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  1. California laws says this about overtime...

    Guest 1152923 replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure the hospitals will deem their critical staffing issues (often by design), as "emergencies" or "outstanding facility need" to force the issue. As we all know, this is totally disingenuous and...

  2. Did you stay or did you pay when the hospital owns you?

    Guest 1152923 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Again, as CalicoKitty pointed out, it's a personal choice. Less than a year ago, I took a position at a local hospital that I really hated. I was paid the first installment of a $10.000 sign on...

  3. Travel nurse company reviews

    Guest 1152923 replied to CBEALL4's topic in Travel

    travelnursingcentral.com was critical for me when I traveled. It has a plethora of information and many honest reviews of travel agencies and

  4. Were you a bully in high school?

    Guest 1152923 replied to Koalified's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure this is the best approach. Why sink to the same level as some insecure, petty, ignorant, brutish person. I think it's better to not even dignify their ignorant comments with a response....

  5. The Failure of Modern Healthcare due to Administration

    Guest 1152923 replied to FlameHeart's topic in General Nursing

    True! As an example, the Japanese have an average life expectancy of over 84 years (almost 8 years longer than the US) and have a statutory health insurance system (universal healthcare) in place....

  6. Was it easier to practice as a nurse back in the day?

    Guest 1152923 replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    Brilliant Brandy! Spot on! Years ago too, there weren't cellular phones and social media to distract the less ambitious employees. The one positive thing I see with Corporate Healthcare today, is...

  7. Just Got Hired But Want to Go Per Diem in Order to Travel RN

    Guest 1152923 replied to EatCake2Day's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^This^^^ One year of ICU experience and you want to travel? Really?? Former traveler here-not a good idea. This is said not to impugn your competency as a nurse, but being as green as you are,...

  8. Is Anonymity Important to You?

    Guest 1152923 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe this is even really a question (anonymity) that needs to be asked? Kind of a 'no

  9. Go While You Can...Raise the Pay!!

    Guest 1152923 replied to John Salyers's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds awesome but I'm sure it was not just a good will gesture by senior management to fairly compensate nurses. I would be willing to wager that this came either from sheer desperation to...

  10. Go While You Can...Raise the Pay!!

    Guest 1152923 replied to John Salyers's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, hoping organizations give nurses a voice and provide them fair compensation is pie in the sky. Short of organizing and enlisting a union, they most certainly are not going to bend and just...

  11. Casual vs. parttime

    Guest 1152923 replied to srd_1999's topic in General Nursing

    I personally harbor no hostility or ill will toward Per Diem nurses, but do admit to being jealous. If it weren't for medical/dental, I would resign and go Per Diem tomorrow. The other benefits they...

  12. Is Anonymity Important to You?

    Guest 1152923 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    This is kinda where I'm at too. I like most of my coworkers but knowing that I'd be little more than a faded memory if I left tomorrow, is somehow freeing and allows me to pursue whatever career...

  13. Casual vs. parttime

    Guest 1152923 replied to srd_1999's topic in General Nursing

    This is different with every hospital system. I've never heard the term 'Casual' used in reference to employment status, but am familiar with other terms-I.e. 'Per Diem' or 'PNR' (Professional Nurse...

  14. Go While You Can...Raise the Pay!!

    Guest 1152923 replied to John Salyers's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve been both (travel staff and perm). I’m not sure when you traveled last but travel nurses do make more than staff nurses. This is especially true when nurses are at the beginning of their...

  15. I Am Absolutely Miserable Because I Hate Being A Nurse

    Guest 1152923 replied to PerkyWallflower10's topic in General Nursing

    Haha, love it! MD wannabe there. Maybe he/she should try to remember their humble beginnings as a lowly

  16. I Am Absolutely Miserable Because I Hate Being A Nurse

    Guest 1152923 replied to PerkyWallflower10's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, the discussion related to doctors’ treatment of nurses-you’re not a doctor. However, do you really believe that just because you have a few additional years of educational preparedness...

  17. Tobacco free environment and testing for nicotine. Lawful? Thoughts?

    Guest 1152923 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    I was buccal swabbed about ten years ago for the pre-employment screening at a hospital I was later employed at. Not sure as to the half-life of nicotine or the legality of testing. I would worry...

  18. I Am Absolutely Miserable Because I Hate Being A Nurse

    Guest 1152923 replied to PerkyWallflower10's topic in General Nursing

    Disagree! I’ve worked almost 30 years in CVOR/General Surgery in numerous states all over the US. I’ve witnessed all of the above as well as bloody instruments and laparotomy sponges thrown at...

  19. I Am Absolutely Miserable Because I Hate Being A Nurse

    Guest 1152923 replied to PerkyWallflower10's topic in General Nursing

    Apples and Oranges! Over the years, I’ve witnessed surgeons’ verbal abuse, sexist/misogynistic comments, and unacceptable, ‘child-like’ behaviors that are continually tolerated because of the...

  20. I Am Absolutely Miserable Because I Hate Being A Nurse

    Guest 1152923 replied to PerkyWallflower10's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^like

  21. Anyone taken a pay cut for sanity?

    Guest 1152923 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    It's been my experience that during the interview process, most employers only give lip service to the idea of a work/life balance. Their idea of the concept and mine alway seem to diverge widely on...

  22. First Big Error - Advice Needed

    Guest 1152923 replied to NewRNontheBlock21's topic in General Nursing

    Take it from an OR nurse-not a big deal! Diabetic patients often have their sugars rechecked in the Pre-Anesthesia area and, depending on the length of the surgery, likely intraoperatively

  23. I Am Absolutely Miserable Because I Hate Being A Nurse

    Guest 1152923 replied to PerkyWallflower10's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that most jobs need unions but advocating for oneself, the patient, and the profession only goes so far when many nurses' work culture flies in the face of all three. Examples; stagnant wages...

  24. Were you a bully in high school?

    Guest 1152923 replied to Koalified's topic in General Nursing

    Davey, I really must have misunderstood those song lyrics all these years. I thought that line was "...you don't mess around with Jim".

  25. I Am Absolutely Miserable Because I Hate Being A Nurse

    Guest 1152923 replied to PerkyWallflower10's topic in General Nursing

    I too, was never on an antidepressant until I began my career in nursing. Sadly, when I finally realized the cause of my depression (Nursing), I then had a mortgage, debt, had invested thousands of...