ljfrn

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1. Alternatives to Nursing Committees/Councils (Shared Governance)?

   ljfrn replied to sbarnes's topic in General Nursing

   We started Shared Governance at our hospital about 4 years ago. Although it is time consuming I feel it is very worthwhile. Because of this the nurses at our hospital that are willing to give the time have a very loud voice in what happens with pol...

2. ANYONE WORK AT A SUMMER CAMP AS AN RN OR LPN?

   ljfrn replied to adireen's topic in General Nursing

   I was camp nurse at a small Girl Scout camp for a week two summers in a row. I got about $250 for the week and my daughter got to go for free. It was busy before and after meals with medicines and also at bedtime but otherwise I had a lot of free t...

3. Are you satisfied with your current employment situation as a nurse?

   ljfrn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   As an RN in a hospital I don't feel you can ever be totally satisfied because you're always working against managed care, HMO's, etc. On the other hand after reading what types of things are going on in other hospitals I am quite glad that I am wher...