Rocky Mountain RN

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1. New grads in specialties without the basics

   Rocky Mountain RN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   I agree totally! I see the elitist attitude from new grads and it makes me crazy. There is always something to learn no matter how long someone has been a nurse. I know becoming a nurse is a huge achievement but I pride myself in learning somethin...

2. What nursing task do you loathe???

   Rocky Mountain RN replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

   Charting with a 20 year old computer system and not having any organization in the hospital for finding resources. Also - feet are so gross. Trying to teach patients that I know will be noncompliant the minute they leave the hospital.

3. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

   Rocky Mountain RN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   I agree whole heartedly with your assessment. I have been saying exactly the same thing to my husband for several months. The experienced nurses are quitting and new grads are being hired. It is scary! I have only been a nurse for 4+ years and re...