Walkie Talkie

klone, MSN, RN · Jun 22, 2014

Here's the reply that comes to mind for the offended person you speak of.....
Pull your panties out of a bunch!!!
Of course, I wouldn't actually say that to a coworker, but hey, we can think it, right?

It wasn't a coworker, it was another poster here. I wonder if she has read this thread, and what her thoughts are.

ICURN3020 · Jun 22, 2014

Quicker to say when you are in a hurry.

Exactly, and we as nurses usually are.

I can't really understand the offense in this shorthand.....there is nothing derogatory about saying someone can walk and talk.

ICURN3020 · Jun 22, 2014

It wasn't a coworker, it was another poster here. I wonder if she has read this thread, and what her thoughts are.

Well, hopefully she will to share her point of view. Maybe there is something I'm missing or not considering. I'd like to hear her thoughts.

Madras · Jun 22, 2014

Usually my next question is HOW MUCH Talkie?! ?

ICURN3020 · Jun 22, 2014

It wasn't a coworker, it was another poster here. I wonder if she has read this thread, and what her thoughts are.

I see I missed that the OP mentioned that fact twice in her posts. Oh well, I would still be interested to hear their thoughts. We can all (myself included) take offense to statements made by others when the meaning/intention behind them is misconstrued. It's especially easy to do so in this type of communication, as we are missing lots of cues we would have in face to face encounters.

HappyWife77, BSN, RN · Jun 22, 2014

Walkie talkie or radio is what we carry around and use to communicate with.

Why use ANY TYPE of name for anyone that you would not use in front of them or anyone else? It's bad practice, you might as well be talking behinds people's backs because you would not be saying it to them or their loved ones.

I know what it means, but it had never been a term I've felt I needed to use. Not necessary.

ArrrrEnnn · Jun 22, 2014

Walkie talkie or radio is what we carry around and use to communicate with.
Why use ANY TYPE of name for anyone that you would not use in front of them or anyone else? It's bad practice, you might as well be talking behinds people's backs because you would not be saying it to them or their loved ones.
I know what it means, but it had never been a term I've felt I needed to use. Not necessary.

We do several things we don't always do in front of patients. Would you constantly remind a patient they have sexual behaviors or dementia?

ArrrrEnnn · Jun 22, 2014

I see I missed that the OP mentioned that fact twice in her posts. Oh well, I would still be interested to hear their thoughts. We can all (myself included) take offense to statements made by others when the meaning/intention behind them is misconstrued. It's especially easy to do so in this type of communication, as we are missing lots of cues we would have in face to face encounters.

I apologized when she said she took offense and she never explained after that. The name of my original post is "Had a patient fall."

HappyWife77, BSN, RN · Jun 22, 2014

We do several things we don't always do in front of patients. Would you constantly remind a patient they have sexual behaviors or dementia?

I knew some would go there. Surely labeling someone and diagnosis is not the same thing is it? :)

ArrrrEnnn · Jun 22, 2014

I knew some would go there. Surely labeling someone and diagnosis is not the same thing is it? :)

So why would it be offensive to you?

HappyWife77, BSN, RN · Jun 22, 2014

Labeling a patient is tacky. Yes I know there are healthcare workers who are distasteful and yes I know it still happens.

But it leaves a lot to be desired in proportion to professionalism. I would not think any of us would like the label placed on our our loved ones by caregivers. It lacks compassion and is distasteful.

HappyWife77, BSN, RN · Jun 22, 2014

It's not offensive to me. I makes me think you make poor choices when talking about a resident.