Yosemite, RN

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  1. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    Yosemite, RN replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    yes, frustratedrn00, I feel you pain. unfortunately, "maternity leave," "relocation to be closer to family" if the employers you are applying to know of this, you have set off "red flags." with the...

  2. Help me choose the right healthcare profession!

    Yosemite, RN replied to JRJR's topic in General Nursing

    My 2 cents: nurse practicioner or physical therapist. BOTH in current demant, BOTH will likely be in demand in the future. I seriously doubt you could go wrong with

  3. "blacklist" for patients?

    Yosemite, RN replied to beccajean's topic in Psychiatric

    yes, rn4life74, that same facility i worked for had the same "policy" until the lawsuits (one i know from another client), workman's compensation claims, bills for facility repairs, and calls from...

  4. "blacklist" for patients?

    Yosemite, RN replied to beccajean's topic in Psychiatric

    In one hospital I worked in, there was a very "unofficial" and secret list. The ONLY people who were on that list were the ones that cost the facility more money than they made off of them... even if...

  5. Mental health nursing easier than Med-Surg?

    Yosemite, RN replied to stellaRN1983's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked 2 different psych facilities over a time span of 8 years. Psych was THE busiest, most hectic, dangerous job I've ever had. I'm sure it's not like that everywhere, but KNOW what you're...

  6. Being forced to work while sick

    Yosemite, RN replied to phosphorus's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    sweet story, ozoneranger! it renews my faith in the laws of karma. of course, the director got fired for getting caught, not for his/her actions. my experiences have been that small facilities are...

  7. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    Yosemite, RN replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    3 months, just landed crappy job for just over 1/2 my last pay, made this much like 24 years ago. # of applications? Too many to count, even outside the nursing field. 3 interviews. Opinion?...

  8. How will the new healthcare law in 2014 NOT create more jobs?

    Yosemite, RN replied to xInspiredx's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I did not say that ALL RN's will be gone, my guess is that in in-patient settings, the primary caregiver will NOT be the RN (but the RN WILL retain all the responsibility, of course!), but a lower...

  9. dating someone with schizophrenia

    Yosemite, RN replied to dipsett08's topic in Psychiatric

    Lots of advice from well meaning people, the best though is to NOT HAVE CHILDREN with this person. Having worked adolescent psych, kids have enough on their plate with reasonably coping parents;...

  10. Have you been afriaid of a pt?

    Yosemite, RN replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    Of course. When I ponder it, though, I realize it's not the client I'm truly afraid of, it's the fact that the current "standards of care," staffing and budgets are less than, um, shall we say...

  11. How will the new healthcare law in 2014 NOT create more jobs?

    Yosemite, RN replied to xInspiredx's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Answer: see previous poster. Also, healthcare is a business. Businesses exist to make a profit. No profit? No business. Current philosophy in business: do more with less. As socialized...

  12. New to PDN, HELP!?!

    Yosemite, RN posted a topic in Private Duty

    I've been an RN for many years, many different specialties but have been out of in-patient medical/clinical for many years, also, so I KNOW my knowledge and skills are out of date. Considering PDN, I...

  13. croc type shoes?

    Yosemite, RN replied to meghan91's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wore Crocs for a while, I found they didn't slip on urine wet linoleum...

  14. New to PDN, HELP!?!

    Yosemite, RN replied to Yosemite, RN's topic in Private Duty

    Putting a bit of pressure on the agency, I've agreed to shadow a nurse for ONE shift (as much of an orientation as I could work out!?!?!?). Then I'll decide if it's safe enough for the client and...

  15. New to PDN, HELP!?!

    Yosemite, RN replied to Yosemite, RN's topic in Private Duty

    Thank you for your input. With much thought, I'm going to refuse this and other assignments without formal precepting, at least a shift or two. Client safety, reducing liability has to be foremost....

  16. If you could do it all over.....

    Yosemite, RN replied to GeminiRN2007's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If I had it to do over again, yes, I would still go into nursing, but I would direct my career SO much differently. Instead of burning myself out early through extra shifts, registry work, night...

  17. needlestick injury

    Yosemite, RN replied to faithforever's topic in General Nursing

    You MIGHT be able to get your facility to test you for "viral load." I believe the test is called: "HIV-1 RNA, Qualitative." This will show if you have the virus itself. In my last job, if one of...

  18. Going into Home Health-Palm Pilot or what?

    Yosemite, RN replied to tulsanurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Palm Pilots are totally outdated, also, software is expensive. While I keep a drug book on hand for peace of mind, I use an iPhone with various applications, some are free and

  19. I need the DIRT on travel nursing!

    Yosemite, RN replied to RNof2011's topic in Travel

    Never did traveling nursing, but have worked with a LOT of traveling nurses over the years in regular assignments AND when I was working registry. Most seem to LOVE it! Assignments can be tough, you...

  20. Advice Nursing with KP

    Yosemite, RN replied to tmamsi's topic in Nursing Career

    If "KP" is what I think it means, the job is definately NOT low stress. My wife used to work in a "KP" call center as one of the nurses and as a supervisor. It was a nightmare. God help you if you...

  21. do you always monitor BP b/f giving HTN medications

    Yosemite, RN replied to nursegreenbean's topic in General Nursing

    It would never occur to me to NOT check blood pressure before giving such a medication, yet I can see how checking the blood pressure before passing medicaitons for 40 or more people would be a, um,...

  22. Maxin nsg per diem

    Yosemite, RN replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in Private Duty

    Orientation? Orientation! You're not serious, right? Oops... I bet you are. If you get more than 2 hours of orientation, count yourself

  23. Are your wages comparable to the hospitals in your area?

    Yosemite, RN replied to lsvalliant's topic in Private Duty

    Pay in my neck of the woods for private duty nursing is about half that (or a little less) than for those RN's employed in an acute medical facility. Oh, yeah. No

  24. How is the job market in California?

    Yosemite, RN replied to lovelivelearn's topic in California Nursing

    And don't forget... many are now only hiring part-time and/or per diem to

  25. Violence in Psychiatric Nursing

    Yosemite, RN replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    I've been wondering: what other profession (besides nursing, especially psych and ER nursing) has increasing levels of violence against employees, increasing injuries and even deaths, yet is not...