dizzier80

dizzier80 has 22 years experience and specializes in ER, long term, psych, Day Surgery.

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1. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   dizzier80 replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   Unfortunately, stuff happens. On days like these, take a deep breath, and count down the hours until the end of shift. If it keeps happening consistently, talk to the nurse manager. You might not be the only one getting dumped on. (but be sure of yo...

2. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   dizzier80 replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   The only time I have seen a "seasoned" nurse mistreating a junior, was in a non-preceptorship hospital, where the senior nurse was given the new one to train on top of her allready busy day and heavy assignment. It turned out really badly sorry to sa...

3. nursing unions

   dizzier80 replied to dizzier80's topic in General Nursing

   One big problem in our hospital is the unfair policies re: holidays and vacation time. Also, our raises are based on (I'm sorry to say) peer review which is very unfair and subjective. Other many smaller problems, but you can see where I'm coming fro...

4. nursing unions

   dizzier80 replied to dizzier80's topic in General Nursing

   thanks for the reply. could you tell me which union/s, and do they cover rn's all over the country?

5. nursing unions

   dizzier80 replied to dizzier80's topic in General Nursing

   thanks for the reply. could you tell me which union, and do they cover rn's all over the country?

6. nursing unions

   dizzier80 replied to dizzier80's topic in General Nursing

   thanks for the reply. could you tell me which union it was? are they available all over the country?

7. nursing unions

   dizzier80 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work at a midwest public hospital, and we are considering a union. However, I have been picked to gather information. So could anyone tell me their experience with a union? I need to know which union, pros, and cons. Any help would be great.