a54flo

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1. I am an American.

   a54flo replied to UnionRN2's topic in Relations

   I have two comments. First, I like the post requesting the NM to put this into a policy format; you know that will never happen. And second, when I am in any meeting where upper management is blathering on and on about some inane topic, I just thin...

2. 2 Bachelor's degrees + ADN = means nothing???

   a54flo replied to KamiK85's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing is so stuck on titles that it can't see the qualifications of people. I have a friend who has a bachelor's in education and an ADN. Her plan has been to get a master's in either business or health administration. But because she works in a...

3. who can check blood

   a54flo posted a topic in Safety

   Our hospital recently changed our policy on who can check blood at the bedside to "two healthcare individuals, one of whom must be an RN". They have interpreted this to mean an RN, LPN/LVN, MD or a CNA. They say they have research to support this d...

4. 12N Sleeping During Break

   a54flo replied to MEDRQST's topic in Safety

   This has also happened where I work and the nurse was fired. Period. No discussion. Our policy states that you cannot sleep during your shift (not on breaks not on your lunch).

5. What punishment should this nurse get?

   a54flo replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

   I work at a magnet hospital and two years ago one of my co-workers was on her BREAK and found asleep. She was fired. I do not believe she was reported to the BON though. Our hospital policy specifically states that you cannot sleep at any time (lu...

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

   a54flo replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

   Clearly the patient's husband made a racist request and unfortunately, in this consumer driven business, patients can request whatever they want. Patient rights allow them to request the care providers they feel most comfortable with; this is their ...

7. Let's All Just Wear Bags

   a54flo replied to thisnurse's topic in General Nursing

   While we are talking about uniforms, how about those scrubs that are provided by the hospital? Ill-fitting, torn, faded and wrinkled. How does this attire enhance our professionalism? We look like we just rolled out of the hay. And of course on my un...

8. A Poll of actual RN wages in the U. S. for nurses working directly at the bedside

   a54flo replied to wildtime88's topic in General Nursing

   My current hourly wage is 24.75 and I have been a nurse for almost 20 years. At my hospital we use the novice to expert staging model by Benner and I have staged as an expert (5). Our top of scale is about 27.80 for stage 5. One of the nurses I work...