eltrip

I overheard a discussion today between two employees (non-clinical) about nursing wages, meeting the "market" on hourly wages versus nurse-patient ratio. We discussed the issues faced by our organization in providing nursing care. I am curious in k...

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LOL!:roll:roll:roll

I started in risk management 3 months ago. I deal with clinical issues only. I start my day off by looking for new entries in our occurence reporting system. If there's something urgent to investigate, I'll look at it briefly. If not, I move on t...

tina_72us, let me second Mahage's welcome! I've been in the area for 10 years & love the view of Signal Mountain from my house & the view of Lookout, Raccoon & Elder Mountains on my short commute in to work every morning!

Does the Commonwealth of Virginia have any sort of grants available to state residents? That, in addition to checking on scholarships, would be worth a try. Good luck to you! regards from eltrip, '81 grad of Churchland High School

Fortwood?

I've never heard of any facility not using the 24-hour clock. I'm surprised that someone would actually ask for "real person time". I would probably suggest that this person subtract 12 as well.

As I understand, nursing is hiring but internal candidates receive preference. I'd go for it. The worst that can happen is that you might not get called for an interview. Good luck to you!

Check out Blue Cross' website: http://www.bcbst.com They have positions all over the state. I saw a few that specifically requested case management experience. Good luck to you!

I think it's time to consult an attorney about workplace violence. It is also time to try to find a safer position, if at all possible. If risk management won't assist, perhaps your area news outlet will?

I'm crossing my fingers. Things are getting interesting now, with all of the Erlanger budget cuts.

Nashville, TN

I am shocked. The instructor knows (or SHOULD know) what the definitions of assault and battery are in this state. The instructor should know better. You must report this to the Dean of Nursing, asap. Sandnnw is right.

Thanks for the information. I'm writing my legislators right now!

No, mike7evans, all people from TN aren't crazy, no matter how our family trees branch, fork, or wreath. Just the paranoid, militia types who build bombs (and bury them for future use), stockpile machine guns & think they're smarter than everyon...

I am. But then, I used to be married to one of 'em. In Tennessee, no less!:icon_roll

Here are some thoughts, from where I sit. First, let me congratulate you on continuing your education! You won't regret it! Now, what are you offering your current employer that would be mutually beneficial? For example, when I wanted a set sched...

With the official enactment of HIPPA regualtions, how has this affected your work in telephone triage, physician referral, & nurse advice? It's been interesting, to say the least, to make the adjustment here. When we return calls to those who ...

I wouldn't count on any positions that aren't essential to patient care being filled at the big two for at least 6 months, if not longer. The economy is kicking everyone.

Okay, I misspelled it. Shoot me.:chuckle I wish it was the worst mistake I'd made since 2003!

So, how'd it go?

Wabash, I'm shy. Something about nursing, though, gets me to take the focus off of my feelings & focus on my patients. It's about them & meeting their needs. It gets easier, really. Good luck!

Totally normal. I felt the same way, 14 years ago. The only thing that I think would've helped me would have been if I'd worked as a CNA in the hospital. I would have actually seen some of the things that I didn't encounter until I started working...

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