rnpatrick

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1. BON being questioned

   rnpatrick posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

   https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/exclusives/91322

2. MSNBC Host, Another "Behar Insult"

   rnpatrick replied to rnpatrick's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   I got confirmation Ruhle knows of nurses displeasure at her

3. MSNBC Host, Another "Behar Insult"

   rnpatrick replied to rnpatrick's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   I found a news service that has the full show. The RN comment begins at 11:55

4. MSNBC Host, Another "Behar Insult"

   rnpatrick replied to rnpatrick's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Thank you for responding. I'm trying to get nurses that missed it informed. Glad you saw it. I've posted on several nursing sites. It is out in the Twitter, too. I've written tv shows, news...

5. MSNBC Host, Another "Behar Insult"

   rnpatrick posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Yesterday morning, Stephanie Ruhle was interviewing Gov Murphy of New Jersey. Toward the end of the segment, she ask him if he was going to "upgrade the commission as the head was (only) an RN." This...

6. RN Disciplined While Waiting On Covid 19 Result

   rnpatrick replied to INDY RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

   In healthcare HR are known as management KGB. Good luck with

7. RN Disciplined While Waiting On Covid 19 Result

   rnpatrick replied to INDY RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I know two lawyers who cover NY, NJ, Penn, Fla, Mass, Ca. and they may have trusted associates in other states. I heard Texas is very active state for legal advice on

8. RN Disciplined While Waiting On Covid 19 Result

   rnpatrick replied to INDY RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

   So far, not one of the tv talking heads has responded. I've seen them all repeat the same stories. The print media is best for local firings of nurses and doctors. A national/international story will...

9. RN Disciplined While Waiting On Covid 19 Result

   rnpatrick replied to INDY RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

   It took Covid to get the world, media and lawyers to notice we exist. The cavalry is on the way. Keep your eye on the news and watch those administrators have to change their

10. Unit is Total Chaos

    rnpatrick replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    What does your contract company say? Have you created a paper trail of your concerns. Citing safe harbor I know of only one state that has that. I have used that. It gives you protections while you...

11. Wrong site surgery waiting to happen

    rnpatrick replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Look at your nurse practice act. You have a duty to report. Hopefully, you created a paper trail with emails, etc. Like the other comment recommended, report to state since you did not get an...

12. Devastated and Disappointed

    rnpatrick replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Another tragic epitaph due to the failure of the system to address the causes of nurses burn out and. the high washout rate. Studies have identified a rate from 30-50 percent by the 5th year. New...

13. New Grad Loses Job at 3 Months

    rnpatrick replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I have worked pediatric OR but not oncology. I can only imagine who difficult that unit might be. I suspect you are right in that your preceptor did not provide enough guidance and feedback. Maybe a...

14. New Grad Fired After 2 Weeks

    rnpatrick replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador "The importance of providing a comprehensive orientation program for new graduate nurses is well documented (Godinez et al., 1999;...

15. New Grad Fired After 2 Weeks

    rnpatrick replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear New Grad, Here is a good article on recommended standards for nursing orientation. Page not found | ARNNL Based on this information I think you could report the leadership or hospital to...