RN1989

RN1989

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  1. New graduate mandated overtime in supervisor position

    RN1989 replied to Happiness08's topic in General Nursing

    If they do this with such ease, they aren't going to change. Yes, putting things in writing will help cover you, but they are going to continually push the limit. You will likely spend most of your...

  2. New graduate mandated overtime in supervisor position

    RN1989 replied to Happiness08's topic in General Nursing

    Leave

  3. Is the RN liable for other's actions???????

    RN1989 replied to nursemate19's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of different laws for rural areas versus suburban/urban areas. That sounds like a crock to me. Check out your state board's rules. And whatever agency governs nursing...

  4. WHY do we need more nurses

    RN1989 replied to getinfall's topic in General Nursing

    MichiganRN has done a fine job of telling it like it is. Since you want an older, more experienced nurse to chime in....I'll do so. Doctors have always treated nurses like handmaidens. But they...

  5. please-- basic agency questions

    RN1989 replied to sunidol's topic in Agency Nurses

    It is rare to find an agency that pays benefits. That is why you are generally getting a higher rate of pay, to make up for lack of benefits. There really is no difference between a PRN/FT agency...

  6. How Many Times During the Night Do You Wake Your Patients?

    RN1989 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    Working nights I carried a small flashlight. I did not wake the patients unless I had to give them meds. But meds, etc. were timed so as to prevent many p.o. meds. IV meds can usually be given...

  7. Is the RN liable for other's actions???????

    RN1989 replied to nursemate19's topic in General Nursing

    The law would disagree with you on that one. If I were working up a case that involved this clinic, I would be looking at EVERYONE. If the nurse did nothing to prevent these unlicensed people from...

  8. Punitive Computer Documentation?

    RN1989 replied to MADHAT6's topic in General Nursing

    Give me paper charting any day. I hate trying to fight nurses, docs, therapists, and secretaries for a chance to sit down at a computer. If you get called away to a room - you've lost your work...

  9. Desperate need of advice

    RN1989 replied to SandraKBrown's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like it is time to look at nursing home placement. There is no "special nurse" or any other person that can fix this problem. Your mother probably allowed your sibling to do think she is...

  10. should i feel guilty?

    RN1989 replied to purpil29's topic in General Nursing

    This is not something that you even need to discuss with other people. Tell them to

  11. Considering the Milazzo course Some questions.

    RN1989 replied to WahooRN08's topic in Legal

    Shortcomings - price when you first look into the program. After taking the program - well worth every penny. Marketing info is excellent. The ability to get mentor assist is invaluable. If you...

  12. Why unions are good for nursing and good for patients

    RN1989 replied to advocateforsafety's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I believe it. We spend so much time trying to fix problems and fight the righteous fight to prevent deaths that in the end, things get overlooked and some people are hurt/die in hospitals. If nurses...

  13. SEIU raid on CNA NNOC nurses in Chicago

    RN1989 replied to JimmyHiggins's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    What I thought was funny was the examples in the article about why nurses need unions - 30 min unpaid lunch for a 12 hr shift, $300/mo insurance, using 24 hr vacation time before you can use sick...

  14. My Feet are KILLING Me!!

    RN1989 replied to BeachGirl08's topic in General Nursing

    www.zcoil.com I know 400 lb nurses who can work 12+ hours and feel great. The springs in the heel absorb the impact of each step. The shoe is built on an orthotic platform that is molded to your foot...

  15. 10 Bucks An Hour For Agency Orientation

    RN1989 replied to Aviationurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    This is not unusual. The hospitals often refuse to pay for orienting the nurse. This leaves it up to the individual agency to pay or not pay for orientation. I have been paid less than $10/hr to...

  16. LPN's managing RN's in LTC setting

    RN1989 replied to Thor77's topic in General Nursing

    It is not within the scope of practice for an LPN to direct the nursing practice of an RN. No exceptions. This has nothing to do with the abilities of the LPN, it has to do with the limits of their...

  17. Leaving management and happily going back to the floor

    RN1989 replied to oregonchinamom's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! Been there, done that myself. I loved management but it was the hardest work I've ever done. After a while, you just can't do it anymore. Especially if you keep your integrity intact...

  18. Urgggggggg!!!!!!!!!!!

    RN1989 replied to Bella36RN's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you doing this? You do NOT have the experience needed to be in charge of all of this. Even if you did have more years of experience - this is inappropriate. They played you big time to have...

  19. Scheduling Death??

    RN1989 replied to icyounurse's topic in General Nursing

    It is time that our society quit hiding from this issue. For years docs and hospitals have touted all the latest gadgets that are destined to save people. But they won't educate people that you...

  20. Filling in MAR holes

    RN1989 replied to Laurab14's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is wrong. Refuse to do it. The facility I worked in also tried to do this. Whenever I had to work the floors, there were times that not everything got done. So I didn't chart it. Asked the...

  21. WHY do we need more nurses

    RN1989 replied to getinfall's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad to hear that "Song/Music in my heart" states that they are willing to put patients first and do an excellent job even though their main goal is money. Unfortunately, many people who come...

  22. WHY do we need more nurses

    RN1989 replied to getinfall's topic in General Nursing

    I made $12/hr when I graduated from nursing school - as an RN. And that was good

  23. Doctors and Nurses need to band together against out of touch regulatory overkill

    RN1989 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    For those questioning the drinks at the station - that is an OSHA requirement. Amen to everybody

  24. Are there waiting lists in Tx?

    RN1989 replied to DDVpink89's topic in Texas Nursing

    yes, they

  25. Doctors and Nurses need to band together against out of touch regulatory overkill

    RN1989 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Until the facilities staff appropriately and spend money where it should be spent, instead of donating money to various organizations in their cities - there is nothing that nurses and doctors can do....