barneyrn

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1. Why are nurses such back-stabbers?

   barneyrn replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   There's an old rule in carpentry.."measure twice as you can only cut once." This might be adjusted for us Nurses to read," think twice before speaking once". Why is it that an assertive man is just...

2. Explain Per Diem to Me?

   barneyrn replied to Pachinko's topic in Nursing Career

   I used to do a lot of 'Resource ' work in ICU and ER. Basically, the Peceptor's job is to have a (usually med surg RN or other RN) new Nurse shadow you through your shift, or parts of your shift, to...

3. What Is the Problem With These Nurses?

   barneyrn replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

   Yes it's true that Nurses eat their young. But it is up to you to make the nightmare into a positive learning experience. If you think these Nurses are tough, wait til you're on your own and see just...

4. Explain Per Diem to Me?

   barneyrn replied to Pachinko's topic in Nursing Career

   Per diem means "by the day"...some institutions call this status "occasional". Ususally the institution wants you to cover shifts they have difficulty covering. Also, (usually) Per diem work means no...

5. Underage alcohol poisoning/ Drug Overdose

   barneyrn replied to futurern123's topic in General Nursing

   At the last Woodstaock fiasco, I had to take care of a 14 yo girl from NJ, pregnant and high on Ketamine and Ecstacy. I called her Mother and got an earful about this 'ungrateful' child. We did not...

6. What's special about male nurses?

   barneyrn replied to GBS_Fan's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a man. I've been an RN for 16 years. Most of the comments I have heard over the years from my female counterparts have been positive as relates to pay raises and muscles. As for the backstabbing,...