RN1989

RN1989

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  1. Entitled Generation

    RN1989 replied to javajaydon's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with that article. The problem is that children have been taught that they deserve the best, but they are not taught how to GET the best. They expect everything to be handed to them...

  2. Why do we devalue our "soup?"

    RN1989 replied to Miss Mab's topic in General Nursing

    I am NOT saying that there is no value to higher education and certifications. And I don't believe that people achieve them thinking that they are going to use them as weapons against their...

  3. Overhaul of health care system needed to address nursing understaffing?

    RN1989 replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so now my thought is....Is there a nursing shortage in those countries caused by recruiters in the US stealing the nurses? I swear that there are hospitals units in the DFW area where none of...

  4. Overhaul of health care system needed to address nursing understaffing?

    RN1989 replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    Preach on Retired RN!!! Have you considered running for governor? I'll work on your campaign for

  5. Now I understand why there is a nursing shortage

    RN1989 replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    I wish every nursing school was so forthcoming. It would weed out applicants a lot faster so that only the truly brave hearted souls that could stick it out for the long haul would be going to...

  6. Why do we devalue our "soup?"

    RN1989 replied to Miss Mab's topic in General Nursing

    I do believe in some sort of advanced credentials to recognize experience/education beyond basic nursing school. In the case of nursing leaders (not just CNOs, there are nursing leaders who have staff...

  7. Acls

    RN1989 replied to RNinfamily's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, having ACLS makes a difference in being able to get jobs. You WILL pass. It is not like it was when we used to take it and the instructors purposely tried to make you fail and you had to...

  8. Please Be Honest !!!!!!!!!!!

    RN1989 replied to biafra's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would not recommend that a new nurse work for them. This is essentially working in the E.D. Anything and everything walks through the doors and without a solid background and being able to recognize...

  9. Union

    RN1989 replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    Remember your Civil War history? That kind of thinking has not changed much in the south. The Good Ole Boys still rule in the south and they are greedy. They legislate the states to protect...

  10. Why do we devalue our "soup?"

    RN1989 replied to Miss Mab's topic in General Nursing

    I have some alphabet soup behind my name. My dislike of it has nothing to do with feeling jealous or inferior. I've watched for years as BSN and MSN nurses treated ASN nurses badly. As more nurses...

  11. Now I understand why there is a nursing shortage

    RN1989 replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the club! Sorry it isn't as great as it should

  12. things you wish you could tell the doctor

    RN1989 replied to celery's topic in General Nursing

    "Let me guess, your medical license was the prize you got out of a box of Cracker

  13. ICU: Nurses Wash Patients + Make Beds?

    RN1989 replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the time when I work the floor I may as well be working in the unit. Either there aren't any aides or they don't want to do their job. So I still end up doing all ADLS, all txs, all meds,...

  14. Do you have a best friend at work?

    RN1989 replied to sleepyndopey's topic in General Nursing

    No. Found out the hard way years ago that having friends at work with whom you share your personal life can cause too many problems. I don't go to work for friends, I go to work to take care of pts...

  15. cna or pca

    RN1989 replied to john_leevan's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals do not hire RNs as PCAs, even if they have not taken the NCLEX yet and gotten their RN license in this country. PCAs are easy to come by compared to nurses and there is a lot of risk...

  16. Anyone else gotten this?

    RN1989 replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    There are several corporations that do this that are not affiliated with certifying bodies. You can choose to participate or not and you do not have to buy the directory. They generally have certain...

  17. Independent Contractor with an Agency

    RN1989 replied to Bella RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    If you are working with an agency then you shouldn't be considered an independent contractor. They should be giving you a W2 and you would file a normal return. I think they are using "independent...

  18. Looking for advice on adding agency work to resume

    RN1989 replied to jnrsmommy's topic in Agency Nurses

    Been there done that and feel your pain. It is really hard when that happens. Have worked agency in San Antonio, Austin, and DFW and those cancelled shifts really mess you up. I list the agency as my...

  19. I'm Over It, Already!

    RN1989 replied to The Hated Consultant's topic in General Nursing

    Preaching to the choir! Feel your pain! Go get some chocolate so at least you can have a few endorphins running around in your body to help you deal with all the

  20. HELP! I need a nursing leader!

    RN1989 replied to AlwaysMovingUp's topic in General Nursing

    Somehow I doubt that you will find many nursing leaders with the specific qualifications that you have defined lurking around the nursing forum. You need to contact nursing schools, hospitals, etc....

  21. Hippa and nursing license

    RN1989 replied to jajji's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It probably won't affect your license unless you have shown a history of mistakes and they have everything documented and report you. It could affect further jobs if someone asks them why you were...

  22. Not enough experience!!

    RN1989 replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    This is typical for many agency nurses. With education dollars getting cut, the hospitals are very unwilling to let "outsiders" into the classes - even if those people are going to be working at that...

  23. Frustrated Nursing/Patient Ratio!!!

    RN1989 replied to bubba143's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't know of any regulatory agency that mandates nurse/patient ratios except for the laws that govern CA hospitals. Most agencies leave it to the individual facility to come up with what the...

  24. Sue Facility For Broken Hip??

    RN1989 replied to jacesmom2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If the grandson desires to see an incident report he will need to hire an attorney. The attorney will then ask the facility to produce the documents. The facility SHOULD have a policy that the...

  25. What would you do??

    RN1989 replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you were present and the person needed assistance and you did nothing, you could be held liable. It is a crime to not render aid. People have totten in trouble because they did not render aid and...