mathboy

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1. Please excuse the nature of this question: upcoming tests

   mathboy posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi Nurses, I have been asked to do a few tests by my doctor: once includes a endoscopy, the other ultrasound guided aspiration, ct scan of lungs and abdomen, and if not conclusive, laparoscopic...

2. "What to Expect When You're a Patient"

   mathboy replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Does that mean my post in this thread is not

3. Do patients know a "good nurse"?

   mathboy replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Its a combination of both Politeness and Proficiency. After all,even though the patient returns to normalcy, he will remember the pleasant or the unpleasant

4. Do patients know a "good nurse"?

   mathboy replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   What are the other reasons for some being

5. Do patients know a "good nurse"?

   mathboy replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   OP,Yes, of course. Being polite yet professional is what I call good. While patients should certainly not expect hotel like service in a hospital, they can expect to be treated kindly and with...

6. "What to Expect When You're a Patient"

   mathboy replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Great post icuRNmaggie. God bless

7. "What to Expect When You're a Patient"

   mathboy replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I agree with the last part of your post. Was just voicing a

8. "What to Expect When You're a Patient"

   mathboy replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   In that case, how does a manager distinguish between a genuine and not so genuine complaint

9. "What to Expect When You're a Patient"

   mathboy replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   The important thing is to be polite and not snub the patient or their family. Yes, you are a professional and worked hard to pass exams. Patients families are anxious when their dear ones are in...

10. Nurses have an Attitude Problem

    mathboy replied to SunriseDay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lol. We have all had hard professors and this is a post I would

11. Why do some nurses come across to be rude?

    mathboy replied to mathboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A few observations from all the replies I received. 1)Many people tend to disagree with my post, all one has to do is Google to get a neutral view. 2)Sometimes look at it from the other mans shoes...

12. Why do some nurses come across to be rude?

    mathboy replied to mathboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Firstly I never ask anything you mentioned above, secondly someone not talking to me is not the only reason for me to complaint of rudeness. I was just citing a few instances. Its not possible to list...

13. Why do some nurses come across to be rude?

    mathboy replied to mathboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So much of bashing just for raising a issue I thought was valid. Anyway, I am done. Next time I guess its best to talk to the Manager or be patient as you say. And for all who said I wanted sympathy,...

14. Why do some nurses come across to be rude?

    mathboy replied to mathboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I did not know about these things and wonder if I could even think especially with that pain. But I am coming to know things I wouldn't know had I not posted here. My ankles still remain swollen...

15. Why do some nurses come across to be rude?

    mathboy replied to mathboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'd rather rephrase that as 'hop'.Limping to another ER in itself ain't polite. That was one of the worst pains I had orthopedically. And the symptoms of a sprain and fracture are quite similar.I am...