I would go straight to the DON and Administrator, negative behavior is NOT acceptable in the workplace from doctors or nurses. Administration would have to address this issue if it is presented to them. Do not be afraid, the administration which inc...
tuesday4 replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in New Nurse
The CNA that left a patient in feces and urine, refuses to clean pt etc. is your responsibility!!! YOU supervise the CNA'a and your nursing lic could be on the line. In orientation in nursing homes and hospitals you are told about incident reports, a...
All of my night shifts in the past few years have been BRUTAL. I have no downtime. It is like working a day shift. Dressing changes, PICC line care, respiratory care, finishing paperwork for new admits etc. etc. With the continued cutting of staff to...
tuesday4 replied to RochesterRN-BSN's topic in Activism
I believe the US should implement socialized medicine as soon as possible for the health and well being of all US citizens. I have noticed that the old defense that in Canada people have to wait too long to see physicians is used far too often. I alw...
tuesday4 replied to evilolive's topic in Geriatric
I think before you quit go both to the DON and the Administrator. Next I would go to the owners or heads of the corporation. I would explain the situation in a calm manner. I believe this may help you see some changes. I think all nurses have to try ...
I have read with great interest the information on HH Nursing. I am more than ready to to leave the negative working climate of the hospitals and nursing homes. I have been an R.N. for over 20 years with the most significant concentration in Psychiat...