GoodEnuf

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1. When the Lord made nurses.....

   GoodEnuf replied to klhs's topic in General Nursing

   Finally, something encouraging!! It's so true....when you think about what nurses do, the list is infinite! Thanks!!

2. Why do Nurse's wear there degree on there name badges?

   GoodEnuf replied to Medic_Kev's topic in General Nursing

   For whatever reason each person wears them is a mute point, I think. It only helps the profession's image:)

3. Why do Nurse's wear there degree on there name badges?

   GoodEnuf replied to Medic_Kev's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I agree with you, mattsmom81. But I believe wearing your credentials allows pt's (or others) to question us about their meaning. That's when we have the opportunity to educate them about the hard training, education, licensing, etc. we all go ...

4. Why do Nurse's wear there degree on there name badges?

   GoodEnuf replied to Medic_Kev's topic in General Nursing

   The hospital I worked at did not distinguish RN's although I always felt it was important. Yes, part of it is pride. It is hard work getting your BSN and after all that work and years you finally have the right to display it after your name. But mo...

5. Survey: Would there be a nursing shortage if...

   GoodEnuf replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Money and benes might help in retention and increase morale to those nurses already there. I doubt it will have any significant impact if poor working conditions remain and if nurses continue to be disrespected. Money and benes alone won't work, b...

6. What Nursing Shortage?

   GoodEnuf replied to GoodEnuf's topic in General Nursing

   I totally agree with llg's reasons why people with RN licenses aren't working....I'm one of them (I actually do part-time volunteer work as a nurse). My biggest frustration is that I hear such loud crying from hospitals unable to fill nursing posit...

7. Nurses rat on nurses

   GoodEnuf replied to rscarlatti's topic in General Nursing

   You have noticed correctly! It's a tough enough job without colleagues pouncing on you for any little oversight or infraction. I worked the night shift and in one case I failed to remove a pt's heparin lock as ordered by a MD. The day shift nurse a...

8. What Nursing Shortage?

   GoodEnuf posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've not subscribed to this nursing shortage at all. I believe there are plenty of nurses out there. The problem is that many are leaving the profession for reasons we are all well aware of. It would seem that nurses are in a position to "call the...