The hospital I work for does not grant PTO (paid time off/ vacation time) for calling in on the weekend. Are there any other facilities out there like this? Personally, I believe this only punishes everyone for the few who were often calling in on ...
I am 33 and have worked in ICU for 11 years. I changed to 12-hr day shifts 6 years ago and LOVE it. Thankfully, the unit I work in is pretty flexible with the schedule so I rarely ever work more than 2 shifts in-a-row. (3 in-a-row is too much fo...
After working at the same hospital for 11 years, I recently found out new grads are making $19/hr. The interns (nursing students) make $13/hr. I started out as a NEW RN @ 12/hr!! I now make $25/hr after three "across the board" raises totalling $4...
By the way- I was referring to the "QID" part of the order -- NOT "up to chair". After 11 years of ICU nursing I know how beneficial increased activity and the upright position is.
Couldn't agree more- in ICU I see that too often- especially when the family is has decided on a DNR and the stupid, paternalistic md gives them a shread of hope to grab a hold to. And what's up with "Chemical Code Only" orders as opposed to DNR??? ...
:chuckle RETENTION bonuses- yeah right!! Too much like right. Of course, the "suits" high up in their offices could care less about retention when they can replace us with a new grad for less money.
Just Go Pee is the correct title of this subject. I get so tired of nurses saying "i've been so busy I haven't even peed today!" PLLLLEEEAAASSSEEE-- It takes 3 minutes top to pee and wash your hands and I'm sure there are restrooms on your unit. --...
There was an incident at my hospital last week where a very abrasive, rude, smart-ass MD was FIRED by a family member of a patient because they overheard him yelling and cussing at a nurse. They felt that an MD that disrespects a nurse should not ta...