Jeffthenurse

Jeffthenurse

Nurse Manager, Med-Surg, Instructor

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  1. To Unionize or Not To Unionize: Questions that every nurse should ask themselves

    Jeffthenurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    If you really want to see a couple of great unions that helped their constituients considerably, then take a look at the National Football League Players Association or the Major League (Baseball)...

  2. Magnet status?

    Jeffthenurse replied to colleennurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked as a temp in a few magnet hospitals....all were poorly run, poorly staffed. I think of Magnet status as a gimmick for the hospital's

  3. When is it time to quit?

    Jeffthenurse replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like an unprofessional place to me if you can be replaced by a HHA or tech. Never punch out and then finish your job! You need to be paid for what you do. There are so many opportunities for...

  4. Dipoma Nurse and Proud!

    Jeffthenurse replied to nurse4117's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think we should all work together to find a way to combine the excellent clinical training of the diploma schools with the academics of colleges and universities to make nursing a better profession....

  5. What do I do if I don't like direct patient care?

    Jeffthenurse replied to BridgetJones's topic in Nursing Career

    How about teaching CNA's or LPN's? Insurance companies, doctor's offices, camp nursing (pediatrics), working with kids with ADHD, psych nursing....there are SO MANY choices for nurses, even new grads!...

  6. Dipoma Nurse and Proud!

    Jeffthenurse replied to nurse4117's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I've always respected the work that diploma grads have done but today, the public DEMANDS MORE education and nursing has changed from doing tasks to coordination of care. A diploma grad today in most...

  7. Update: Why Emotions Matter: Age, Agitation, and Burnout among Registered Nurses

    Jeffthenurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I worked as a temp full-time about 7 years ago, working in hospitals and doctor's offices. I liked the work but grew tired of low staffing, disrespect, and administration's greed. I found myself...

  8. Polling our male nurses: What area of nursing are you currently in right now?

    Jeffthenurse replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men in Nursing

    In New Jersey, LPN's can be nurse managers in Nursing Homes. The RN would be clinically in charge but scheduling and overall running of the unit would be up to the LPN unit

  9. Polling our male nurses: What area of nursing are you currently in right now?

    Jeffthenurse replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men in Nursing

    Men in nursing have always gravitated to critical care so it's not unusual to see more men in SICU than women. It's rare to see men working in med-surg and they usually don't stay very long when they...

  10. Polling our male nurses: What area of nursing are you currently in right now?

    Jeffthenurse replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've done so many on your list but right now I'm in homecare and the only male nurse (as usual) working for this particular