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  1. There is no nursing shortage!

    cjmjmom replied to fizz2Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with most of what is written on this thread but I cannot help but wonder WHEN IN THE WORLD ARE WE GOING TO TAKE OUR PROFESSIONS' DESTINY IN OUR OWN HANDS WHERE IT BELONGS! We have allowed...

  2. Potential fallout of refusing additional pts

    cjmjmom replied to PurrRN's topic in General Nursing

    As someone has previously mentioned, legally it is the responsibility of the individual RN to refuse unsafe conditions...that is what the BON standards state. If administration insists that the RN...

  3. Should every new grad nurse start out on the Med/Surg floor?

    cjmjmom replied to dutch_girl14's topic in General Nursing

    Start in the area you want to start in and do not worry about what others may say. From what I understand there are many places where orientations are not exactly all that they are supposed to be so...

  4. Causes Of The Nursing Shortage

    cjmjmom replied to mifligirl's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in nursing for over 20 years and conditions have not gotten any better. I was fed all the same bull about how professionals don't join unions and did believe it for most of my years of...

  5. Should hospitals charge interest on unpaid accounts?

    cjmjmom replied to missrose's topic in General Nursing

    It is absolutely ridiculous to charge interest to a person's bill who obviously doesn't have insurance or enough insurance coverage! Yes I know hospitals are a business but it is a unique business....

  6. What do you regret not asking on your job interview???

    cjmjmom replied to natnurse23's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to be negative but am compelled to be honest. I have had interviews in which I asked questions and got answers that in fact turned out to be flat out lies! Bottom line, if you do not work in...

  7. Do I need to take legal actions???

    cjmjmom replied to punkypunky's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck on taking the LPN Boards! Just as you would consult a health care expert for health care issues, consider consulting a legal expert on your legal questions. Most initial consults are free....

  8. RN vs. PA

    cjmjmom replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    I am amazed with the responses to this issue! It doesn't matter the educational level a person has or that it is not in a "person's job description"... what matters is that a patient is on a bedpan,...

  9. Question for career changers

    cjmjmom replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    No doubt about it you will have to study hard. It sounds as though you have the drive and motivation so go for it! I got my LPN in 84 and my BSN in 89. I then went to law school after being out of...

  10. Mandatory Overtime

    cjmjmom replied to ittybittybabynurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you are unable to work more than your regular time, you may consider looking for another position. Just curious...does this mandatory overtime also apply to managers? I find it interesting that...

  11. Daycare when you have a 12 hr shift?

    cjmjmom replied to CNAinNeb's topic in General Nursing

    I am a single mom and have little family support. I am having a terrible time trying to find a new job (currently only work prn and need more steady income) simply because I do not have child care...

  12. Moving to Cleveland

    cjmjmom replied to inspir8tion's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I work at for both institutions, both in the suburbs. My opinion, by far UH is much better! Much more respect for nurses among nurses and others. Also, my mom has been a patient of CC main campus...

  13. Moving to Cleveland

    cjmjmom replied to inspir8tion's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I work at for both institutions, both in the suburbs. My opinion, by far UH is much better! Much more respect for nurses among nurses and others. Also, my mom has been a patient of CC main campus...

  14. Huron School of Nursing

    cjmjmom replied to Love316's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I have not attended Huron's school however I have heard of some sad situations with students expanding their minds and questioning ways in which the nursing profession currently does business. (I...

  15. I've had my job interview, whats next?

    cjmjmom replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    I know it seems as if it is taking "forever" for this hiring process to be completed and I understand it is frustrating for you. For some reason this is how long it sometimes takes. It has nothing...

  16. Cleveland area internship programs for students

    cjmjmom replied to jazz404's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You may try calling a local hospital and finding the names and contact information of the Director and/or Nurse Manager of the areas you are interested in and then contact them about your interest....

  17. I've had my job interview, whats next?

    cjmjmom replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Call the HR department just as they requested you do and find out what the hold up is. If it is because your current employer has not answered a reference ask the HR department what you can do to...

  18. My unit is going down the tubes...

    cjmjmom replied to whipping girl in 07's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you! I do not have any quick answers for you about changing jobs or staying with your current one however I do wonder how you reconcile the safety issues for the patients you care for? I...

  19. Union

    cjmjmom replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    I am encouraged that so many of you are in favor of unions! Nursing needs ONE voice and that's what a union could do for us. NNOC seems to be a great organizing force. It's made up of BEDSIDE...

  20. Made first med error :( Filled out first OAR.

    cjmjmom replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds as if the patient was fine and THAT'S what is important! He tolerated the procedure with no pain with a successful outcome. Don't be too hard on yourself! Yes you must learn from your...

  21. Why can't the other 49 states get ratio laws?

    cjmjmom replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    The light at the end is your own "flame". Seek out others who share your views and their flames will combine with yours...the light is there you just need to fan it and it has the potential to be a...

  22. Why can't the other 49 states get ratio laws?

    cjmjmom replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    I may be an optimist but I believe as time goes on and nurses learn to stand together, united, we will get ratios and safer staffing conditions! It takes time and LOTS AND LOTS of effort but it will...