Healthcare Professional Confessions

If you were not a nurse/ healthcare field what would you be ?!

How do you take constructive criticism in the workplace? I find sometimes when I train, people have a difficult times accepting it. It’s truly a tool to enhance the learning experience. What’s your ta… more

If you share a common area/breakroom at work, what are some of the rules or standards in place? Ours is just a free-for-all and it's a nightmare, drives me crazy TBH.

Does your job pretty much push you to do more? Example: join groups / participate in peer groups/ projects etc? Sometimes it’s a lot!!

Have you or would you ever get cosmetic surgery? After seeing what I've seen my answer is a hard no.

Let’s have a little fun with some revelations!
What’s your ICK in the workplace or pet peeves?

I know we ALL have them! See mine in comments I’m sure many will agree with this one ……

As a single woman in healthcare leadership, I am finding it increasingly isolating. I don't want to date anyone at work. But, the hours required for my job make it impossible to have a life outsid… more

What phrase or response to a question do you hear the most at work?

CMA (AAMA) with 23 years experience. Looking at enrolling in a RN (bsn) 16 month program. Is it worth it at this point? I currently make $34.68, work 4 tens and have pretty good benefits. I am 43 yrs … more

I know this has been being said for quite some time, but do you think it’s going to be mandatory for a nurse to have a BSN opposed to ASN to practice?

So what do you do to buddy up to the boss ?! I try not to do too much but sometimes we have to get on the good side !

How’s your work place with being mandated ? Is it happening often ?

Anyone have any experience with using berberine ? I am wondering if it actually works!

Is the stomach bug running rampant where you are ?!

Does anyone’s work offer pensions anymore or is this a thing of the past?

What are you really doing on your lunch break when you're not eating lunch?

What do you wish you'd known before starting a career in healthcare?

Is it appropriate to bring a significant other or friend to a work event? On the flip side, is it a red flag if your significant other or friend doesn’t want you at their work events ?

TGIF!!! Anyone have any plans for the weekend ?! Or perhaps vacation?!

Anyone have a favorite scrub brand ?!

Do you belong to a union ? If so, do you find it beneficial ?

How’s everyone’s work environment ? Do we all encounter those toxic people ?! I swear everywhere I go there is drama regardless - I just sit back and listen never get involved.

What's the best part of your day? For me it's my morning commute.. get to sip my coffee, listen to NPR or a podcast, and enjoy some alone time before the chaos begins 😆

I work in the office twice a week … it’s business casual unless I am presenting or have meetings. Where is your favorite business casual clothing coming from I need some new office attire!

How do you support your own mental health and peace of mind while working in healthcare? Some days I'm so mentally exhausted that I just feel numb.

What’s the most generous gift your job has given its employees ?

How far is your commute to your workplace ?

Happy Monday !
Any PMNHP nurses here ? I have one year left to finish my degree - it’s on hold and I’m curious if it is worth it ….. tia !

Who else has had their fill of toxic middle managers? Offered to pick up a per diem night shift 3.5 hours away from my home and the scheduler asked me to take the day shift instead. After discussing… more

How do you deal with FMLA abuse in the workplace where management is aware and it affects your day to day work? The FMLA offender seemingly gets away with everything and everyone walks on eggshells. I… more

Anyone ever get the Sunday blues!? Monday comes super fast.

Happy weekend !

I always look forward to the weekend but I find myself cleaning and doing laundry then it’s Monday again ! Anyone else ?! We all need an extra day!

ROLL call!!

Many people including myself think about what else is out there especially in the healthcare field and question what the pay scale would be like!

If you feel comfortable let’s post below I’ll begin ! … more

I work in an open office area- I can hear conversations all around me it’s so distracting! Would it be rude to say something?

Those of you who work hybrid do you find you get more work done at home versus office?

Most commonly used piece of equipment or product at work that you cannot stand?

Happy Friday fishies !
How many of you have to work weekends? I find working in healthcare you have struck gold if no weekends no holidays !

Comfiest or most supportive brand of shoes you've found for work days?

CEU’s

Anyone have a good site they could recommend I need to get going on some CEUs for license renewal!