oldornurse99 replied to staceyp413's topic in Operating Room
At my hospital policies are made as to turn over time, time in the rooms in the morning etc. A goal was set for turn overtime. It was part of everyone's evaluation whether this goal was met or not. If it was not met it reflected on all of our raises.
Some hospital have several options. No payment if only covering employee. Hospital covers some of the costs if its family coverage. Different plans such as in network plans which are cheaper. I feel we are just like everyone else out there that has t...
I am a preceptor. Things I can't tolerate are: an "I know it all attitude" and unwilling to ask for help, a lazy person,and people slow to think ,act or react appropriately..
oldornurse99 replied to livingintheor's topic in Operating Room
We have say 20 nurses and take call every 20th weekend. It starts on Sat at 7am and ends on Mon at 7 am. I personally like it as it doesnt mess up so many weekends and I can leave town. The weekends are long and tiring but I can endure it to know I w...
oldornurse99 replied to eggburnc's topic in New Nurse
I was always told....You have the most time in this unit, you have to do it. Turnover and short staffing is not the new grads fault. If you refuse, you are not a "team player". Refuse anyway!
oldornurse99 replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room
Congrats on your new position. A few other points to remember......... -dont be discouraged after a few months because you dont know everything-keep telling yourself it takes time - always remember to put your patient first- even if being rushed - d...
oldornurse99 replied to lmonet82's topic in Alabama
There are 2 hospitals in Tuscaloosa within 3-4 miles of each other. Both hospitals are owned by the same company.The smaller of the 2 (Northport) is less political and the people are very friendly. The same areas of practice are not offered in both h...