KeyMaster

KeyMaster

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  1. Because thats really gonna help

    KeyMaster replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    It's all about the hospital's cya. It doesn't really matter if it effects or improves care. It simply provides a paper trail for administration to show that they took steps to address an issue....

  2. It's all about the budget

    KeyMaster replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    We the unwilling, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much with so little for so long, we are now qualified to do anything with nothing. And management...

  3. Knowledge or Information Hoarding

    KeyMaster replied to LisaDNP's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly yes I've seen this happen. To many, knowledge is power. If they have the knowledge and you don't - guess what - in their mind (and unfortunately in the mind of some management) they have just...

  4. South University's RN to BSN online

    KeyMaster replied to RN_Wannabee's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am in my second year at South and hope to graduate in May 2010. One class at a time, but it's really all I can handle between working FT and kids in school themself. I have to say I am happy with...

  5. What does surgry nurse do!!!

    KeyMaster replied to esthomprn's topic in General Nursing

    Surgery nurses most assuredly perform assessments on their patients, but in a different way from the floor. Yes, we use critical thinking skills, too. And start IVs - but not as often as a med-surg...

  6. Becoming an OR Nurse!

    KeyMaster replied to bnhanna9's topic in Operating Room

    Congrats on your upcoming graduation! I knew too from my OR rotation in nursing school that the OR was the only place I wanted to be. Ever. That being said, I would STRONGLY suggest that you work on...

  7. Entry into Practice: Diploma Programs for Registered Nursing

    KeyMaster replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Bravo for diploma nurses!! As a GN I was the one on the floor teaching the BSN grad how to start IVs and place foleys. Fast forward 25 years later. There are no more diploma programs in my area. A...

  8. Has anyone completed the capstone course (RN to BSN) at South University Online?

    KeyMaster posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am due to complete my RN to BSN online program at South next May and was wondering about the capstone course. My husband is looking to change from a traditional classroom RN to BSN program to one...

  9. Unit Based Staff Educator??

    KeyMaster replied to BSN2CRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital has an internal web based education site. Changes in policy or any education that does not require classroom instruction is posted there. Staff must log in, review the content and confirm...

  10. $1x40x4x12=$1,920

    KeyMaster replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    "One consideration for me is the time investment. I have 2 teenage daughters whom I'm totally enjoying. I am financially secure. Do I really want to invest a lot of time for a year or two to get this...

  11. Terms we will not admit to using

    KeyMaster replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Humor

    From the OR/ER: "_______ SUIT syndrome" Something Up In There - fill in the blank with the orafice of choice as in "we've booked a FBR (foreign body removal) for a Rectal SUIT coming from

  12. more layoffs

    KeyMaster replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has eliminated 124 positions and 99 of those were already filled. The city's major newspaper quoted the CEO that the 99 layoffs will "not directly impact patient care". Obviously our CEO...

  13. How are you going to Vote - US

    KeyMaster replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I've voted my heart and my conscience. And as for the ANA - NOT all nurses are for Obama. I deeply resent this organization making a statement on my behalf. The political ad they aired is appalling....

  14. Do you think the nursing shortage is disappearing?

    KeyMaster replied to MissAnthrope's topic in General Nursing

    There is not, and never was, a nursing shortage. There is a shortage of positions that pay what we are worth, have flexible hours, and allow us to do our jobs as NURSES. I went to school to nurse...

  15. A Generation of Wimps?

    KeyMaster replied to EDNewbie's topic in Emergency

    Oops, I resemble that remark! As I told my family & friends - It's natural to be pain

  16. Nurses not responding fast enough-VENT

    KeyMaster replied to pirap's topic in General Nursing

    Change the sheets you just pooped again without asking for a bedpan? It's my pleasure! Uuuhhh - do you want fries with that,

  17. Nurses not responding fast enough-VENT

    KeyMaster replied to pirap's topic in General Nursing

    "I attended a nauseating in-service about how the nurses had to repeat the word "excellent" when talking to a "customer" (i.e., the patient), as in, "I hope you received EXCELLENT care", and to repeat...

  18. Excellent article on nursing shortage

    KeyMaster replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly right Oramar. I meant to make that point also but then got that 'angry all over again' thing going on & lost track of where I was

  19. Excellent article on nursing shortage

    KeyMaster replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

    Truely great article! It should be mandatory reading for every manager in every hospital. Our DON bemoans the "critical nursing shortage" in pandering, pretty speeches - then demotes long term staff...

  20. Nurses have the right to give and recieve information as a professional right?

    KeyMaster replied to bluekermode's topic in General Nursing

    The Chief Nursing Officer for our system addressed a group of nurses at a Lunch & Learn (we get lunch + a nursing oriented speaker/education opportunity once a month for those who can attend). She...

  21. Help me understand pay scales, please.

    KeyMaster replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in General Nursing

    So, how many of y'all get cost of living raises? Do you get merit raises also? We haven't had a COL raise in years, and management is told to keep the average merit raise for the department at 3%. You...