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The hospital I work for does not grant PTO (paid time off/ vacation time) for calling in on the weekend. Are there any other facilities out there like this? Personally, I believe this only punishes everyone for the few who were often calling in on ...

I am 33 and have worked in ICU for 11 years. I changed to 12-hr day shifts 6 years ago and LOVE it. Thankfully, the unit I work in is pretty flexible with the schedule so I rarely ever work more than 2 shifts in-a-row. (3 in-a-row is too much fo...

After working at the same hospital for 11 years, I recently found out new grads are making $19/hr. The interns (nursing students) make $13/hr. I started out as a NEW RN @ 12/hr!! I now make $25/hr after three "across the board" raises totalling $4...

By the way- I was referring to the "QID" part of the order -- NOT "up to chair". After 11 years of ICU nursing I know how beneficial increased activity and the upright position is.

Couldn't agree more- in ICU I see that too often- especially when the family is has decided on a DNR and the stupid, paternalistic md gives them a shread of hope to grab a hold to. And what's up with "Chemical Code Only" orders as opposed to DNR??? ...

:chuckle RETENTION bonuses- yeah right!! Too much like right. Of course, the "suits" high up in their offices could care less about retention when they can replace us with a new grad for less money.

Too Funny- I laughed until I nearly cried!!!:roll

:chuckle :chuckle HILARIOUS!

Just Go Pee is the correct title of this subject. I get so tired of nurses saying "i've been so busy I haven't even peed today!" PLLLLEEEAAASSSEEE-- It takes 3 minutes top to pee and wash your hands and I'm sure there are restrooms on your unit. --...

There was an incident at my hospital last week where a very abrasive, rude, smart-ass MD was FIRED by a family member of a patient because they overheard him yelling and cussing at a nurse. They felt that an MD that disrespects a nurse should not ta...

:roll The first person who came to mind is the fine and very sexy Lenny Kravitz! Luv his music - among other things!!

:roll :chuckle :chuckle Yeah Right!!-- Even if half went to taxes I'd find a DAM* good personal investor. I would also want to volunteer and donate money. There are way too many interests and hobbies to keep me busy without EVER wanting to nurse...

To This Nurse-- I was in no way saying that only happens in icu- I have nothing but empathy for the floor nurses. I purposely finish what I need to do before visiting times so I can get in and out of the room asap. Irate/ rude/ demanding families n...

How about the families in ICU who suddenly think they are experts in nursing AND medical care. For example-- (1) Their family member is in the chair (via total lift by 4 co-workers) and the first thing the visitor says is "he/she's so tired & re...

TOTALLY AGREE!!!- Give me 3 vented/diprivan pts over two talking/ complaining/ nothing makes them happy pts any day!:roll

I totally agree! I attended what was at the time (10 yrs ago) a 3-year diploma program which has since become a BSN program. I attended with the expectation of retiring as a bedside ICU nurse. I made $60,000 last year as a 'lowly' bedside nurse an...

Thank you for the comic relief, and yes we do know how to "drown our own". Its' impossible to compare 3 icu pts to 12 floor pts with only the numbers. Let's hear John G's opinion after ICU reality sets in!!

I agree- 3:1 is rediculous. And to make matters worse, our unit has Patient "techs" instead nursing assistants - "techs" who are glorified transporters and are not trained to do any actual patient care (unless you consider stocking linen as patien...

I also work in Memphis with 10 years of ICU experience as a staff nurse (at the same hospital)...... I now make 25.20/hr. You must work at Methodist...

RN-ADN 10 yrs General ICU $25.20/hr- Tennessee $4- weekend diff

Too Funny! You sound like me. I treat all my Patients the same, however my ICU often gets the "well-to-do" prominent citizen, or the "Dr. So-and so's mother" as a patient who of course get completely open visitations and expect the royal kiss-as* t...