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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 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...

  4. 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...

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

    noelle4 posted a topic in Emergency

    I was perusing the posts and this question came to mind. I have worked several different units but my short stay in the ER showed me some of the meanest, bitter, most unhappy RN's I've ever met. Most...

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

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    Glad I gave you a good laugh!!

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

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

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

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

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

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

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    I think you are 100% correct--it's just this particular

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

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    thanks

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

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    Attack nurses--EXACTLY. In fact, this ER is well known for having SOME (repeat, SOME) mean nurses. Patients c/o of actually being afraid of some. These same RN's would undermine the attendings and the...

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

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

  23. The War with the Floors

    noelle4 replied to zima60's topic in Emergency

    I'm just seeing this post for the first time today, but feel I have to comment. I've been on both sides too and I have to side with the floor and Donn. I LOVED the ED, and will return one day. Most of...

  24. Not getting paid enuff for this...

    noelle4 replied to noelle4's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks for the support. I needed to vent most of all, and the forum is great for that... Maybe I should be, but I'm not worried about what my manager might say. I know this may never even go...

  25. Not getting paid enuff for this...

    noelle4 posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hi. Ok, what the he**! I am looking for honest opinions pleeze. I work on a crazy-busy tele unit--the busiest unit I've ever worked on (including ER). After getting report on a MICU transfer at...