Thank you all for your input. I have come to the conclusion that if I was teaching an orientation class on Spirituality, I would NOT ask the class what their religious preferences were. Doesn't...
Her question was about sharing diversity. Before asking the question, she proudly stated her religious beliefs, even stating, "I am proud to be a ****".... Immediately followed by asking the group...
Today, while attending my final day of orientation at a new facility (I am a travel nurse... this is my 20th orientation in 8 years) the nurse educator, while discussing meeting patients' spiritual...
I recently learned that my hometown hospital sent out a notice to former patients informing them that the hospital "has recently adopted a new policy and will now be charging 8% interest on accounts...
For the record, because several have referred to my "yelling", I did not yell at the unit clerk or anyone. I am not a yeller, ever. But I do admit my tone was very, very exasperated and therefore,...
thank you! your words are very helpful. as i stated in a previous post, i am very aware that the last thing a staff nurse wants to hear from a traveler is "well the last place i worked....blah blah...
Yes, I have a clinical liason and she has been informed via email. She'll call some time today, allow me to express my frustrations and then because she possesses much more wisdom than me (that's why...
It wasn't that "nothing had been done". I'd talked with the doc and had seen the orders. I was able to override the pyxis and give the meds, monitor the patient, but the stat labs didn't get ordered...
LOL! No, some days I ain't no picnic! But my patients love me... and I do go out of my way to assist student nurses and grad nurses with their learning experiences, without being condescending, I...
She's the charge nurse, right? If you need her, feel free and completely comfortable to wake her. It's her job. I realize night nursing is different than day nursing. I would NEVER think of taking a...
You're absolutely right... hence my post.... A confession of my frustrations and lack of professionalism..... which sadly, grows each passing year.... only five days left until vacation!! Thank...
I am a travel nurse.... this is my 14th contract. Today, my unit manager called me into her office and offered to cancel the remaining three days of my contract. (GASP!!) Yes, she gave me the option...
Connection with the person behind the problem whenever possible is what helps me keep from wanting to strangle some patients. If I can see the person as a person, it helps me. Knowing they have a...
Thank you for your understanding, advice, and kind words of support! After reading the replies (and after a much needed vacation with family and friends in Montana!) I will return to a new assignment...