GigiRN1957 replied to abbeyscottage's topic in Hospice
I also work in hospice, last year we had 120 patients, this year, we are down to 55. However, our weekend on-call is for never more than 12 hours at a time. NEVER!!! And, we always have a back-up RN & social worker available if needed. During...
GigiRN1957 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing
Remember physicians everywhere PUT THEIR PANTS ON THE SAME WAY Nurses do! DO NOT allow them to intimidate you! You are the mediator for the patient, it is THEIR JOB to answer calls when they are on-call. Be confident, have all your info in front o...
GigiRN1957 replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Nursing
aww-www i am also sorry you were treated badly. but honestly, even as an rn, it happens to us too. there will always be someone who has to "step on the little people" so to speak. i have to say, in my 35 yr career, i have never disrespected any cn...