I know that in the last hospital I worked for, my unit manager's bonus at the end of the year was tied to staffing efficiency, so if I was laboring under a six patient load, I could at least console...
Why is the hospital thermostat controlled by the one or two people who are NOT hurrying, lifting patients and dragging computer carts everywhere they go? You know what I mean. You arrive on the floor...
I hope you weren't understaffed. We were taught that every patient over 4 (day shift, med surg) DOUBLES your chance of making a med error. That said, everybody makes mistakes. Make sure you take every...
InnocentRN replied to Corpsman2OncRN's topic in Nurses Recovery
I think as nurses we all need to research potential employers before there is a problem. Some places foster a culture of bullying and some do not. I lost my job of almost eight years med/surg due to...
InnocentRN replied to Purple_roses's topic in General Nursing
Purple_roses, honey, I think its time for marriage counseling. I only had to wake up my family once for them to get the message. Your guy has no empathy. My guy didn't either, but the thought of me...