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Hey, ya know what... the fact that you saw something that disturbed you (and it wasn't even anything that directly effected you,) and you took action on it... just shows you have a lot of heart! Honestly, it really doesn't matter how other ppl interpret or respond to the ad. I do think it's great you wrote to get feedback on the scenario and your actions... another person might not have been that open and/or might have felt so righteous in their actions not to do so. So, it seems to me, REGARDLESS of if it really was or was not an overreaction...you seem like you have a big heart, you stand up for what you believe in, and you are open & willing enough to seek out others' opinions & feedback when you are giving it a second thought. Sounds to me like you have a great set of values & moral principles... and we NEED more people with those qualities around today... sadly, even in some of our fellow nurses! So Bravo! ​

Yes, I didn't read all of the responses, particularly the ones stating that they put the same ad in multiple searches substituting the name of the profession at the time I posted that. That DID cross my mind that that was a possibility... but I responded to her post based on what she told us. But... now that I have read more responses... I am even more amazed at the amount of (non-constructive) criticism and judgement offered, and the total lack of a basic empathy for fellow nurses, aka human-beings on here! I THOUGHT we were here to support and help eachother, REGARDLESS of if we are thinking someone is "overreacting" or whatever the case is... and even if someone DOES think that, shouldn't we offer that opinion in a more compassionate way and maybe offer some constructive feedback? But maybe I am wrong on that, idk... Anyways, the original post stated she wanted feedback from members including if we thought SHE overreacted... and my original post was to do exactly that by trying to see it from multiple viewpoints (as you can tell from that post, I start off stating my original reaction as if I had just read the ad like she did, but as I continued to write, my viewpoint swayed as I thought of different things... in the end, concluding that in my opinion, it really wasn't worth it for her to worry over one way or another.) However... I did NOT ask for anyone's opinion (or YOUR'S) regarding if I was overreacting.

Wow! I am surprised at all of these responses!!! I think that if I was the one that stumbled upon this I would have been upset myself! Like you said, it doesn't say, "a perfect job for college students to make some quick cash," or anything in those regards. Just... nursing students! And then continues to target nursing students throughout the ad, and then mentions at the bottom, "Bussers- with possibility of growth and enhancement." Because we go to nursing school to become a Busser and the possibility to work our way up from that? I don't necessarily think this ad was trying to insult nurses, in fact, obviously if they targeted nursing students particularly, they know MOST of us who go to nursing school are very caring, respectful, have dedication, strong work ethics, can deal with a fast paced work environment where we often have to deal with receiving a lack of appreciation from those we care for (and even work for, unfortunately,) and we ARE in a "service" field where the "customer is always right," even though they usually aren't. Knowing that, and as someone else had mentioned, maybe their best Bussers were nursing students, maybe that's why they targeted them? Obviously I don't know. But I DO agree that the ad was NOT well-written. If they said "perfect for students to make extra cash" or anyone with Bussing experience that also possess the specific attributes they are looking for...that would be a great ad! The attributes listed in the ad in regards to nursing students were great ones... but why just nursing students? That's a miss for them! But I definitely understand how it could make you feel uncomfortable and make you question the company in general. As far as to write a complaint to them, and one as strong worded as you did... I'd say a tad bit of an over reaction. But on the other hand, maybe they will amend their future ads if they didn't realize this could be taken offensively. I wouldn't worry much about it either way! It's their issue, not yours!

We used "WOWs" not "COWs". That would be work on wheels instead of computer on wheels. Apparently a patient heard "COW" and thought a nurse was calling ppl offensive names! So we had to change that quickly! Lol And def yes to the vampires, the frequent flyers, the walkie talkies (all mentioned by others) And then there are a few of my favorite terms for certain types of behaviors often seen in patients suffering from dementia: "sun-downers" (which is a real term- describing patients with dementia who do pretty well during the day, but really start losing it when the "sun goes down"), "ninjas" (my personal term for little old patients with dementia who are confused, agitated and abusive if you come anywhere near them...some really pull out some crazy impressive moves and are incredibly strong!!!!) Ohhh and "houdinis" (again, old patients with dementia...those that you thought could barely even move, but now the sun is going down...it's of course almost the end of your day shift...and somehow this patient figures out how to get out of their gown with a personal alarm still attached to it WITHOUT making it go off! And you enter their room with them completely naked, their IV pulled out- blood everywhere, the patient almost completely out of bed with their leg caught in the bed rail in some crazy twisted way like a pretzel, and their foley about to rip out of them bc the bag is hanging on the other side of the bed!!!!) THATS MY FAVORITE!!! Lmao!!! Seriously!!! I've seen this scenario more than I ever should! And when it happens, it's frustrating, and it's definitely a little frightening...and you are hoping the patient isn't injured...or that they aren't going to injure YOU when you try to intervene or the other nurses you call in to help...but it's a memory that will stay with you forever, and will always make you laugh!!! Okay, a few others: "dead in the bed" (self explanatory.) "DOA"- dead on arrival (more for paramedics and ER staff.) One of my personal faves I know my unit used- giving a patient "vitamin A" (when your patient has gone bonkers and you have to start with chemical restraints such as ativan ("Vitamin A") FOS- full of stool "holds" (admitted patients in ER waiting for a bed in a unit) And, although I am not gonna list them here, I was always amazed at how many crazy little nicknames we came up with and used on a regular basis for lady partss and memberes!!! Actually it's amazing how much you have to discuss these parts of the body in general!!! Lol

Sorry, correction for my last comment #110- I meant to change the word "fudes" (I know incorrect) and replace with "disputes" THANKS!

"No Nancy, you can't borrow Bob! I won him today, fair and square...remember rock SMASHES scissors!!!" The newest budget cut for lift equipment has caused many heated fudes throughout the hospital, putting Bob from housekeeping in a great position to ask for a raise.

A typical day at work for Bob, currently considering a career change: "I know you are new here Nancy. But when I told you to use the Hoyer to lift your patients... I didn't mean grabbing BOB HAWYER from housekeeping!!!"

A typical day at work for Bob, currently considering a career change: "I know you are still pretty new here Nancy, but this will be the last time I explain this to you! This is Bob HAWYER from housekeeping. Now let's review where to find the HOYER and what the difference between the two is."