LadyJovial

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1. What do you think of dictators worldwide using Coronavirus lockdowns as an excuse to consolidate power?

   LadyJovial replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Talk Politics

   Your question sounds like you might be easily swayed by conspiracy theorists. Corona virus is actually killing people, suddenly before their time.

2. HHC RN per visit rate in FL

   LadyJovial replied to Zhitian Li's topic in Home Health

   This is a good rate for routine visits, but not for SOC. An SOC visit will take you an hour in the home and at least that after to finish up the charting, verifying medications, contacting physician for orders. I think they should be paying you mu...

3. Nurse Bullying

   LadyJovial replied to amanda.sheerene's topic in Professionalism

   On the topic of Nurse Bullying, It is a very real thing. If you find yourself in a bullying situation, You have two choices, staying in the position or seeking a more positive work environment. If you stay, I recommend you document carefully ...

4. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

   LadyJovial replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in NP

   Isnt their tactic called bait and switch? They are unethical. Go somewhere else. The need for your skill set is great and there are employers out there that will appreciate, value and pay you what your education and abilities are worth. Especia...

5. Which nursing specialty has the most autonomy/independence? Apart from nursing practioner

   LadyJovial replied to Zyrv's topic in Rock

   flight nursing, ground transport nursing, home health, and i imagine legal nurse consulting(though Ive never done that one), remote case management or telephone triage. Other than that, you would need to get an advanced education as a practitioner...

6. Sticks and stones...

   LadyJovial replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   its true unfortunately, that you have to have thick skin. The nursing profession is unique I thinik in its culture to criticize and villify its own members. Someone rubs you the wrong way and a campaign starts to damage their character to everyon...

7. Split Personality

   LadyJovial replied to LadyJovial's topic in General Nursing

   Jadelpn I really appreciate your comments about critical thinking and professionalism, but I disagree that there is no place for an emotional response in the nursing profession. We have a job that requires us to develop a connection to people. Ou...

8. Are all nurses perpetually exhausted?

   LadyJovial replied to yellow_crayon's topic in Stress 101

   In a nutshell, YES. Nursing is a rewarding job, but it is very complex and demands that your attention be divided for hours at a time. You must be able to deal with sorting out the loud and demanding from the actual urgent needs. Unrealistic expec...

9. new RN:bullied +depressed=time to quit.

   LadyJovial replied to irishlynn5's topic in Career Support

   This issue is much more common than you might think. A geographic location might not completely eliminate the problem. While you are hanging in there to get more experience in order to open up more opportunities, I would like to make a suggestion....

10. NICU new grad

    LadyJovial replied to NICU Guy's topic in NICU

    I was in your place almost 30 years ago now. The journey you are about to embark on is one of awe and wonder. I am envious of you. The tiny little persons and their brave parents. It is a unique and special place. You will be forever changed by ...

11. Split Personality

    LadyJovial posted a topic in General Nursing

    I think one of the most difficult parts of a nurse's job is having to compartmentalize what is going on with one patient to deal with another's issues. Unlike many other jobs. Nursing is heavily regulated by privacy, the expectations of professiona...

12. Nursing student and anxiety

    LadyJovial replied to Skitter's topic in Disabilities

    I'm really sorry you are going through this. You mentioned that you are 22, with a toddler and just finishing a nursing program. Panic attacks prey on people who are made more vulnerable by fatigue from sleep deprivation, stress from being asked to...