Hollybobs

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  1. "You're too smart to be a nurse. Be a doctor"

    Hollybobs replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I respond along those lines too. I usually say that I think it helps if nurses are more intelligent in addition to being "caring" because of the complexity of clinical decision-making in modern...

  2. Broken

    Hollybobs replied to NotAllWhoWandeRN's topic in General Nursing

    What Katie MI said. Also, if you can't afford it weekly, do it once a month or every 2 months. If it is possible, learn and understand the logic and principles behind the exercises you are taught then...

  3. Fellow student=back stabbed?

    Hollybobs replied to esrun77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't see any unprofessional conduct. She may have genuine and valid concerns about you as a prospective employee. She may not have given any negative feedback about you. The RN may have objected to...

  4. Broken

    Hollybobs replied to NotAllWhoWandeRN's topic in General Nursing

    They complied and gave you a new post?! Very pleased to hear that. You've done really well, it's hard to fight when you are recovering from injury, nevermind win. I hope you enjoy your new job, it...

  5. Are there any gay nurses here?

    Hollybobs replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I saw this and found it very heartwarming... I found it a nice symbol of progress and just lovely. It doesn't make me less upset about Orlando but it was a little light in the darkness.The more...

  6. Question about a patient refusing discharge

    Hollybobs replied to ixchel's topic in United Kingdom

    No probs! I really like the WILTW threads btw

  7. Question about a patient refusing discharge

    Hollybobs replied to ixchel's topic in United Kingdom

    Hi Ixchel, there's a few questions there, they might require quite a lengthy reply! In my experience, in the NHS (non-private) hospitals, patients don't often refuse to leave hospital but it can...

  8. Stanford Rape

    Hollybobs replied to brandy1017's topic in General Nursing

    Kooky, you've "liked" my post- I didn't mean you. I'm not going to apologise for that because I think your posts have been offensive and at times, cruel. I don't know what has driven you to post all...

  9. Stanford Rape

    Hollybobs replied to brandy1017's topic in General Nursing

    Me too, I've checked this thread daily. It seems silly to use the word "proud" but I have felt very proud of my fellow nurses who have defended (and it should never need defending, it should be...

  10. Use of cellphones while at work

    Hollybobs replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    I presume the weeks where you use four are ones where you don't see your dear

  11. Tips on Constructive Criticism

    Hollybobs replied to sfrw's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, me too. I firstly try to listen carefully to what's being said. This can be hard, as you say OP, as strong emotions can rise up very quickly. I want someone to feel they can let me know...

  12. Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    Hollybobs replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    I went looking for an applause icon. This was the nearest I could

  13. Is Anyone A Highly Sensitive Nurse?

    Hollybobs replied to PrincessNur's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks NotAll, I have been sometimes going anyway more recently. I don't think anyone would mind really and I don't think it is snooty- just don't want to risk making a bad impression. I have always...

  14. Is Anyone A Highly Sensitive Nurse?

    Hollybobs replied to PrincessNur's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Being a HSP doesn't indicate a lack of resilience, that's a separate trait. It isn't the same as shyness, fragility, introversion, anxiety or PTSD. Crying in cupboards could mean a wide range of...

  15. Is it okay for RN to ask recovery patients not to swear?

    Hollybobs replied to SweetieBeeSandy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    After an hour the pain relief kicked in?? I think better post-op pain control for your PACU patients would reduce the swearing you find so unpleasant. It isn't really okay to ask him, no, not for the...

  16. No confidence, forgetful.

    Hollybobs replied to Jellyunicorntoast's topic in General Nursing

    Confidence? It will come with time and becoming competent. One month in and it is natural to feel like you do. Asking questions? It is tough when you feel like you're annoying someone but there is no...

  17. Let's have some fun!

    Hollybobs replied to WinterLilac's topic in General Nursing

    Got a bit carried away once I started! Enjoying this thread

  18. Let's have some fun!

    Hollybobs replied to WinterLilac's topic in General Nursing

    You are the circumflex, to my left coronary artery You're the RCA and LAD, to my triple surgery you're the VT to my shock you're the bundle to my block you're the node to my ablation you're the pacing...

  19. Love nursing, afraid of what it will do to my body?

    Hollybobs replied to xtina15's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely. And there is a really good thread on this forum from a nurse who also wanted to be really healthy and feel good. She goes into detail about how she managed it too. Found it!...

  20. I wish I was a more "polished" RN

    Hollybobs replied to Alex_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Absolutely the case. I was taught to practice so that if in a court of law we were asked "why did you complete clinical skill x in a particular way?" that I could respond with a sound, safe and...

  21. questions about suicide

    Hollybobs replied to tothopic's topic in General Nursing

    Why wouldn't you report it? That's not intended confrontationally, I am just wondering if you have extra concerns i.e.. you promised you wouldn't etc. I'd let the nurse in charge of the shift and the...

  22. Are you jealous of other nurses jobs/abilities?

    Hollybobs replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    It depends what you want out of your career, I guess. I wanted to work with people, look after them and hopefully make a difference. I wanted a half-decent wage. It was really important to me not be...

  23. No pain meds in ER??

    Hollybobs replied to ShaneTeam's topic in Emergency

    It is really expensive here. We do use it when clinically appropriate, it can be so useful as PP have said. We are instructed not to use it unless necessary, in order to keep costs down. There are...

  24. A Newly Defined Type of Constipation: Opioid Induced Constipation

    Hollybobs replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^.

  25. Opinions on nursing students?

    Hollybobs replied to milesims's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am, after due consideration, in favour of nursing students. They are a good idea. Stops us running out of