Griffd

Griffd specializes in Psychiatry, Drug Addictions.

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1. Does the Clinical Ladder violate Labor Laws?

   Griffd replied to Valerius's topic in MICU

   Education and skills are liken to ones teeth...ignore them and they will go away. Every nurse should strive to be a better nurse and through CEU programs and college courses are paramount in being a good nurse

2. Stereotyped...and not sure what I should do

   Griffd replied to gorjos's topic in Men

   I will remember to tell my wife that I must complete the laundry before I vaccum, wash dishes, and/or make the bed. Sorry but multi-tasking is a way of life. We are not kids doing their homework.

3. Stereotyped...and not sure what I should do

   Griffd replied to gorjos's topic in Men

   I will remember to tell my wife that I must complete the laundry before I vaccum, wash dishes, and/or make the bed. Sorry but multi-tasking is a way of life.

4. Does the Clinical Ladder violate Labor Laws?

   Griffd replied to Valerius's topic in MICU

   I am not referring to patient care issues. I know a lot of LPNs who do beside nursing better than RN but without education they cannot get paid like a RN. Most unions will not allow clinical ladders because they feel everyone is equal; therefore, cre...

5. Stereotyped...and not sure what I should do

   Griffd replied to gorjos's topic in Men

   I too have been in the Army. I retired after 30 years and I have seen the power female dominated pyramid start to crumble but it is not about gender but about the servant leader mentality that goes with being a nurse. Generally, men are the leaders a...

6. Stereotyped...and not sure what I should do

   Griffd replied to gorjos's topic in Men

   As a male nurse, I can also relate to your situation. However, you must realize we do work in a evolutionary profession and we males are evolving into our own. There are many male nursing organizations that deal with discriminatory issues. Patients o...

7. Does the Clinical Ladder violate Labor Laws?

   Griffd replied to Valerius's topic in MICU

   Responses to your question on Labor Unions: The reason why ost Union do not recognize clinical ladders is that they are based on seniority and most members are aged with AD degrees verses the New Generation Xer who are educated with BSN and Masters D...

8. Does the Clinical Ladder violate Labor Laws?

   Griffd replied to Valerius's topic in MICU

   Responses to your question on Labor Unions: The reason why ost Union do not recognize clinical ladders is that they are based on seniority and most members are aged with AD degrees verses the New Generation Xer who are educated with BSN and Masters D...

9. Suicide On The Ward

   Griffd replied to NZPN's topic in Stress 101

   When detaining a mental ill person, every state law is different; however, the 72 hour rule is usually the norm. The 72 hours rule is for business hours so weekends and holidays are not counted. getting the picture now? A patient can be detained up t...

10. The FIVE P's to Patient Satisfaction

    Griffd posted a topic in General Nursing

    Patient experience is the major revenue driving force for hospitals throughout the United States. Hospitals can lose up to 3% of their Medicare revenues by not providing a positive patient experience to their Medicare patients. The new HCAHPS reporti...