A sign of the times - page 2

Is it my imagination or have things gotten really bad out there for nurses. I was just made a DNR from hospital I worked at frequently with no complaints because I had a patient who repeatedly told... Read More

  1. by ♪♫ in my ♥
    Mar 31, '10
    Quote from agencyangel
    I just think you are too vulnerable in agency or bank nursing positions. If you make an error it is so easy to just get rid of you but if you were one of the permanent staff I feel you would be supported and helped to make necessary changes to your practice.
    In some places, perhaps. As an at-will employee, though, it's still very easy for them to get rid of you and claim, "See, we're addressing the problem."

    Termination for cause can be difficult; simple termination without cause is as easy as saying, "Please don't come back... here's your check" -- no reason needed.
  2. by NurseLoveJoy88
    Mar 31, '10
    Hospitals use DNR for do not return in reference to agency staff

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