BeccaRN1970

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 had one good one in 7 years, 3 different floors, 5 m...

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 heard that the "shortage" is worse here than in ot...

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 (at Memorial).

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, we have 2 large hospitals which work together to ke...

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 many people off! I don't want to discourage anyone ...

What an a$$. So why does he not think nurses will have problems with their managers if they make them say these stupid things? He should be shot!

LOL! How many times have I wanted to say that?!

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 frequently even if I "only" have 6 pts, one or two of them ...

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 it as well (like tomatoes). This will prevent it ...

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 won't go away unless you are unionized, IMO.

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 evenings if you like 8 hr shifts. As far as LPN's - I wou...

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?) hospital and a private, Catholic hospital. (Read: Very ...

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 little we as nurses are valued by our employers, and...

I don't live in a metro area, so employment options are limited for me. Our pay is much lower than in the bigger city, but unless you want to have a 1 1/2 hour commute, you just live with it since the hospitals keep the pay low. Plus our patient ra...

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 day! I think until we wise up and stand together...

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 you're in a metro area, there's NOTHING to do). CO...

This cracks me up! I was a single mom in Colorado Springs several years ago, making $22.00/hr and barely making ends meet. The townhouse I bought was a little sh*tty place at $120,000 and I couldn't afford to buy a new(er) car when mine was breakin...

:yeahthat: Couldn't agree with you more!!! I am biased towards the CNA/NNOC as well, especially after hearing them speak and personally experiencing their motivation and cohesion in CA. That's why I'm shocked that more interest hasn't been generated...

Holly, it just seems that so few people actually know about this here! Is there a movement in Denver to raise awareness?

You don't need to apologize! I wasn't offended at all, just frustrated because it seems that most people don't see a problem, or all they want to do is complain and not do anything about it. I was afraid you were one of those people. I didn't mean...

Boy, am I doing a dance :monkeydance: that you wrote and understand my feelings!! My coworkers don't feel there is anything wrong with the way things go - and all the really crappy stuff admin does, they tie to "bonus time" so of course everyone put...

1. Do you feel you have autonomy in your nursing practice? 2 2. Do yoo feel the nurse patient ratio supports a safe environment? 2 3. Did you have an adequate orientation on your unit? 3 4. Does your facility support your ongoing educa...

BTW, you ARE a "real" RN! Stand tall and proud, girlfriend! Totally agree with CuttingEdgeRN!!! You're welcome. Good luck!

This sounds way over the top to me! I'm all for showing respect to the MD's, but that should go both ways. Helping out is one thing, but kow-towing is another. It sounds to me like the RN's you work with have done themselves and anyone new a huge ...