loricatus

loricatus

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  1. Ignorant Stupid Patients

    loricatus replied to KY RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I really believe that your patient just illustrates the general sense of entitlement that is running rampant in society. The cause and effect concept just seems to be

  2. need to terminate

    loricatus replied to travel50's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    With the added explanation, I take back what I earlier said and now feel that heads should

  3. Opinions on scripting

    loricatus replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    They might try to tell you WHAT to say, but they cannot control HOW you say it. If everyone starts saying the phrases in a 'certain style' the scripting ends very quickly-----at least that is what...

  4. new york or canada?

    loricatus replied to kaye09's topic in International Nursing

    I do not know anything about working in Montreal, Canada. But if you are talking about New York City, New York, you would be working like a dog with high nurse to patient ratios. If it is upstate...

  5. Well, I am DONE!

    loricatus replied to donsterRN's topic in General Students

    I am so happy for you.

  6. ACLS reassurance needed

    loricatus replied to blessed_RN's topic in California Nursing

    Well, how did it

  7. Pay rate for agencies in Fort Worth, TX

    loricatus replied to MsShanRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    I would think that Dallas' rates would be equal to Fort Worth; so, you were given low end pay rates with those companies. I thought Nursefinders was low paying $35.00- $38.00 (depending on the...

  8. need to terminate

    loricatus replied to travel50's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I think you should follow standard HR protocol and issue her a written warning for all offenses, giving her the oppotunity to respond in writing. This way she has a clear undertanding of what is...

  9. 100 Best Twitter Feeds for Nurse

    loricatus replied to Spirit of Humor's topic in General Nursing

    Can you explain the way twitter works? It just looks like random things. What am I

  10. ACLS reassurance needed

    loricatus replied to blessed_RN's topic in California Nursing

    ACLS is very 'user friendly' now, so please take it easy and enjoy what you will learn. You should be walked through everything first and with some instructors, you aren't even made aware that you...

  11. Countdown to 5000 posts!

    loricatus replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Noticed you got the 5000 badge

  12. Who hates nursing, honestly????

    loricatus replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO=In My Humble

  13. Who hates nursing, honestly????

    loricatus replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    I like the actual patient care part of nursing. It is ALL the other things that interfere with that part which makes me have to admit I am at the verge of hating

  14. Swine flu sneeze game

    loricatus replied to mizfradd's topic in Nursing Humor

    Best I can do is 45%. Now it has come to a mind over matter thing. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can, I think I can... ETA: I think I can't. Just noticed that there are only 10 levels to...

  15. Crappy Nurses Day

    loricatus replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for you and hope you can get the treatment you need. It is a shame that a good nurse isn't valued and efforts made to retain. You are better off gone. Maybe someday they (meaning that...

  16. I just picked up malpractice

    loricatus replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck to you. I think you will do well in the ER. You have got the right blend of chutzpah and empathy for

  17. ER nurse in the PACU

    loricatus replied to RecoverU's topic in PACU

    Here is something that helped me in my transition to PACU. Enjoy

  18. Crappy Nurses Day

    loricatus replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    I don't even expect appreciation. Just a little aknowledgement would

  19. Crappy Nurses Day

    loricatus replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, nothing is what my place gave us. Not even a word that it was nurse's week. Oh, a vendor did bring in donuts for the nurses; but, the docs ate the donuts because then nurses were too busy to...

  20. Sending out an S.O.S

    loricatus replied to nessajune21's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to think that the OR manager must have discussed things with your manager before approaching you-that would be the respectful thing to do. You have to go where you will be happiest. An...

  21. There is not one person in my class

    loricatus replied to tbell2's topic in General Students

    Had an instructor that made a very similar comment on the first day of class and I DID stand up and say something to the effect of "The if you trying to tell us that you are not capable of teaching A...

  22. Might sound stupid...but need opinions!

    loricatus replied to criticalRN10's topic in General Students

    If you can find someone to take provide a little help for those long days (or afford a service), then I would say go for it. Actually, you might be better off with 2 (even a cat and a dog) so they...

  23. Stressing myself in the ER...do I suck or what??

    loricatus replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

    Nahhh, rather keep it the way it is. Let people think what they want to. Some people are just happier when they can put another down and who am I to take away their enjoyment. Ohh, and thank you for...

  24. Stressing myself in the ER...do I suck or what??

    loricatus replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

    From this post, it sounds like the only thing you are doing wrong is being too hard on yourself. Nobody can know everything, that's why a team approach is essential for trauma. The only suggestion I...

  25. Stressing myself in the ER...do I suck or what??

    loricatus replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

    Travel Nursing and talking to a network of travel nurses can give you insight to things. Please understand that there are profound differences in culture between the North and South. I am not saying...