sunny1973

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  1. Hospital Auxillary Staff...

    Socrates Soul, I couldn't agree more. I have seen the same things in some staff at my facility. It has nothing to do with their educational level, rather their attitude about their job & life in general. Have you tried speaking with their mana...
  2. Study: 40+ hospital drug errors a day

    40+ a day? Is that all? I'd be willing to be the actual number is much higher in many facilities.......
  3. narcotic theft investigation

    This morning I went to work expecting to take a drug test. However, things were surprisingly quiet. The nursing director spoke with me at the beginning of my shift, explaning why she was asking for statements. I told her, "Honestly, I've always be...
  4. narcotic theft investigation

    I've been an RN just over 1 year now. A supervisor at the Rehab center where I work has just asked me to write a statement - I worked on a unit for a few hours the other night & apparently it was discovered someone was stealing Demerol. We rout...
  5. No 504? Legalities?

    Jane & others - Thanks for you input. It turns out that the picky 504 policy only exists in New York City. Frankly, it makes me sick. It prevents me from giving medications to children who may need a prescription medication for a limited t...
  6. No 504? Legalities?

    Thanks for your ideas. I feel a little better about my situation. In nursing school, we learned that "Standards of Care" or "What a prudent nurse would do" includes your training, education, standards of care for nurses as well as your specialty &a...
  7. Need insight, please

    Nicola, I am a school nurse working in NYC under contract. If you are still trying to decide, e-mail me!
  8. No 504? Legalities?

    It is still the beginning of the school year & parents are still returning medical exam forms & immunization updates. In NY, parents of kids needing medications or special treatments must turn in a 504 form. Once it is signed by their docto...
  9. Discouraged and needing encouragement

    Tartay021, Good luck in school & Congratulations! I was at a dinner party with my husband's company & thier spouses the other night & everyone was asking each other what they do for a living. Mostly people in the advertising industry -...
  10. Second Degree in _____?

    Julie, I have a BS in psych. I say go for whatever you are interested in! It seems in today's world you can weave your varied interests together to make a great career. I have a friend with a Bachelor's in health administration. She's now applying...
  11. Hi! I am a new school nurse. I really love my new job. I'm working at a primary school & with over 500 kids. There are many diabetic children. The older ones (7-11) are having a hard time feeling different & tell me how much they "hate"...
  12. I have recently moved to the Northeast, tristate area. I'm not "in the loop" here & I'm having a surprisingly hard time finding a job. I've sent my resume out to several hospitals & have only received a response from a nursing home & 1 ...