cherylrenee

cherylrenee has 44 years experience.

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1. Nightingale Nursing ... On its Deathbed

   cherylrenee replied to Sarina Day's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I’m currently in school to obtain my Bachelor’s in Nursing and I’m working on a project to “tell the world” about my story and experience as a nurse. Please, Please! Tell your story to...

2. Natural "Medicine"?

   cherylrenee replied to Allison Minor-Green's topic in General Nursing

   I am a believer! I use essential oils and I have experienced benefits. I don't believe anyone is saying they cure diabetes, cancer or other serious diseases. They can be beneficial, cost effective,...

3. Dear Healthcare Leaders: Self-Care is Not the Answer

   cherylrenee replied to Nurse Writing Nook's topic in General Nursing

   You make a very good point. Our entire healthcare system and our social support system (or the lack thereof) is in crisis. We have so many changes that need to happen. It is larger than just a nursing...

4. Dear Healthcare Leaders: Self-Care is Not the Answer

   cherylrenee replied to Nurse Writing Nook's topic in General Nursing

   Excellent! This should go to every hospital CEO throughout the country. We have been asking for 20 years. Now it is time to demand a change. Healthcare is going through a major transition, and I...

5. Nurse Staffing: A Crisis of Epidemic Proportions

   cherylrenee posted a topic in General Nursing

   To address the current nursing shortage, we must first address the reason that so many nurses are leaving the profession. Is it stress from witnessing death on a daily basis as was the case during the...

6. I Don't Care About Statistics

   cherylrenee replied to JBMmom's topic in Disaster Preparation

   think the anger at visitor restrictions/limitations is understandable. I think another fly in the ointment is that some health care workers refused to be vaccinated without true medical...

7. Fake News: Nursing Shortage Due to Covid

   cherylrenee replied to cherylrenee's topic in Disaster Preparation

   These articles are great! Our HR had policies and procedures in place that prevented people from getting hired and made the entire hiring process extremely difficult and convoluted. Only a very few...

8. Fake News: Nursing Shortage Due to Covid

   cherylrenee replied to cherylrenee's topic in Disaster Preparation

   That is the tragedy. The patient is most definitely a loser in our current healthcare system. And we will all be patients sooner or

9. Fake News: Nursing Shortage Due to Covid

   cherylrenee replied to cherylrenee's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I agree. Unless healthcare corporations make significant changes and make them quickly, they will have to deal with nursing unions. They brought it upon

10. Fake News: Nursing Shortage Due to Covid

    cherylrenee replied to cherylrenee's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Capitalist is the key word. Until the entire system is overhauled, there will be no significant change in our healthcare. Making a profit is more important than healing a

11. Fake News: Nursing Shortage Due to Covid

    cherylrenee replied to cherylrenee's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I completely agree. A big sign on bonus is a red flag. Most nurses want respect, a voice in planning, and most definitely adequate resources. They don't want more

12. Fake News: Nursing Shortage Due to Covid

    cherylrenee replied to cherylrenee's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It is very unfortunate that so many nurses are leaving the profession or leaving for higher wages. Why can't hospital systems pay their own nurses the same salary as a contract nurse. Either way I...

13. Fake News: Nursing Shortage Due to Covid

    cherylrenee posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Nursing shortage has reached critical levels. That alarming iconic statement is a sign of the times, and it is broadcast daily in the media. Of course, the crisis is blamed on the Coronavirus....

14. Quit Job and Now Accused of Abandonment

    cherylrenee replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! You are very

15. Give and Take: "The Equality of Increasing Healthcare Costs"

    cherylrenee replied to CDungey's topic in General Nursing

    C-Suite compensation has got to change. I believe non-profit status is only a way to pay less tax and increase profits. The worker, the system, and the patient do not benefit. Only certain...