kbaker

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1. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

   kbaker replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

   I am a 22 year old African Amerian woman. There is nothing that I can do about it. I cant change my age, my skin color, or my gender. I am proud of my culture and my heritage and I do not feel ashamed to be who I am. It just so happens that I chose t...

2. False Charting

   kbaker replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

   I totally understand where you are coming from, because at some institutions it is very difficult to get help from management when it comes to staffing and patient assignments. What I am saying to you is that when it comes down to it, the nurse is th...

3. False Charting

   kbaker replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

   I think that the best way for nurses to ensure that all nursing care is documented for is time management (prioritization), delegation, and communication. If something cannot be done and documented for, then it is up to the RN to ask for assistance (...

4. What is the best NYC hospital for a fresh grad?

   kbaker replied to paula77720's topic in New York

   A good hospital for a new graduate nurse in NYC is New York Hospital or Columbia Presbyterian. They have an excellent and thorough orientation program. There are plenty of resources for new graduates.

5. Physician abuse of nurses

   kbaker replied to dlynn's topic in General Nursing

   I'm sorry to hear what has happened to you. It's such a shame when people lack common respect for others. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

6. what does it take to be a good nurse administrator?

   kbaker replied to kbaker's topic in Management

   I have been thinking about working full time as a RN,BSN and going to school part time to earn my masters. Atleast this way I can get two things done at once. I can still get the beside experience while acquiring my degree. I think that even after I ...

7. nursing salaries

   kbaker replied to natbrat's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, there! I am just wondering which NYC hospital you work for? What was your starting salary? I am a student nurse at the moment and I am planning on working in a NYC hospital next year after graduation. What are the starting salaries? I heard that ...

8. nursing salaries

   kbaker replied to natbrat's topic in General Nursing

   I am a third year BSN nursing student at Syracuse University. I also plan on getting my masters in nursing admin. I reside in The Bronx, NY and I plan on working in a NYC hospital after graduation. I am wondering how much does anyone think I will mak...

9. what does it take to be a good nurse administrator?

   kbaker posted a topic in Management

   I am a third year nursing student at Syracuse University on the way to getting my BSN. I am planning on getting my MSN in nursing administration. I an wondering if any RN's or nurse managers, directors or administrators have any suggestions on what I...