RNAM1965

RNAM1965

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  1. Customer Service? Maybe on your home planet.

    RNAM1965 replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think that "customer service" in healthcare is a bad thing when it is applied appropriately. I have worked in service industries before becoming a nurse, all very customer-service...

  2. What is nursing coming to?

    RNAM1965 replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital does all the things you mentioned in your post, sounds like STuder Group is consulting. I say give it a chance. It has made a huge difference in our hospital on our quality scores and...

  3. I just have to say this....

    RNAM1965 replied to tokmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, I wish I could work there too. In my years of nursing, the more staff have been given, the more they complain. I think nurses are the most complaining people I've ever met. .. that is why,...

  4. Staff Meetings: What Are They Good For?

    RNAM1965 replied to steelydanfan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't believe people are talking about this. Doesn't everybody everywhere have staff meetings? When I worked for HOme Depot, we had to come in at 6 a.m. for staff meetings. Big deal, it was only...

  5. undeserved promotion?

    RNAM1965 replied to rn865's topic in General Nursing

    Seniority is the worst reason to promote someone. It should always be about performance. Even education shouldn't be the main reason. You can be well-educated but not have the organizational and...

  6. Male nurses hired faster?

    RNAM1965 replied to Chemistry Sux's topic in General Nursing

    Not an excuse. Get over it. My kids aren't going to be writing their ticket or acting entitled. Things are tough all

  7. No boundaries with staff

    RNAM1965 replied to shouldabeenabarista's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi, I work pretty closely with my nurse manager (charge nurse, preceptor, help with education) and I really respect her for the hard decisions and the time she puts into our unit every day , night,...

  8. Urine drug test too dilute??!!

    RNAM1965 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You should just be able to repeat the test. Our hospital has on its instructions for pre-employment physicals to drink plenty of fluids beforehand to be able to produce a urine sample.

  9. Male nurses hired faster?

    RNAM1965 replied to Chemistry Sux's topic in General Nursing

    Sweet!

  10. Need some encouragement:Stretched thin

    RNAM1965 replied to KMC-RN-BSN-710's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, take the advice of the previous poster, and see if you can learn from some of the other nurses who seem to have good time management. Things get better with time and experience. I used to feel...

  11. Male nurses hired faster?

    RNAM1965 replied to Chemistry Sux's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, can your friend write off makeup and beauty products on her taxes as work-related expenses? Cool. . .. I can only dream. . . maybe if I convinced the tax man patients would be scared out of...

  12. How long did it take to get use to working nights?

    RNAM1965 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have used room-darkening shades and consistent schedule. Seems to

  13. Male nurses hired faster?

    RNAM1965 replied to Chemistry Sux's topic in General Nursing

    Hey did you know that you can just write your own ticket in this world? Bet it's news to you! My white male husband and white male brothers need to start writing their tickets too!! LOL!!! I'll...

  14. how old is to old for medsurge

    RNAM1965 replied to reddellrn's topic in General Nursing

    I just found out that 3 of our best nurses are in their 60's. They work circles around rest of staff and are much more thorough. They don't waste time moaning or complaining either. They get to work...

  15. Male nurses hired faster?

    RNAM1965 replied to Chemistry Sux's topic in General Nursing

    ChemistrySux (funny name!): sorry you are disappointed with responses to your original post. Unfortunately, this is typical nursing attitudes; hence my earlier post about how much I (and most of my...

  16. Male nurses hired faster?

    RNAM1965 replied to Chemistry Sux's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer working with male nurses for some of the same reason I think they might get promoted faster: They don't act so dramatic. They don't take time to "vent", fuss, cry, complain, ***** or moan...

  17. Somthing needs to change. Is agency nursing for me?

    RNAM1965 replied to gaylordfocker2002's topic in General Nursing

    Also, I think you are underpaid. I hope y'all's cost of living is cheaper down there in New Orleans!! our new grads start at

  18. Somthing needs to change. Is agency nursing for me?

    RNAM1965 replied to gaylordfocker2002's topic in General Nursing

    I agree about agency nursing being a less secure career option right now. In the Southeast, none of area hospitals are using agency nurses, but 5 -10 years ago most used hundreds of agency nurses a...

  19. I hate what's happening to nursing...

    RNAM1965 replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    sorry, not in management but am charge, have patient assignments and preceptor for 20 years. I guess the scripting thing is being carried out differently where most of you work. I really wouldn't...

  20. I hate what's happening to nursing...

    RNAM1965 replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is hard to believe that you would only do something to benefit your patients only after a doctor does it too. Can you not see how unprofessional THAT is? Doctors don't work for the hospital. Our...

  21. I hate what's happening to nursing...

    RNAM1965 replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry if you took offense. I'm glad you don't need a script but the sad fact is many nurses and other healthcare professionals do. There would not be scripts if there wasn't a need for them. And...

  22. I hate what's happening to nursing...

    RNAM1965 replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep, I feel pretty positive about that fact too! Have a great

  23. I hate what's happening to nursing...

    RNAM1965 replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To Reenski, Keep at it, nursing is what YOU make of it. Sometimes I don't know why I look at this website, it is sad and full of negative comments. No job or career is perfect, but if you really want...

  24. I hate what's happening to nursing...

    RNAM1965 replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, all these posts are so sad, Everyone is really missing the point. What I am about to type is going to sound harsh but there is no other way to say it. People in healthcare are given scripts...

  25. I hate what's happening to nursing...

    RNAM1965 replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Facilities flip beds quickly because the evidence shows that patients are safer in a bed on a unit than stuck out in the hallway when the EDs, Recovery rooms, etc. are backed up. These things are not...