Some people just don't get it

Case in point:

Dear HippieRN:

Being friends (or thinking you are friends) with patients is really not a good idea. Working here is really work, and since the Establishment says friendships are not a good idea, it means that it really isn't a good idea. You can think whatever you want to yourself, but verbalizing those thoughts with patients (and their significant others) is not a good thing. Yes, that's the reason why the boss changed your assignment recently and had a little chat with you.

What you did was not really therapeutic communication, so please don't do it again. Your count, as they say in baseball, is 3-2 right now, and you're not a home run hitter type.

Doing your work and not texting or chatting in person (or online) with patients really IS a good thing.

Here's hoping you get a clue, otherwise, your dope slap (and a pink slip) is waiting.

Sincerely,
RehabRN