joemomma35

joemomma35 has 3 years experience.

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1. Sexism in nursing

   joemomma35 replied to RNGuy12's topic in Men

   Boohoo, women are victims. There shouldn't be any issue with a guy helping to lift as long as he's able, I agree with that, of course. But do yourself a favor and stop repeating (incorrectly) that liberal BS that women get paid 78 cents on the dollar...

2. Taking a pay cut to go to day shift?

   joemomma35 replied to tobydog01's topic in General Nursing

   I'd just do some OT to make up the difference.

3. Physician Bullying of Nurses Reaching Epidemic Levels

   joemomma35 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Headlines

   Why do I see a chip on your shoulder? Practically everyone in healthcare works their asses off, there's no reason to pit yourself versus another group. Many nurses in general need to cut it out with the me-first attitude.

4. "Women in Nursing"

   joemomma35 replied to mrnightinggale's topic in Men

   Try not to get your panties in a bunch. The forum is here because there's a minority of men in the field. Women still invade the forum regardless.

5. My patient died today

   joemomma35 replied to TU RN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm surprised that's your first death. What specialty are you in? ICU/ER?

6. Director of Nursing position or Nursing Supervisor?

   joemomma35 replied to ScrubsAndSneakers's topic in General Nursing

   I'd go with DON if you have further ambitions. If you don't plan on advancing and would prefer less of a headache and more money, then become a supervisor.

7. NJ nursing license number

   joemomma35 replied to Scotchsope's topic in General Nursing

   I know it took me at least a month to get my license in NJ. It's got to be one of the worst states in this regard. Still, you should call them about it.

8. Tips for better time management?

   joemomma35 replied to Johnny654's topic in New Nurse

   It's normal for your time management to be weak. It's just part of being new. It just takes time and experience, seeing the same types of situations, anticipating problems before they arise, learning the environment and computer programs through time...

9. Causes of losing your license?

   joemomma35 replied to Libby1987's topic in Professionalism

   Many state boards of nursing will let you look up online what the cause of license actions were for nurses. Usually they're drug/alcohol related, not paying child support or loans in the states we talked about, etc. I haven't heard of any from med er...

10. Choosing GN positions

    joemomma35 replied to bbmeg02's topic in New Nurse

    Take the above advice, but don't count your chickens before they hatch. Either way, what you're possibly being presented with is what we refer to as one of those "good problems." If you're in a situation where you get offered the step-down but can't ...

11. DON salary

    joemomma35 replied to Lovanur's topic in Geriatric

    It's funny. I think RNs who work as many hours as the DONs make almost the same amount of money. Sometimes more.

12. Long Term Care / Nursing Home

    joemomma35 replied to kmcasey0124's topic in Geriatric

    You need LTC experience to become a director in a LTC setting, it only makes sense. The MSN will look great on paper. You can be a supervisor, unit manager, ADON, etc. You need to be familiar with MDS. Acute care experience absolutely helps.

13. Men in Nursing

    joemomma35 replied to MR-RN15's topic in Men

    It's an advantage in some specialties for sure. It might be a disadvantage on a med-surg unit if they might smell the ambition and desire to move to the ER/OR/ICU in a year. Experience is still the key regardless.

14. Pre Employment drug screen decision

    joemomma35 replied to mc554433's topic in General Nursing

    Funny, of course, how marijuana is the most harmless drug out of all the illegal drugs, yet it's what almost everyone who fails a drug test gets nailed for. One day the attitude will hopefully change towards recreational use off the job. Until then, ...

15. Hire Me

    joemomma35 replied to MR-RN15's topic in Job Hunt

    Like the above poster said, if the market is tough in your area, move out and get experience elsewhere for a year if it's an option for you. There is always a bull market somewhere, even if it's out in the boonies. Also, don't be afraid of nursing ho...