So many of you are amazing people and nurses. The time you put in responding to posts on Allnurses really does make a difference.
BUT.
When people come here asking for advice on a situation, they are not looking for your opinion of them as a person or their behavior. You all know what threads I'm talking about.
It's one thing to point out that their behavior could potentially be dangerous to patients.
It's one thing to be honest and tell them that their future doesn't look too bright.
It's one thing to suggest they may find seeing a therapist very helpful.
It's another to tell them they are mentally ill, mock them RELENTLESSLY, or judge them. When you do this to your fellow nurses (that have just come to you for advice), you're worse than that poor, scared soul you FLAMED for thinking a drug abuser may have a bloodborne illness.
These posters are often simply desperate, scared, or just plain curious!
I know it's important to have a thick skin when you work in healthcare, and I sure as heck am not busting out the trigger-words bully†or NETY.†It's just that even in my CNA class, it was emphasized over and over that it's not our place to judge patients. Can't you afford the same courtesy to other nurses?
I'm generally a pretty quiet person, but I believe in standing up for other people. So I just had to put this out there.
I forget what thread it was where a student was telling me that I was completely wrong about nursing diagnosis, gave me a link to a pastiche handbook that relied heavily on medical diagnoses and required detailed physiology while combining several nursing diagnoses into one that didn't appear in the taxonomy, and told me that because this is what she learned that was the only way to do it. Hmmmm.
I find that there is nothing as knowledgeable as a brand new grad--who has the desire to inform everyone of same.
Specializes in Mental Health, Gerontology, Palliative.
I had a friend. Five years ago, she had a baby. I got her a gift certificate to her favorite spa. She sent me a thank you text. Because of me, she finally got out of the house with the girls for some member.
Do you think I will EVER let go of the hysterical laughter that spelling fail gave me?
No. No, I will not.
I knitted a hat for my family member and last night finished it and gave it to her to try. I went to take a picture to show my other sisters.(back story family member has bottom dentures which they hate and will take out when at home)
this forum is like every other internet forum out there. You have your group of long-timers who flock together and bash and trash and then call it "an observation or an assessment". LOL
this forum is like every other internet forum out there. You have your group of long-timers who flock together and bash and trash and then call it "an observation or an assessment". LOL
Only when the noobs come in with crappy attitude or pretending to be nurses but not having basic knowledge even a CNA should know (yes the dried blood thread again).
Because we have freedom of speech, people will respond without regards for feelings or emotions as noted in the posts. The president of the US is also criticized because he is held to certain standards. Therefore as nurses, we are held accountable to the standards of nursing as governed by the Nurse Practice Act. Every prudent nurse knows the behavioral and conduct requirements. My advise is to seek out a confidant for the future when you do not want your issue public.
Only when the noobs come in with crappy attitude or pretending to be nurses but not having basic knowledge even a CNA should know (yes the dried blood thread again).
Awww, man, I looked it up and it's closed for review!! It was a hoot reading the comments, though 😄ðŸ‘
Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.
this forum is like every other internet forum out there. You have your group of long-timers who flock together and bash and trash and then call it "an observation or an assessment". LOL
Oh darn, you caught us. Now we have to change the top secret Flock, Bash and Trash code.
I agree the poster should not be personally attacked. However in my 43 years of nursing I note that the statement that "Nurses eat their own" has proven to be true. Stand up for your beliefs and never be afraid to post a legitimate concern. Ignore bullies!
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I find that there is nothing as knowledgeable as a brand new grad--who has the desire to inform everyone of same.