lilbit_23

Our holiday schedule was posted. Thanksgiving falls on a "normal" workday, I went ahead and self-scheduled for that day. When the November schedule was posted I was scheduled, I am now scheduled off & short hours for the week. A couple days ago I notice December's schedule was available and I'm working Christmas Eve & Day. I am okay with working all Winter holidays except Christmas Eve. I've tried the past few years writing it on the holiday preference sheet, self-scheduling that way, requesting it as a day off, saying it in person, offering to trade etc. but am told "no" for various reasons. Some are: I am day shift not night shift, it wouldn't be "fair" to trade since Christmas Eve isn't technically a major holiday, day off request aren't "allowed" d/t holidays. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get Christmas Eve off in the future?

I will be a new RN. I have been an LPN for 8 years with 3 at the current hospital. I plan on staying with the same company and probably the unit type. I know that new employees tend to be paid better than loyal ones. My understanding is the nurse manager doesn't have anything to do or has very little with what we are paid. HR has also said in the past they have a "pay schedule" they can't deviate from for all positions. Any tips on knowing what a "fair" hourly rate is? Anyone successfully negotiated their hourly rate?

First, during my psych clinical we were never allowed to be or put in a position where we were the sole person responsible for their safety. It was our least "hands on" clinical. Maybe if this was our final semester preceptorship it would have been different. Second, not everything is black and white from a student vs instructor opinion. I "failed" a clinical because they didn't think I was professionally ready to be a nurse. I was able to get a portion appealed, but ultimately still failed.

Thank you for your experience as an instructor! My issue is more so with physical tasks vs just needing extra time on exams or such. For example, I can't squat or lift off the ground normally and at times fine motor tasks may be a challenge. However, I've mainly worked acute care for several and have learned to get on/off the floor, assist in codes, help lift patients, do IVs/NGs/foleys, etc. It's a difficult spot because it's not obvious unless someone is paying attention. I might make it through without them noticing or making much of it; or they might notice the first day with stairs, how I set-up supplies, etc. and make a big deal out of it.

I'm starting another nursing program this semester. I was previously in another RN program several years ago. This program has a health assessment form with a portion students complete and a portion a doctor completes. I don't remember doing anything similar anytime at the other program. Has anybody had to complete something similar? How did you feel, especially if you have a chronic disease/disability? Over the past few years I now have a couple chronic conditions/disabilities and have started taking a few prescription medications (nothing impairing). My experience with the prior program being reluctant about disability service accommodations makes me nervous about this form. Examples: - A list for students to self-assess their current health status & briefly explain if applicable - List all medications - " We follow guidelines of the American Disabilities Act (ADA). We adhere to their definition of reasonable accommodations which is defined on a case-by-case basis and must always take into consideration two factors... Please indicate any special accommodations that could be required to facilitate progress in the program." I remember only the 3rd party drug test company had a list of my meds. One of my meds only has a couple uses. I thought the accommodation request went through the schools disability services coordinator who verified the details & worked with the program on accommodations.

The hospital I work at, like most/all, has annual education modules. These are typically tough to work into our already busy days. We were recently informed that we could access these at home to complete them. I don't have an issue doing them at home, honestly I could complete them faster not having distractions. My issue is "working off the clock" (I know it's just education, but still). Part of me wants to do them at home, and manually enter my time when I get to work. Last year we could come to work early/stay late & clock in under education vs patient care. Another non-healthcare employer emphasizes we can not do education off the clock if we are hourly employees. I'll pull out my employee handbook later. I'm just curious as to how others feel about this.