SierraN

SierraN

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SierraN has 10 years experience.


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  1. Can anyone tell me or give me a reliable source to find out what happens to a residents social security benefits once a person becomes long term care resident of a nursing home? We have a patient who was admitted to our hospital from long term care ...
  2. What is your opinon of the nursing shortage?

    Just wondering why some of my friends are traveling all over the country to fill positions in states like California. Is it cheaper for the hospitals to pay the travel nurses? We do not use travel nurses at my hospital so I have no idea how this ...
  3. What is your opinon of the nursing shortage?

    I want to thank all those you replied to my question. I am sure that your input will spark some interesting discussions in class!
  4. What is your opinon of the nursing shortage?

    Your replies are very interesting and I thank you for your input. I was surprised to read that some nurses believe there is no nursing shortage. Here is a reputable website that tells a different story: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Media/FactSheets/...
  5. Hi! I've been a nurse for almost 10 years and I am currently pursuing a BSN. For a project I have to teach a class on the nursing shortage. I have looked through this site, but want your opinion on the nursing shortage and how it effects you. Ple...
  6. Where's my thank-you card?

    Well, it goes to show that most of us feel pretty much the same way - we do a good job and most days we love what we do. I mean it's not a popularity contest! Another nurse I worked with made the comment that she suspects _________ of saying somet...
  7. Where's my thank-you card?

    wow - ok that's exactly what happened yesterday...it was running through my mind when I posted my origingal post! I agree 100% that we arent doing this for praise and I know that there is a lot of self-satisfaction from knowing you did the best job ...
  8. What doctors do that bugs you...

    LOL - How funny!
  9. Where's my thank-you card?

    You're the bomb. I love your posts. I'd give you a high-five right this minute because you hit the nail on the head, told me what i needed to hear. (see how i'd give you a high five, well "nurse I'm complaining about" would give you a hug) How di...
  10. Where's my thank-you card?

    Well, I think you may be right. She's worked there longer than anyone and she is always saying things like.."I helped her with her 1st baby and blah-de-blah." Also, I'm not from the South...I'm former military (started out as a dependent (army brat...
  11. Where's my thank-you card?

    I don't know what you mean.
  12. Where's my thank-you card?

    yeah, she's been there a long time...I think she helped pour the cement when they were building the hospital. She is always calling everyone "baby" and she's always telling all her patient how she's had 5 children and how she knows what they're g...
  13. Feeling sick and stupid

    I also think you need to speak to your manager. The day you described sounds like some sort of a nightmare. We all have days where we don't get to eat (as a matter, I might get a meal break once a week if i'm lucky...but unless I'm in a room pushi...
  14. Where's my thank-you card?

    I feel a little silly writing this, but I want to hear from other nurses and maybe you can shed some light on this. Ok..I feel a little stupid but here goes...I work in a small hospital as a labor and delivery nurse. Although, as everyone knows the ...
  15. SueBee - it sounds like they run your unit the right way. It sounds like it's safe. I think my patients deserve the safest environment possible and a good experience. After all, your labor and delivery is a memory that will last forever.