noelle4

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1. Cultural conflicts between American born and Filipino nurses

   noelle4 replied to numlinium's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   ok I have to have my say here. I am an American nurse, born/raised here. I have been a nurse for almost 10 yrs. I am well respected by my peers. I have worked on a Filipino dominated floor for a few...

2. how to deal with a potential backstabber

   noelle4 replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

   one of the most tragic things about nursing is the back stabbing eat-their-young mentality. It is RAMPANT in this female-dominated profession and saddens me so. I have gotten in fights with veteran...

3. relocating (maybe...)

   noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the info Halinja-- What do you think is really causing the shortage out there? Can you tell me the pros and cons of living/working out where you are? I have approx 8 yrs nursing. What steps...

4. relocating (maybe...)

   noelle4 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi. I fell in love with L.A. recently and want to move my whole family there (as soon as hubby sees the light:). I am licensed in IL only. I've been hearing different things from RN's re:the...

5. Does ED have a bad rep for mean nurses?

   noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

   Glad I gave you a good laugh!!

6. Does ED have a bad rep for mean nurses?

   noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

   hi trauma RN, You come across as a caring person, and I'm sure you're a very good nurse. You're young and starting out in one of the most volatile RN positions there are. I'm not sure you've worked...

7. Does ED have a bad rep for mean nurses?

   noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

   Gosh--I thought this thread died... Jennifer, First, I never stated all ER nurse are mean, or even ASKED if "all" ER nurses are mean. (Just as your last sentence states about CCU nurses). 2nd, I...

8. Does ED have a bad rep for mean nurses?

   noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

   You missed your calling. You should be practicing

9. Does ED have a bad rep for mean nurses?

   noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

   ruby! you're the lucky winner of my closing post-congratulations! i refer to them as old dinosaurs b/c they are old dinosaurs ...old veterans who are so burnt out and have been doing the nursing thing...

10. Does ED have a bad rep for mean nurses?

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    OK- You're excused Miss Mab. Let's see..ACTUAL facts?? As opposed to the fake ones I might try to give you? I have no reason to fabricate ANYTHING I say in here. Let me ask you a question MM.Have you...

11. Does ED have a bad rep for mean nurses?

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    Hmmm...b/c they were ugly (and mean). lol Enough of this crap already. Thank you to ALL of you who PM'd me to tell me you were on my side and have had similar experiences. Your honesty and support has...

12. Does ED have a bad rep for mean nurses?

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    Hey LearJet or whatever your name is...what IS your problem anyway? You sound jealous :) Don't be. Afterall, you're in the ER and I'm not move on

13. Does ED have a bad rep for mean nurses?

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    Thanks Steph. You are very wise :) I didn't mean to be such a pot-stirrer.. I was very tired after a really tough shift. That being said, I hope you can lock this thread up

14. Does ED have a bad rep for mean nurses?

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    re-read my post. i do not assume anything. i myself, never said i was "so attractive." i have worked many jobs and several different units and have never been treated like some of the rn's in this...

15. Does ED have a bad rep for mean nurses?

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    God Bless You :) I am not a narcissist. I am the most down to earth, non-threatening person there is. I should never have brought this question up in this forum. I do believe that, in general, ER...