LTCnurse11 replied to LTCnurse11's topic in LTC Directors
I did apply to another job and I was hired into an RN position in a cardiac stress lab--I really like it. The convenience of the day hours is great and I learn tons about cardiology. The problem is it's very routine and the critical thinking aspect i...
LTCnurse11 replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Career Support
I wanted to hear which people preferred large hospitals and which preferred smaller hospitals. You gave me your input on your smaller hospital, thanks. I hope to hear about work in a large hospital. I see you have already worked in a large hospital...
LTCnurse11 replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Career Support
Hmmm interesting. I wish I would HAVE the opportunity to go other places in the critical access hospital that I work. I've gotten so eaten up by the internal politics that's what I strongly dislike about it. If you fit into the right "clique" at a sm...
How many of you out there have had opportunity to experience work both a rural hospital (ie critical access) or a large urban or (ie cities greater than 500,000 people)?
LTCnurse11 replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency
All of this---awesome. Just awesome. It absolutely baffles me sometimes that humans are the "intelligent" species. Working EMS, I've seen some stupid crap. A pre pubescent boy who decided to go for a walk and did not come home that night which so hap...
No way. If you work nights it will kick your ass and make you sick. If you like taking up to 9-11 sick patients overnight then maybe it's your thing. Days will seriously kill you if you're working a crazy busy medical unit. Too much to do and workers...
LTCnurse11 replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Stress 101
Seriously I'm not sure how my complaining about my bad day makes me disrespectful to the service I do for others. Are you yet a nurse? Are you a student? Have you had the chance to work as a nurse or have clinicals in the field? And if you are a nu...
I'm feeling so tired out lately. I am training full time in a new department that will eventually be part time. I totally love my job!!!! My problem is that I have 2 other part time jobs plus ambulance call time. I'm on the verge of quitting one bu...
LTCnurse11 replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Relations
Yep, it is everywhere. I think that in the smaller areas its easier to see because you are one of the few. Larger hospitals are widespread and have more departments and therefore more cultures. I think staff morale is the best indicator of overall bu...
LTCnurse11 replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Relations
That is so interesting to hear that from another person. I had been working at a very small hospital as a new grad and it was astounding to see how few people it takes to create a "dictatorship". It's amazing how inexperienced nurses get big jobs and...
What is the worst place anyone has worked having to deal with cliques? It's very interesting to see how workplace dynamics operate and I'm just seeking out feedback from others.
My nursing thought process is different than my parental thought process, but for obvious reasons you can't deliver the same care to patients as to your kids. There is some overlap but a divide in how you think. However, the point is of course seeing...