Simplepleasures

Simplepleasures

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  1. Pt's Last Wish

    Simplepleasures replied to royr's topic in General Nursing

    This is truly what keeps many a nurse going when times get tough. Wouldnt it be wondeful if nurses had more time to interact with their patients in this manner? Maybe one

  2. CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    Simplepleasures replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes , well said, we too will be at the mercy of our present healthcare system one day,

  3. CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    Simplepleasures replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes, you have said it all so

  4. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    Simplepleasures replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow , very profound statement.Are we not in Helping profession, isnt it part of our job to advocate for people, our patients,

  5. How is this fair?

    Simplepleasures replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    Oh give me a break, there are many EXCELLENT nurses out there that feel exactly this way and for good reason, which has nothing to do with the quality of their

  6. OMG!! You guys are right!

    Simplepleasures replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well all I can say is I hope that you find the LTC facility of your dreams. I know SO many nurses that have job hopped and hopped and hopped over the years to only find out that one place may be...

  7. Lowest of the Low

    Simplepleasures replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do not for one minute think that all administration is "bad".I do however think that the person who wrote the above statement and that type of attitude toward their staff may be part of the problem...

  8. Changing orders?!

    Simplepleasures replied to prettypaws's topic in General Nursing

    Well I see things havent changed since Ive been out of nursing.In an LTC facility I used to work , a Nurse Manager added words to a MD order that resulted directly in the patient's death, the facility...

  9. Lowest of the Low

    Simplepleasures replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Cape Cod Mermaid, Oh now I get it, you are in administration.No wonder you are so anti union, what, cant push around your "Sloppy, Stupid " ( in your own words) nursing staff if they have someone who...

  10. CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    Simplepleasures replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hurrah for you steve 0123, if you definatly dont want to stay in nursing, yes please do go into the legal field , what a treasure you could be to employees, especially nurses who have had to deal with...

  11. Lawsuits

    Simplepleasures replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Cape Cod Nurse, in Wisconsin if an administator or anyone in management violates one of our state statutes called the Prohibited Acts Provision of Care and Service Residential Facilities,...

  12. What if CNA won't work?

    Simplepleasures replied to Josifek's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dear Cape Cod Mermaid,any good pie recipies?That actually was funny, I practised my union song on the pumpkin pie last night! But seriously, having alot of regulations , does not mean they are...

  13. How Many Nurses are Glad They Have a Union

    Simplepleasures replied to Simplepleasures's topic in General Nursing

    Could anyone speak to the issue of protection, how has or has not a union rep helped you out in a tough

  14. I'm about to crack...read this and help!!!!

    Simplepleasures replied to SaharaOnyxRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The California Nurses Association has a plan to try to unionize the whole nation! Anybody who is truly interested in improving conditions in LTC really should go to thier website and take a

  15. What I love about nursing

    Simplepleasures replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    What I loved about nursing was my patients, the little Polish BaBa who always grabbed my hand and kissed it, the old romeo who told me I was beautiful , the sweet "thankyou dear" from the mouth of a...

  16. CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    Simplepleasures replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad to see a forming consenses here and yes it is the big U word union.I got flamed in another post for advocating nation wide unions.California has the right stuff, and they are trying to...

  17. How often do you take a break?

    Simplepleasures replied to Alex3's topic in General Nursing

    Hey nurses, how about replying to the two polls, titled "Abused Nurses..." and " How many are glad they have a union?" Wouldnt it be unbelievable if we could tell our grandchildren that we survived...

  18. My first few days, as a new RN

    Simplepleasures replied to starryx2's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse who complains or refuses her assignment is the nurse that finds herself out on the street looking for a job, only to find out that it is no different anywhere else. Isnt it about time that...

  19. My first few days, as a new RN

    Simplepleasures replied to starryx2's topic in General Nursing

    Well said.Please see General Nursing POLL questions, some good insights could be gained by contributing

  20. Survey for Abused Nurses :

    Simplepleasures replied to 43RN20's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply, I think a nurse advocate office that would give legal advice/ support to nurses would be GREAT. If there is anyway I could be of service, I would be happy to do

  21. Survey for Abused Nurses :

    Simplepleasures replied to 43RN20's topic in General Nursing

    Oh ,of course I would be one of the first to answer this. I am not an RN, I hope that LPN's are also invited to share on this thread. I was fired in retaliation for reporting illegal/ unethical/...

  22. Do you regret being a nurse

    Simplepleasures replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    No not for one minute, EVEN with all that has happened to me personally and professionally.Its been a wild ride. After 27 years out there in the trenches, I never thought I would feel this way. I am...

  23. Sitters, give 'em a break!

    Simplepleasures replied to anonymurse's topic in General Nursing

    TrudyRN, I am with you sister, you took the words right out of my

  24. CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    Simplepleasures replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ronna and Midlife RN , I am with you.I have just been accused of being bitter and told I should look for another profesion.Well yes I am bitter rightfully so, any nurse would be bitter should they...

  25. Need some help/advice

    Simplepleasures replied to wolfgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto all of the above, arn't you oh so lucky to have union reresentation, I hope all goes well and your union rep is strong for you, if not I would get an attorney right after this meeting. For all...