Pretzlgl

Pretzlgl

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  1. pay scale- why so hush hush??

    Pretzlgl replied to lanilpn's topic in General Nursing

    That's it. And it happened to me. I found out that the new grad pay was going to be .03 more than I made with 7 years of experience. Now granted it was only 3 cents - but NEW GRADS SHOULD NOT MAKE...

  2. Nurse to lead New Jersey hospital as CEO

    Pretzlgl replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Exactly. Ours is still focused on the almighty bottom line. The latest and greatest cost saving measure to come from our CEO - only change linens on beds when they are "highly" soiled, and patients...

  3. Do you see the pendulum swinging the other way?

    Pretzlgl replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital there is actually a waiting list to get onto certain floors/units. And there are no dayshift positions available. Last year perdiem nurses worked as often as they wanted - this year...

  4. Integrity of Administration?

    Pretzlgl replied to KatRNagain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow - that is exactly what I thought when I read the title of this

  5. Doctors and Nurses Gone Wrong....

    Pretzlgl replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, OK. I thought we were talking performing equal jobs. Of course we are all equal as human beings. And by no means do I think that they are superior to us just because of their education. Their...

  6. Doctors and Nurses Gone Wrong....

    Pretzlgl replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that docs are superior to me - but I don't think doctors and nurses are equal either. Superior implys that they are better than me - they are not. They are more educated than I am. But...

  7. transcribing orders

    Pretzlgl replied to melsmith's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Same at my place. I refuse to take an order like that. I did not go to medical school and won't pile that onto my already overridden

  8. Overtime

    Pretzlgl replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    That's great - it took awhile for me to pay off my student loans too. But I'm mostly talking about credit card debt, etc. The stuff we can live without. "Don't let your wants overcome your needs"...

  9. Overtime

    Pretzlgl replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    I am so with you on this. Don't create all the debt in the first place and boy are you free. I am talking extraneous debt here, not necessary debt (mortgage, school loans, etc.) I will not spend...

  10. I've Had It! Nursing is NOT what it use to be!

    Pretzlgl replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    This is a truly wonderful post - expressing what a lot of us

  11. Why there is a debate re: ADN/BSN

    Pretzlgl replied to Berkeley's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent, excellent points you have made here. And you did so very eloquently. This is exactly how I feel and you have expressed it so well. Thank

  12. What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    Pretzlgl replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Pediatrics - the sick kids would break my heart - PLUS the parents would drive me

  13. Why Aren't Call Bells Answered?

    Pretzlgl replied to Dolphin777's topic in General Nursing

    I'm gonna miss a white Christmas this year - just moved to Florida. I have to admit the weather is nice, but I miss fall and will definitely miss Christmastime with

  14. Opinion re: getting a new patient at the end of your shift

    Pretzlgl replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As an ICU nurse I have transferred patients at the end of a shift - but it's because the ER is sending one to us and we have to make room. Anyway, if I receive a patient at the end of the shift I...

  15. Nurses are not Doctors

    Pretzlgl replied to Plato's topic in General Nursing

    Plato - is your first name

  16. Nurses are not Doctors

    Pretzlgl replied to Plato's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if NP's would agree with you that they are a doctor's assistant. Just as you said you are not one, neither are they. They may have to answer to the doc and run things by him/her or have...

  17. Mandatory overtime in nursing -I need your help

    Pretzlgl replied to PSUNURSE's topic in Patient Safety Issues

  18. Mandatory overtime in nursing -I need your help

    Pretzlgl replied to PSUNURSE's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Perfectly put. It's not my problem that arrangements weren't made ahead of time. Hospitals that mandate OT but refuse to utilize agency nursing - what a load of

  19. What is a professional nurse?

    Pretzlgl replied to ainz's topic in General Nursing

    Ainz - I do appreciate all you have to say on this matter. I agree wholeheartedly with many of your points. Particularly that nurses should act professionally - I see MANY who don't. That said, I...

  20. A long lost "Nurse" poem from long ago....

    Pretzlgl replied to mother/babyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just read one of your other poems and went to find this one - very beautiful. Publish

  21. Do you have to pay for parking?

    Pretzlgl replied to JJFROG's topic in General Nursing

    My previous job was $30 per month - one before that $60 per month. Now I don't have to pay for parking. I agree - it is

  22. Another Poem to be submitted..Please honestly critique!

    Pretzlgl replied to mother/babyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Great poem. I am going to give a copy to my mother who frequently reminds me of my "choices" from the past. It is a great way for me to express to her what I want to say to her - but couldn't cause...

  23. Thanks

    Pretzlgl replied to Patient's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your post. You made my

  24. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    Pretzlgl replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with ya - I don't believe it either. It was something that had been done for a long time - and they finally got called on it. And, unfortunately the buck stopped with the

  25. Are You Helping or Hurting?

    Pretzlgl replied to ainz's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! This is how I feel too. I am not flaming you either. Just am really interested in what you have to say - how should we communicate with management to have ourselves be heard?? Is there an...