck.

"Tuesdays with Morrie" is a heartfelt bibliography about a man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who proves that the deterioration of the human body does not mean the deterioration of the human spirit. Cheezy I know, but definitely worth read...

1. sleepy 2. sneezy 3. happy 4. grumpy 5. dopey 6. bashful 7. doc ... no wait, those are the 7 dwarfs. Sorry, I couldn't help myself. :chuckle

Although this is true, every patient is different. I've met 96 year olds sharper than 67 year olds, both categorized as elderly. Are the people talking slowly to those who need it or every single elderly patient?

The one year I didn't get a flu shot I got the flu, and it was hell. So now I always get the flu shot, not just for me but also for my patients. I've never had a reaction, so it's not my place to judge, and for those who do get a reaction and who's ...

to cher722: With all do respect, I couldn't DISagree anymore. Everybody, no matter what profession, questions the path they've chosen during rough times, and love their profession during good times. What lizB has to consider is which times are domina...

I was recently hired as a new grad RN and when I asked the nurse manager about the dress code, she simply stated "you don't have to wear scrubs, just uniform." I was confused by this statement because to me scrubs are uniform. But When I showed up on...

2 things: 1. I realize that this is a popular topic in nursing, and I'm just as frustrated by it as any other nurse, but I don't see the point in starting a campain and putting up banners, stating RESPECT US DAMNIT! I became a nurse because I feel it...

DO NOT BURN BRIDGES! ...Sorry there isn't a more polite saying, but it's a good saying. For all you know that nurse manager is best friends with every other nurse manager in the country. I understand if you cannot stand one more day at that plac...

...Somebody calls your friend an SOB and you start assessing his respiratory status. ok. so that one's a joke, but everybody's gotta have one of those stories when, for example: I instant messaged my friend "you need to have some patients. Oh, uh, I...

Hello everybody, I know a lot of people started the job hunt before they even graduated. But after I graduated, I honestly didn't even know if I was going to stick around NY or move out to CA. I decided to venture off to CA by the way, but I kinda s...

I know I just wrote you a novel on my interview but I have to include this... The nurse manager said that she's not sure if my paperwork can be done before October 3rd. If not the next orientation is Nov. 4th. I just thought nuh uh, no way, I've wait...

The first step is to let them know what you want. "The truth is I function best daytime and cannot cope with very late hours or inconsistent schedules." That right there is a great answer! It's understandable, some people can handle it and others can...

hello everybody, It's my first month here, and I was so excited to see the popularity of my very first thread "you know you've been a nurse for way too long when..." that I'm going to try 2 for 2. In case I haven't mentioned this enough - my mom's a...