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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 years now and have seen Filipino nurses break EVERY...

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 RN's for standing up for newbies and I try to make e...

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 condiitions for California RN's (neg + pos). Is it true the...

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 should I be taking in order to smooth a transitio...

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 were nice to me, but a handful of the veterans wer...

Glad I gave you a good laugh!! :)

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 other units before but just let me say this: patient...

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 realize the ER forum was not exactly the best place to ...

You missed your calling. You should be practicing psychology:rolleyes:

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 for so long they act like they hate it!! the type...

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 ever felt threatened by anything or anyone? Of co...

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 restored my faith in people and lifted my spirits...

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 already...

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 forever.

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 particular ed. it still hurts! you know nothing about...

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 nurses are no meaner/nicer than any other. Even during...

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

thanks :wink2:

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 manager. I didn't mean to offend anyone. I also ...

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 the RN's were great, hardworking people. BUT...th...

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 anywhere, but if so, I am covered. I definetely see your p...

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 1500pm, who was supposed to come in 20 min after his 1st...