NelleG replied to Carrie Johnson's topic in Government
72/80 means work 72 hours, get paid for 80. Therefore you do not earn less. If anything you might earn more since you have freed a day to potentially work OT. I like the scheduling much better this way but it has not seemed to help retention, whic...
I also hate nursing. I hate it with every fiber in my soul right now. I’ve been at it for seven years, six years away from being eligible to retire. Of course I won’t be able to afford to retire, that’s a pipe dream I can’t even entertain. I’m on...
"Unfortunately the reality is hospice is taking a huge toll on me physically, mentally and emotionally. I love my patients and families, even the feisty ones.. Love working autonomously and my IDT. The core problem is the hours and conditions" this i...
I am with a parent who is at home on Hospice. Is it legal/ethical/moral/ok? for me to push IV meds? I would rather do IV than watch him struggle with PO. I do have a nursing license in the state he resides, if that matters.
has anyone ever been a patient on the hospital unit where you work? It's a real possibility for me in the future and I'm not sure how I feel about it. I tend to be a rather private person and I have some medical history that I am not comfortable sh...
NelleG replied to Sensibility's topic in Uniform/Gear
I had a rotten experience with them as well. I ordered a pair of scrub pants that were never delivered. Instead of sending out a replacement pair, they made me wait over a month, THEN sign a "legal affidavit" stating I had never received the order....