I totally agree with "WDM08002" and "The Dreamer".....While working for agencies, I've unfortunately seen this happen frequently on various jobs, by RN's, LPN's, & CNA's. I've often wondered if it's b/c they are so stressed and swamped.
cehhw replied to EbonyBorn2Succeed's topic in General Nursing
I agree with you Ebony...I know what you're attempting to get across but I'm not articulate enough to write it out. In this country, business first, people second.
I in no way meant to be nasty. After re-reading my note I agree I forgot to address the uniform issue. Which would have been: in my humble opinion clearly seen name tags are sufficient. As a LPN myself I wear all types of scrubs and our name tag i...
LPN's aren't considered (real) nurses in my neck of the woods and in fact they mainly work in LTC facilities. Hospitals have pretty much stopped hiring them unless they are in the RN program.....and a lot of facilities are offering tuition for their...
I never liked discussing my personal life at work either. But health care is a very social environment from my experience. Groups go out together with their spouses, Christmas parties, get together on their days off & on & on. I was never a...
I have worked at 4 different LTC facilities and have seen similar treatment. 2 in the North East & 2 in the South East. Seeing this type of treatment was the reason I quit work to care-give my blind Mother. To keep her out of these places until...
Leave that job. I've worked with like nurses. Just remove yourself from that poisonous environment asap. They won't change & you don't go to work to fight! I've had wonderful nursing jobs, with great caring, helpful, compassionate & fun st...
:redbeathe If you couldn't be a nurse what else would you like to be? Well pick that. I actually agree with you. Nurses can be so judgemental to work with. Not all of them, but enough that it may or may not be a problem for you. So search your h...