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interleukin

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  1. Massive RN Layoffs

    interleukin replied to Obamacare's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "Bottom line is socialized medicine is a disaster for both patients and healthcare providers" Give me a break! Go tell that to the Swedes and Finns whose quality care statistics beat those of the...

  2. Massive RN Layoffs

    interleukin replied to Obamacare's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "plusnow we have this to consider: the entire economic argument for justifying obamacare turns out to be fallacious: cbo says repealing obamacare would reduce net spending by $540 billion bogus and...

  3. OMG will I get sued if I continue to work here?

    interleukin replied to sunshineyday's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely notify the State. But do not play the whistle-blower hero. Clearly, this facility is a disaster and anyone reporting them should receive a commendation. But politics has away of turning...

  4. Why such a difference in pay????

    interleukin replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Is it not unfair for a 20-year veteran to receive a salary that is little more than a new

  5. Why such a difference in pay????

    interleukin replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Not sharing salary info allows employers to keep nurses in the dark regarding pay discrepancies. It's BS...they cannot order you not to discuss your life among your coworkers. When you behave like...

  6. Be careful of what you ask for....

    interleukin replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    . When you have no viable plan of your own, just demonize everything else in order to scare the public and maintain the status quo. Your assertions about the slippery slope are just more of the same,...

  7. Nursing or Accounting.. Please help me decide.

    interleukin replied to amanda1266's topic in General Nursing

    You forgot about the part of the real possibility of getting any and every type of noxious body fluid or substance of strangers on you on a regular basis. Also, the possibility of contracting serious...

  8. As a Nurse what are some things that make you sick?

    interleukin replied to Josh.P's topic in General Nursing

    Short

  9. "I Don't Care if You are Sick...Come to Work Anyway!"

    interleukin replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You need to walk away from that place. They are bullying you and probably astounded themselves that they can get away with this type of arrogance. But, after all, nurses have been are too submissive...

  10. which patients are in/out of your comfort zone?

    interleukin replied to PureLifeRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's never the complexity of patients. I get concerned when we're tripled up, the charge and RRT are in the count, and management says, "Oh well, do your best." Classic...

  11. Reforming nursing education...

    interleukin replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

  12. How to cope after a serious med error

    interleukin replied to gardengal1's topic in General Nursing

    When we commit an error, our heart races, we feel nauseated, and the outside world dissolves. What do we learn....what did I learn... 1. quit persistently dangerous work environments. 2. Stand Tall......

  13. Most embarrassing mistake you've ever made

    interleukin replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    For most of a day, I called a stroke victim by her dog's name, Littlefoot. I saw a sign about the bed and made a quick assumption that it was her nickname. She just stared at me with big eyes every...

  14. Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

    interleukin replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    As usual, it the nurse is his/her own worst enemy. There are times getting "stuff" is perfectly appropriate. But otherwise, if you're busy, have the guts to say, "That'll have to wait." And then hope...

  15. I work in a hell hole!!!

    interleukin replied to LilNurse2b143's topic in General Nursing

    How about a ratio of 14:1? That was my first job but I was too timid at the time to complain and too inexperienced to know where to direct my anger and concern. Send an anonymous letter to the CEO and...

  16. Worn out with 2 jobs and school

    interleukin replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    One question: Do you love your kids more than that job? If not, why do you persist in putting it before your children and your well being? Stop making excuses and start believing that you are the most...

  17. Doctor was yelling...told me I was negligent....am I?

    interleukin replied to rich5clark's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, file a complaint about this doctor's unprofessional behavior. Otherwise you are tacitly agreeing that her behavior was

  18. What type of family member drives you craziest?

    interleukin replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    The family members that never show up for a dying loved

  19. What to do when you've had it!

    interleukin replied to MAISY, RN-ER's topic in General Nursing

    Write an editorial to the paper. Make it pointed, believable and scathing. You should leave that job. But doing so without at least writing something to someone in power, only guarantees the next...

  20. Are your Nurse to patient ratios changing

    interleukin replied to vivicaq's topic in General Nursing

    The same micro management of staffing is widespread. Until and unless there is a scenario wherein a patient dies or almost dies and it is viewed by visitors, this trend will continue. And like many...

  21. Insurance - The Latest Outrage

    interleukin replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, anyone complaining about premiums and dissing a "gov't run health plan" need only know that premiums rise because your non-gov't health plan needs fatter profits every year...and that's why...

  22. Insurance - The Latest Outrage

    interleukin replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    "...gov't mandates that are coming in daily." What are you taking about, coming in daily? Get the facts and stop the

  23. ICU to ER transition issues

    interleukin replied to RoyalNurse's topic in Emergency

    Problem is, 2 years in ICU are not enough to provide you the broad understanding and comfort when dealing with a wide range of emergency symptoms and presentations. And this "critical thinking" thing...

  24. Changing needles for injections...

    interleukin replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Lacie, Unless you want to divide your med into two syringes and do a little "experiment" you can't make the "stopper" statement. Stoppers dull the incredibly fine point of needles. If it didn't...

  25. How do you feel about this?

    interleukin replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    As long as nurses continue to accept the latest responsibility du jour, nurses can expect nothing to