Maggiemay

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1. New Grads - Rotten Shifts?

   Maggiemay replied to MililaniMom's topic in General Nursing

   :welcome: Personally, I love the night shift. I don't have to put up with all the nonsense from day shift. For instance No Meals to provide, fewer admissions, not nearly so many physicians to deal with. Other benefits- The stores are less crowded...

2. Leaving the Profession!

   Maggiemay replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing

   good luck in all you do. i don't think any of us are cut out for the politics that nursing requires these days. it is hard work, and we sure as heck don't get paid what we are worth. why can't we pay faculty members enough to teach new nurses rath...

3. WHY are nurses so catty??

   Maggiemay replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Relations

   Not only do we "eat our young", but we "drive away our older nurses". We are so intolerant of any weakness. I'm sorry this happened, but until we begin not only nursing our patients, but supporting and nursing each other I don't see this changing...

4. Nurses Week Gifts

   Maggiemay replied to Tagtg2006's topic in General Nursing

   Personally, If I never see another tote bag with a hospital logo on it I will be thrilled! I shouldn't be so critical, but if everyone at work has one you can't keep up with who's is who's. We have an awesome recruiter who has been aggressive w...

5. Floating to diffrent units in your hospital

   Maggiemay replied to mugwump's topic in General Nursing

   Hmmm, floating.........not a favorite topic. It is really hard to get out of your comfort zone to float. We have special groups within nursing that nurses can float to. For instance: CCU, telemetry and intermediate cardiac float within their gr...

6. Why do so many nurses seem to dislike working in Med/Surg

   Maggiemay replied to LovePeaceJoy's topic in General Nursing

   i think it is because the m/s nurse has to have such a huge knowledge base! they have to know a little bit about everything, and they work their rear ends off because since it is "just med-surg" the benchmark targets are usually set lower than a spe...

7. Nursing Divisionists

   Maggiemay replied to Jay Levan's topic in Men

   I agree that the changes have to come from us. I have been in a unionized setting and the sniping was just as bad as non-unionized. Until hospitals and healthcare as a whole recognize that nurses need the time to nurse, and leave the food trays, tr...

8. Senior administration working a shift/month

   Maggiemay replied to 2rntish's topic in General Nursing

   I agree, Nurses whine, (I too have been guilty).. Not all "bosses" are bad, as a matter of fact I think I have had more of the good ones. It is sad that there is such a limited level of trust these days.. Oh Well, THANK YOU ALL FOR TAKING CARE OF MY ...

9. Senior administration working a shift/month

   Maggiemay replied to 2rntish's topic in General Nursing

   We have a program where the Directors and Managers do walking rounds on one "off shift" a month. It is assigned so that there is someone there at all times. THis includes Nurses, Facilities, X-ray, and everyone else. It was nice to have the AOD (Ad...

10. Hmmm...am I wrong to think this way???

    Maggiemay replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like the good Lord took care of the situation, you should feel gratified that the "vengence is mine sayeth the Lord" really happened, but- be careful and don't openly rejoice too much. It would be a shame for you to be perceived as bitter, whe...

11. Too Many Nurses?

    Maggiemay replied to LilStudent's topic in General Nursing

    With the vast career opportunities for different types of nursing being available, and the truly aging work force (Yes, that would be me) I don't see this happening. Enrollment, although currently up is still not enough to replace the number of nurse...

12. Frequency of Assessments

    Maggiemay replied to Maggiemay's topic in Quality Improvement

    We do have to chart an entry at LEAST every 2 hours, in addition to the full assessments. I am really appreciating all of your help! Nurses are awesome

13. Frequency of Assessments

    Maggiemay posted a topic in Quality Improvement

    Hello All! I am trying to standardize our assessment times and I need HELP! We have been doing Q 12 hour assessments, and it looks like our outcomes are not so good...things are getting missed, etc. How often do you all have to document a...