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If the "Boss', 'mentor', and CN are against you???? Is there a chance you may draw something from their concerns? I don't know, but if they all are expressing the same concerns, maybe you might...

Good for you, that was good nursing. What get's lost by those who say you should "Just go"- is the patient advocacy. Your responsibility to safely care for your patients should always outweigh...

It might be enough... do you have an expensive gambling habit?

Maybe the postings are for nurses who are about to be fired and don't know it yet.

In California, leaving without reporting off, is abandonment. Have your employer put the policy in writing, if a policy does not already exist. Then file a lawsuit (see Industrial Welfare Commission...

Same problem where I work. Typical situation where the "Joint Commission" works against good nursing care/judgement. The bedside nurse weighs: Pt needs uninterupted rest periods to facilitate...

Any one with a license has the same accountability for patient care and safety. Your manager has a license and they have the same responsibility as you. What your manager can hide behind is "I did...

I am one of 7 males in the NICU where I work. In fact I have worked in 3 different NICU's and have never been the only male. Anecdotally I would guess that the demographics in NICU would match the...

ADN, or BSN, are Not What concerns me. What gets me concerned is another set of initials to be found in this article. Anything with ANA attached to it, can't possibly be good for nurses. That...

A big part of the problem from what I have seen is the sharp decline in 401K. In fact NO ONE I know of has retired in over a year, many have abruptly cancelled plans to retire or even come right back...

Please be aware that nursing jobs are 'cyclical'. Currently, it is very difficult to find a job as a new grad. Make plans that are realistic for post-graduation. Likely that should include moving out...

ANA was the driving force behind UAP's. An unmitigated disaster and an assault the nursing profession. The sooner the ANA fades away the better. Why doesn't the ANA just Merge with their Parent...

Sounds like this company hears the footsteps of single payer coming up behind them. I will cheer when the insurance companies are gone.

While everyone is aware of the real estate bubble, few see a potential new 'bubble'. Does anyone beside me sense a 'healthcare bubble'? While my prognosticating is laughable (like my football...

RT is not nessasary per their scope of practice as a previous poster wrote. However, they are a very valueable member of the healthcare team. I personally think IRREPLACEABLE member of the healthcare...

12 hour shifts are capped by the CNA contract. Mostly 8 hour shifts at Kaiser. Studies indicate errors increase after 8 hours. So the majority of shifts at Kaiser in No. Cal. are 8 hour. Thank CNA,...

Some downsides to the rapid response teams: ICU nurses get more work shifted to them, often without any increase in staff. 'Sicker' patients get shifted to the Med/Surg floors under the notion...

Being a union rep myself I am curious why the union rep did not contact you. I insist the manager tell me what the meeting is about. Then I call the nurse and talk to them about the subject of the...

Enlist. the military will train you.

What would have happened if you refused the admits? I have never been mandated. I think I would call ER and get a stress admit for myself. Then I would quit.

You cost money too, so when you get replaced by an illeagal immigrant or a robot or an unlicensed person you'll understand right? And why donate a liver, heck it might be worth a lot of money on...

Every time I hear the word 'prioritize' I think of a poorly staffed unit. I gave up on prioritizing. Do all the care all the time.

If looking for an organization of Administrators who issue "White Papers", and act as obstructionists to real reform think ANA.

Level III NICU: Kaiser Sacramento,Mercy San Juan,Sutter Memorial,UC Davis, Sutter Roseville

Happily CNA dumped the ANA years ago. Consequently California was the first state in the nation to achieve ratio legislation.