redsoxjen

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1. Nurses as Costs for Hospitals

   redsoxjen replied to advor's topic in Activism

   I love this thread. I'm an ANM on a SPCU floor and I just had this conversation with one of the nurses that work with me. They asked the question about ratios and acuity. A good example is the patient being charged $25 for one aspirin. It's not t...

2. Walden Leadership MSN program

   redsoxjen replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Management

   I don't know much about Waldens program, just make sure it's regionally accredited. I hear some people have issues if the program they attended is not accredited to what their employer wants.

3. Need to vent!

   redsoxjen replied to flamalenurse's topic in Management

   I was/am in a similar position you are in. I went from ED/Trauma as staff RN to one of 4 assistant nurse managers on a SPCU at a different hospital. Middle management you get it from all ends....patients, familys, MD's and RN's. You're going thr...

4. Assistant Manager Interview

   redsoxjen replied to bnik's topic in Management

   YES..... Change Change Change!! Always dress professionally for the position you are applying for. I agree with the bringing the notes. It shows you have given thoughtful consideration to areas of opportunity on your unit. I would suggest reach...

5. ANM: Not the dream job as hoped

   redsoxjen replied to JMaeRN's topic in Management

   I agree 100% with QuiltDog. It's worth it to stay for the year and get the experience otherwise you'll have to explain the short duration in future leadership interviews. I am at almost a year as an ANM and there have been many times I've wanted t...