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1. critical care differential

   nanceynurse replied to nanceynurse's topic in NICU

   Yeah, we already offer a 8,000 sign on bonus, but it is not going to be easy to recruit anyone when we are being forced to work mandatory overtime plus not get vacation or any time off. We did have a change in management recently but the two new one...

2. too much overtime!!

   nanceynurse replied to spookygirl's topic in General Nursing

   I think they can force you to work mandatory overtime. They do at my hospital.

3. critical care differential

   nanceynurse replied to nanceynurse's topic in NICU

   Florida

4. critical care differential

   nanceynurse replied to nanceynurse's topic in NICU

   yeah I don't disagree, but my unit is having serious problems with staffing. We have 20 positions open for Rn's and all are being required to work mandatory overtime right now. Our morale is down in the dumps also. So myself and others thought it mi...

5. critical care differential

   nanceynurse posted a topic in NICU

   to anyone that doesn't mind sharing. Does your facility give a differential, bonus or any other compensation for critical care areas? If so, how much?

6. frustrated!

   nanceynurse replied to Almabella's topic in NICU

   I started Nicu as a new nurse straight out of nursing school, and my hospital also hires GN's for Nicu. We do have a weekend work program but it is limited to nurses with a minimum of 1 yr. nicu experience, but most of the weekend crew has at least ...

7. Info requested.

   nanceynurse posted a topic in NICU

   Do you have a problem with Mrsa in your Nicu's. What steps has your facilites taken to decrease the incidence?