1MoreCoffee BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP

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    AGNP AANP

    1MoreCoffee replied to maxnurse0507's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I used the Barkley Review and DRTs (diagnostic reasoning tests), as well as the Leik AGNP Certification Review (3rd ED.). I liked the DRTs because they show you where you need to focus your studies. I...
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    Seniority and preferential scheduling

    1MoreCoffee posted a topic in General Nursing

    When I interviewed for my job, I was told that it was mandatory to work rotating shifts (either 7a-7:30p or 7p-7:30a), with a certain number of weekend shifts required per schedule period. The...
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    Seniority and preferential scheduling

    1MoreCoffee replied to 1MoreCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    I have not backtracked on anything. I just clearly outlined everything. And the fact that you don't understand it is not my
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    Seniority and preferential scheduling

    1MoreCoffee replied to 1MoreCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    I never said that those who did not go the extra mile had no
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    Seniority and preferential scheduling

    1MoreCoffee replied to 1MoreCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    I was referring to people who just show up, and I stand by that assertion. I said I didn't want them on my team. I said they were no more valuable than a new hire, not that they had no value. Why do...
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    Seniority and preferential scheduling

    1MoreCoffee replied to 1MoreCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    This is getting a bit tedious. 1. You are referring to an excerpt. In fact, the excerpt you quoted is plainly visible in what I just posted to you, but I include it again, with emphasis. Note the part...
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    Seniority and preferential scheduling

    1MoreCoffee replied to 1MoreCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    We do our vacations as you describe in your second example. I am fine with it. I respect the senior nurses, and I have no issue with them getting first pick. The way our schedules work, there is...
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    Seniority and preferential scheduling

    1MoreCoffee replied to 1MoreCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    Funny. You wrote it in response to the post below, written by me, that references senior nurses. ? 'I disagree. The concept of seniority is exclusively about longevity. Nobody distinguishes whether or...
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    Seniority and preferential scheduling

    1MoreCoffee replied to 1MoreCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    'They dependably show up, give quality care and work as a team member that's what good they are. All of those things contribute in a meaningful way. the extras are just that...extra. Some people don't...
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    Seniority and preferential scheduling

    1MoreCoffee replied to 1MoreCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I am being punished. Wuzzie stated that not giving perks to senior nurses is 'punishment', so I reflected it back at her. I also did not state, nor did I assume, that all older nurses...
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    Seniority and preferential scheduling

    1MoreCoffee replied to 1MoreCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    You are all describing nurses who are just ‘there’. Where is the value? If they don’t share their knowledge, it means nothing to the department. The only impact is delivered to the patients and...
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    Seniority and preferential scheduling

    1MoreCoffee replied to 1MoreCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, but if I show up, am dependable, do a good job, etc., am I to be punished because I am new? I have a family, responsibilities and yes, a life as well. If I do more, why shouldn’t I get credit?...
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    Seniority and preferential scheduling

    1MoreCoffee replied to 1MoreCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    Rewarding years of service over performance serves as a disincentive to be productive. If someone works for me for 10, 20, 30 years and doesn't do anything more than show up, I don't want them on my...
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    Seniority and preferential scheduling

    1MoreCoffee replied to 1MoreCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. The concept of seniority is exclusively about longevity. Nobody distinguishes whether or not the employee has done well or not. Honoring seniority *may* reward excellence, however it...
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    Discussing salary with co workers

    1MoreCoffee replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Nursing

    Engaging in a conversation where both sides are willing to disclose their salary is not being 'nosy', it means you care enough about your career to be
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    Seniority and preferential scheduling

    1MoreCoffee replied to 1MoreCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    I understand the loyalty aspect, but let's not confuse longevity with being a 'good employee', because they are definitely not the same
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    Discussing salary with co workers

    1MoreCoffee replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Nursing

    Speculating about the salaries of your co-workers in mixed company is unprofessional. Having a conversation about your mutual salaries with a co-worker is in no way unprofessional. As for 'stirring...
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    Seniority and preferential scheduling

    1MoreCoffee replied to 1MoreCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    I agree - my post was not about why it affects me. However, you said that it wasn’t my concern, and I wanted to clarify why it does as relates to my ability to learn and do my job effectively as a...
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    Seniority and preferential scheduling

    1MoreCoffee replied to 1MoreCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    I am not unhappy with my schedule, and I did not complain about it. I was just curious as to whether this was common or not. Management was not straightforward about the seniority policy, so I have no...
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    Discussing salary with co workers

    1MoreCoffee replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Nursing

    Go on glassdoor.com and look to see what your employer actually pays for your position (even if they post a different salary range in the job postings). Then post your own salary to help other people...
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    RN in Medical School -Should I keep this to myself?

    1MoreCoffee replied to RNthenDoc's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, congratulations on your achievement! Getting into medical school is a big deal and you should be proud of yourself. As to your question, I would not hide the fact that you are (and...
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    It's That Time of Year Again: Preparing for Influenza Season

    1MoreCoffee replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    I always get my flu shot. It works, it doesn't hurt, it is offered for free at my job or through my insurance at every drug store in town and several grocery stores, and it only takes a couple of...
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    Is there any risks in becoming an Oncology nurse?

    1MoreCoffee replied to lindsaymRN's topic in Oncology

    Where I work, most of the IV chemo is administered in the outpatient clinic. The majority of the chemo we administer on the floor is oral chemo, but that is not particularly common. That being said, I...
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    NursingABC - Portage Learning

    1MoreCoffee replied to Grace Favour's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have taken three courses through Portage. The A&P were not difficult for me, but Chemistry was not 'easy'. I have taken Chemistry in high school and college, so I had familiarity with the...
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    Anyone have good luck with Portage Learning?

    1MoreCoffee replied to Papagena's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have taken A&P and Chemistry through Portage. I did not find the A&P to be difficult (as an aside, I have take A&P before, but my school requires me to take it again because of the...