Delicate Flower replied to ORNurseCOS's topic in Activism
Yes, money matters, but it's a complex issue. Do you think more money should be spent on enhancing the food and creating more warmth in the care environment (better furnishings, decor, etc)? Do you think that money should be spent on these areas at t...
Delicate Flower replied to MommyNurse123's topic in Relations
I feel for you. I have been in a similar situation where I got called by the manager (at home, on my day off), to discuss some horrid behavior of mine that allegedly happened the week prior. I had NO idea what she was talking about, and spent half a ...
Delicate Flower replied to Kris0215's topic in Relations
I agree with all of the PP. Most hospitals I have worked in have had a process in place for patients who want to give a compliment or special recognition to an employee who provides great care and/or service. There are feedback cards and surverys whi...
Delicate Flower replied to tortorRN's topic in Stress 101
I don't know whether your symptoms could be called PTSD, but they are defininitely under the anxiety/panic attack umbrella and are severe enough to get in the way of your work and life. I would make an appointment with your MD ASAP. There is no need ...
Delicate Flower replied to Emergent's topic in Professionalism
I think it's interesting that peope seem to know when someone is calling in for "BS reasons." How do you know? Do they tell you? Yes, there are some who do advertise their bad intentions to call of for a stupid reason, so then it is obvious. But in ...
Delicate Flower replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing
I do think pay affects my attitude. I am willing to deal with more BS if I know I am being well compensated. That being said, $3-$5 an hour is not enough to tip the scales for me, unless it were part of an ongoing path to higher compensation (climbin...
Delicate Flower replied to SubSippi's topic in Relations
Ethics, I agree with you completely. I do not take issue with any other professionals and would not begrudge them their fair compensation. Like you pointed out, the issue is with the systems and how they have evolved. Everything is relative.
Delicate Flower replied to SubSippi's topic in Relations
Have been perusing the job openings at my facility, and have taken note that 3 positions have STARTING salaries that are $5,000+ more than what I currently make: -Occupational Therapist -Chaplain -Radiation Tech The way these postings work, is the st...
Delicate Flower replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations
Wow, Ruby. I enjoyed reading that. Just like a Harlequin! I don't blame you for losing respect. Do you know for a fact they are sleeping together? I mean, sharing a chair makes it pretty obvious that something is going on... The facts that he is marr...