medrn99

It took THIS long to reply. There STILL aren't ANY. The very few I spoke to. State there are always "excuses" why they are not hired.Regardless of their qualifications. Whereas they (2) . Have watched as less qualified "white" nurses are hired. They just didn't feel it was "worth it". Because, if you press the issue and they hire you. You have to watch your back too much. Because there will be an excuse to fire you. Then will follow that " ALL", AA's "can't do the job". Their lives/family were more important. State that if they were younger and single, "maybe". But the stress isn't worth it right now.BTW, this is in the "south".

If you are an African American Flight Nurse. I would truly appreciate a reply. It's hard to believe I cannot locate ONE !! Are there any ? Excluding members of the armed forces. I have not been able to locate any AA's in this field. Female or male ! I've only noted 1 (ONE) AA in Flight Services,tho' he is a Paramedic. I would really appreciate a response from someone regarding this issue.

You mean the "vascular experts" who tell you that, "her veins roll", or " they never put an IV there before". "Why does she need an IV"? On & On & On!! LOL- (not really).

The ED where I work has the 2 visitors for a minor, 1 per adult rule. I feel that there should be no visitors until the Dr. sees the pt. (adults that are able to communicate). The young people who are accompanied by their parent(s), Are NOT going to be honest about certain things. Sexual, drug usage etc.in front of their parent. That also goes for spouses/ significant others. Or family members, & friends. There are certain things that people will not admit to in front of the same. Women now think that pelvics are spectator sport, and invite the gang. A lot of it is plain nosiness from the family/friend. In some cases they can be helpful.Tho usually the one that insists on going in with the pt, is the one who knows the least about the pt. I don't believe in "trading out" (not including certain situations). VISITING, should be done when the pt is admitted. NOT the ED. It seems ED's have become a place for social gatherings, and family reunions. So-called visitors to a room, want to stand in the hall & watch. Or walk around talking on their cell phones. 10 people for a kid with a cold.Visitors taking up seats that should be for the pt's standing. ED is supposed to stand for EMERGENCY, NOT "EVERYBODY" DEPT. But since I'm a lowly RN,and others like me, without input into policy making. You can only seek employment elsewhere if it gets that bad where you work.