blueheaven

blueheaven

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About blueheaven

Let's just say I've been a nurse a LOOONG time :)

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  1. Most hospitals have an "at will" policy to where they do not have to give you a reason for firing. Any reason will do. I had a family member threaten to sue over a perceived error on my part and out the door I went. This patient was on probably 20...
  2. What to do....quit?

    The VA culture is different than the private sector. It just is because it is federal. It will take time to get through the hiring process and vetting. Now that Uncle Sam has decided to put some more cash into the system, it may not take as long t...
  3. What to do....quit?

    Can I suggest going to the nursing specialties forum here at allnurses? Many, many other areas that would give you a break from the insanity that you are facing in the hospital wards everyday. It is difficult to work in an unsupportive environment ...
  4. It's my experience that out in the private sector, there isn't enough education regarding vet centered care and resources.
  5. Unfortunately Saphy, I work in a VA Hospital. Otherwise, I would be more than happy to help.
  6. Is this common with teaching hospitals?

    Amen sis!
  7. Is this common with teaching hospitals?

    Glad that the attendings, residents, interns etc. are civilized and sensitive at your facility. Guess if they aren't, they get sent to other programs. Wish this was the same in the facilities I've seen.
  8. Can nursing programs graduate practice ready nurses?

    You are absolutely right. We had extensive clinical experiences the entire 3 years of school. This included all areas in the hospital setting as well as community/outpatient. We also used current nursing theories it all wasn't technical as some fo...
  9. Lawsuit Claims Nurse Was 'Worked to Death'

    That is when you should have filled out an incident report! and made copies for yourself in case it "got lost". We have a special form for that where I work. and many nurses are against unions....
  10. Lawsuit Claims Nurse Was 'Worked to Death'

    but then if you call in, the attendance policies of most hospitals will have you looking for a new job in no time!!
  11. Lawsuit Claims Nurse Was 'Worked to Death'

    When I worked night shift, I had several occasions where I came close to having an accident and finally did have one. I managed to have a concussion, whiplash and bruises all over which sure beat the alternative. Working 12 hour shifts, and depend...
  12. working where you get your own medical care?

    I didn't mind going to either acute hospital in my hometown. I went to nursing school at one and worked at the other, so there were a number of people I knew from both of them. If I needed to make an ER visit, I called to see which one was on traum...
  13. tele RN certification?

    Check the aacn website. I have a couple of friends who work tele in another hospital and they received their certification. and to the other poster, yes CCRN is still out there.
  14. Nurses laid off - Thanks to Obamacare

    Re-elect NO one!!! We need a change all the way around. Seriously.
  15. Big pay cut at Orlando Health, please help your fellow Nurses

    And there are those who oppose unions! This is an instance where a good union could help out in this situation. Pay cuts are happening more and more across the nation. The amount they want to cut in Orlando is totally outrageous! I couldn't live ...