A female coworker of mine regulates which female patients are "ok" for me to see based on her own perceptions. Old and unattractive-ok for me to cath, younger not so unattractive- I must be prevented...
Nursing school and working with females has all but destroyed my marriage. It wasn't good to begin with, but my wife is ridiculous and jealous. I don't know why...every text is a threat. In Nursing...
Patients discriminating is one thing, but for us RN's to do it to each other is another. I have no problem accommodating a female patient request. But, another RN has no right to assume that a problem...
Are you being serious? Can't tell from here :-). Calling to say you'll be late, but then not as late as originally thought, does not qualify one as being "on time" or un-late...
"Officer, I know...
One of the chicks I work with is ALWAYS late, never reprimanded, and this has led to a real messed up comprehension of reality. Here's the most recent "excuse": she called saying that she wouldn't be...
I work in a rural ER, and am a male/minority. It's difficult when I have to decide whether to remain "liked" or stand for what is right...sadly I have chosen to not engage. Well I have engaged ever so...
Your points are taken, I understand. When was the last time you asked a male patient if he wanted you involved in his intimate care? If you haven't asked that question, do you see the sad truth of...
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I can't believe that there are so many 5:1, 6:1 ratios in ER!! That, to me is just not safe. At my place it is 4:1, and many of us RN's try very hard to NOT give anyone a 4th patient unless they are a...
I wish I worked with more Nurses with your sensibilities 😊. But I don't, and for the life of me I don't know how these other nurses justify their actions😔
I personally do not see the same "sensitivities" granted to male patients. It may be exclusive to my place of employment...and that is why I'm leaving...just my $.02
Just thought I would weigh in here Kalycat...its not the dark ages, but I see PLENTY of the bias...sadly. And, it comes from fellow nurses, which happen to be female. I am presently aggressively...
Hey good for you! I too started as a CNA. I'd love to see ALL Nurses start as a CNA in a busy unit, for X amount of time. It will, in my opinion make you a better Team player, if not a better Nurse....
Just interviewed for infusion center position. I have this position along with an ADM and an ER position to select between. Been in ER for 3 years, I thrive in ER but am burned out on the frequent...
We need to keep trying to change the culture in the work place. It NEVER WAS ok for Nurses to be treated with disrespect! All those who have gone before us and have assumed the victim mentality have...