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  1. holiday pay this year-what??

    RNfaster replied to orla's topic in General Nursing

    Re: a comment referring to 8 hours of holiday pay... Why is it nurses that regularly work 12-hour shifts only get 8 hours of holiday pay? I think if people are working the holiday and it's on the...

  2. 2010-2011 AZBN new grad survey

    RNfaster replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Growth rate for RNs in hospitals is not what it used to be... http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm The projected growth rates for RNs in the industries with the highest employment of these workers are:...

  3. Dayshifters - do you take a breakfast break as soon as you get to work?

    RNfaster replied to Snugglibumkins's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I hit the floor running to get my work done in a timely fashion. I also usually delay lunch per discharges and/or receipt of new patients. I eat before work except for

  4. Nursing hours

    RNfaster replied to GivingLove's topic in General Nursing

    I know you didn't mean to offend... In general, I think the term "girls" is used by many and is not meant to be anything but friendly. BUT I do think it worth changing (discarding in the workplace)...

  5. Nursing hours

    RNfaster replied to GivingLove's topic in General Nursing

    There are a number of nursing jobs where you don't have to work 12s... You might also consider part-time nursing with 12s --doing maybe two days a week. That way, you'd be able to spend a significant...

  6. Living with poo

    RNfaster replied to dropbears101's topic in General Nursing

    I think your concerns are right. Poo should be respected and carefully handled... When linens laden with poop are thrown to the floor and we tread through the stuff, we track it into other patients...

  7. Need some perspective on an interview I had

    RNfaster replied to Idaho Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I think LLG has some very good points. Write a note addressing the manager's concerns and highlighting your qualifications. Continue looking for other positions. Whether or not you get this position,...

  8. Support Hose?

    RNfaster replied to Brandieelynne's topic in General Nursing

    I like Allegro 20-30 mm Hg surgical weight thigh highs. They are sold by BrightLifeDirect.com and are their house brandv They markedly reduce leg fatigue. They also stay up and last

  9. Male Nurses and Female Doctors

    RNfaster replied to elias_benjamin2001's topic in General Nursing

    Some doctors are choosing salaried positions so they have more time for family. Check out the NY Times article in this thread:

  10. Why are so many nursing related things childish?

    RNfaster replied to DeeAngel's topic in General Nursing

    Putting a smiley sticker upside down on a patient or a worker to signify that they said something "not nice" sounds demeaning. It also seems to me that it might escalate the negative behavior further....

  11. MD vs DO

    RNfaster replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    I have had some bad experience with some DOs missing things. Because of that, I prefer to go to MDs. I also like NPs. I have found I usually prefer NPs over PAs (the NPs seemed more thorough), but...

  12. in need of some words of encouragement...

    RNfaster replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend doing math for at least an hour each day so that problem solving becomes second nature to you. The more you do it, the easier it will get. You might even start to enjoy

  13. To tell or not to tell

    RNfaster replied to mejajo08's topic in General Nursing

    You might say you need to go part time (as systoly suggested) related (in part) to

  14. when should I call about an application? and what to say?

    RNfaster replied to imfinallyanRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's okay to call. I don't think there's anything wrong with calling a couple days after submission. --You will either get a manager that will speak to you or voice mail (and you may not get a...

  15. Old Women Hit by Car...What Would You Do?

    RNfaster replied to sameyjaney's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure about the right answer to your question... It will be good to hear from others. Here are my thoughts: If she was hurt and in the middle of the street, one should "secure" the scene...

  16. would you work for free

    RNfaster replied to mozella's topic in General Nursing

    Never work off the clock. Your employer could be liable for large fines from the state and feds (they want their payroll taxes). If you are off the clock and working, you should not be in the EMR or...

  17. No interviews, so I want to call hirers to badger for interviews?

    RNfaster replied to Will Never's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the last poster that using assertiveness would be better than aggression. You might do some of the things you suggested, but with a gentler approach --if you want any chance of...

  18. Email resignation?

    RNfaster replied to livingonadream's topic in General Nursing

    I think e-mailing is okay. I would copy HR and also call HR and your manager. I think it's also nice to give them a signed hard copy via mail (or in-person). In your case as you are far away --mail...

  19. student assigned pt with respiratory MRSA

    RNfaster replied to jane850's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome. I do think you are right that ER staff is likely at higher risk. I also suspect that some hospitals are more at risk than others, depending on the population they serve. One of my...

  20. student assigned pt with respiratory MRSA

    RNfaster replied to jane850's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a recent article (2010) with MRSA statistics amongst healthcare workers. The bottom line? MRSA was found in 4 percent of healthcare workers with most strains related to healthcare....

  21. student assigned pt with respiratory MRSA

    RNfaster replied to jane850's topic in General Nursing

    i've yet to see evidence-based data saying that all of us or even a majority are staph aureus carriers. here's a study that you might find interesting (32.4 percent studied were colonized with staph...

  22. calmoseptine

    RNfaster replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    I think it might have to do with medications included in some creams and assessment of improvement, no improvement, etc. Barrier creams without medications are okay for CNAs to

  23. RN or Paramedic advice

    RNfaster replied to Kevsab7's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should talk with your instructor and get advice on how to adjust your study habits. I would read all assigned reading for the class. Supplement with NCLEX books. Use those recommended by...

  24. Ever had a nursing instructor hate you?

    RNfaster replied to bustthewave's topic in General Students

    I agree with folks that suggest talking to the instructor privately. I also think it's a good idea to ask to be moved forward in the seating arrangement. I would do everything you can to be on her...

  25. Boss Keeps Asking Me to Lunch

    RNfaster replied to ArizonaMark's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. To me, her actions smack of pettiness and bullying. I think other posters might be right...she is frustrated that she doesn't have the access that you do and that she might be passed up for...