I used to work at Penrose; found them to be pretty hypocritical, touting everything they do for the community, then treating their staff poorly. They seem to cultivate unreasonable managers, (I've...
Well, I recently heard an interesting perspective on the nationwide "shortage" - that there really isn't one, only nurses who have gotten out of the field b/c they're burnt. Having said that, I have...
Interesting to hear about the RN being fired. The NNOC has been trying to make an entrance here. I also talked to an RN who was "let go" after an on-the-job back injury left her unable to do her job...
Craig B, I agree with you . Of course, you can't blame a state for what you aren't getting paid. (Although, coastal states generally pay better than central/midwestern ones.) However, in my town,...
I would find it VERY difficult to leave a union hospital & move to a non-union one! I have a coworker who moved here from MN & sees such a disparity......and the idea of a union here turns...
BeccaRN1970 replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing
I too got roped into working M/S because I "needed the experience before going to ICU". Here I am, 8 years later, still working M/S and completely burnt out! The ratios are horrendous, and...
An idea, as well, for non-patients - L-Lysine is a natural therapy that has always helped me. At the first "tingle", I take 500-1000 mg several times a day, and increase my consumption of foods with...
I am frustrated with CO nursing as well, but come to think of it, I was also frustrated with nursing in VA. I think it's a combination of hospital politics and crummy staffing, the latter of which...
BeccaRN1970 replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Colorado Nursing
I'm sorry, I don't know anything about the LTC environment. Yes, new grads are LOVED on the night shift, but depending on the floor, after your orientation you can sometimes switch to days or...
BeccaRN1970 replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Colorado Nursing
Hi there - I see that you posted this some time ago; hopefully you are still out there! Colorado Springs' nursing climate is mixed. There are only two hospital chains - the city (county?)...
As I am short on humor today, I am reading about these so-called "bonuses" with disgust! Knowing what hospital corporations gross (and "gross" is an appropriate term), I am endlessly amazed at how...
BeccaRN1970 replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing
It is so disgusting! I have been an RN for 8+ years on MedSurg and it's the same wherever you go. The hospital management knows why we are leaving! Don't kid yourself that they'll "listen" to us one...
Kimmi - That pay does seem low for SoCal! Alot of people move here from CA for the lower housing. It is beautiful here, and if you are the outdoors type there is alot to do (if you aren't, unless...