Gromit

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  1. Employee Accident

    Gromit replied to BeHappy!'s topic in General Nursing

    Hehehehehe. Tazzi, you're MY kinda

  2. On call for free?

    Gromit replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, ideally, you should tender your resignation and run, don't walk, out of there. This situation is fraught with potential liability issues. But if circumstances dictate that you try to stay,...

  3. Employee Accident

    Gromit replied to BeHappy!'s topic in General Nursing

    I hope that one day, when the doc injures HERSELF, you can be there to say "Oh. Thank Goodness its not a patient" and turn your back on her. Sorry, but I do have a little vindictive streak in me....

  4. On call for free?

    Gromit replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you're salary (in which case, you agreed to it anyway) if you work for free, you have only yourself to blame. Its harsh, but its

  5. Why no union! Without Nurses the hospital can't run!

    Gromit replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Teeituptom -I assess each case on a case-by-case basis. While Unions as a general rule do not appeal to me -too much bad history -personally- but I never rule out the option. I'm a greedy sonofagun...

  6. Where Do I Need To Start Again?

    Gromit replied to StarMatrix17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    John, after re-reading my post, I can see how it came across. All I can say is that it is not the way I had intended it at the time. I certainly should have taken more care in how I crafted my...

  7. Why no union! Without Nurses the hospital can't run!

    Gromit replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Thats very true. I've worked in places where the union actually caused more harm than good -though the union first did a lot of good (they had a real need for a union) but once that was accomplished,...

  8. Wine Debate

    Gromit replied to TiggerBelly's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've had drs orders to give coffee (black, cold) down dobhoff tubes before, but never

  9. Why no union! Without Nurses the hospital can't run!

    Gromit replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps, but they also create a group mentality -and that unity can give you more power than a single voice. There are places that really NEED a union just to get needed changes -but its also my...

  10. Where Do I Need To Start Again?

    Gromit replied to StarMatrix17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PLEASE don't misunderstand me. I'd NEVER advocate against prayer. I'm protestant myself, (though oddly enough, I actually went to a number of private catholic schools in my young years) I'm a firm...

  11. nurses and fake nails

    Gromit replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Then I am ok. My wedding band does not come in contact with any patient. I ALWAYS (and I do mean that) wear gloves. I've yet to see ANY place include wedding bands in a 'banned' list. I've always...

  12. Why no union! Without Nurses the hospital can't run!

    Gromit replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    This is VERY true. If the membership isn't willing to go the distance, a union is little more than a club that collects dues every month. MOST even come complete with T-shirt or patch and...

  13. Where Do I Need To Start Again?

    Gromit replied to StarMatrix17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It really surprised me how similar the review was to the real test. First time I went in, I was nervous, and was so sure I'd blown the test that I was nearly in tears (not an easy thing for a big...

  14. Where Do I Need To Start Again?

    Gromit replied to StarMatrix17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sounds good, but I think the OP had better rely on more than just prayer. The NCLEX doesn't really care much about your religion (at least MINE didn't

  15. On call for free?

    Gromit replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Yes there are federal requirements for breaks. But having a union does not guarantee a great working place -there is no 'one size fits all' situation. I've worked in union jobs that really kind of...

  16. Why no union! Without Nurses the hospital can't run!

    Gromit replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Lizz. Generally speaking, a union isn't even something most would considder -unless there are real issues or problems and the employees feel that its not resolvable. I don't considder the...

  17. On call for free?

    Gromit replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work for a private ambulance outfit that did something like this. Another of their tricks would be to wait until you got home, then call you (they phoned within an hour of your departure)...

  18. nurses and fake nails

    Gromit replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I doubt they could enforce a ban on wedding bands. Your argument makes total sense, and is logical to boot, but wedding rings/bands tend to transcend that kind of reasoning. Tradition,...

  19. Help! Pre-Employment Drug Testing

    Gromit replied to SweetieRN's topic in General Nursing

    See? Nothin' to worry 'bout!

  20. CEO told me to stay home while state evaluators vist the place I work..:(

    Gromit replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    They probably felt she was too green, and would (could?) be intimidated by the inspectors. I've been on my floor for almost three years, but I couldn't rattle off every policy -I just tell 'em "I'm...

  21. "We're Just Nurses" ..... Grrrrrrr!!!

    Gromit replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in Emergency

    I'm with Morte. Not much class in her line -and it unfortunately perpetuates a pretty lousy stereotype -I dare anyone to be stupid enough to say "nurses are ditzy" or something similar to me. Have...

  22. On call for free?

    Gromit replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work for free. Asking me to carry a pager with no form of compensation is tantamount to asking me to work for free. With the pager (on call) there are certain restrictions that would apply...

  23. Why no union! Without Nurses the hospital can't run!

    Gromit replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, having worked in a union job (not nursing) and in non-union jobs, over all, I agree with most on here -there is ALWAYS a trade-off (either way) -you have to decide which is best for you. The...

  24. Mandatory Night Shifts?

    Gromit replied to RedHead85's topic in General Nursing

    Oddly enough, night-positions usually expect you to be reasonably self-sufficient, because staffing is lighter, and the bosses are home, doctors prefer to sleep at night, etc etc. But it is true that...

  25. CEO told me to stay home while state evaluators vist the place I work..:(

    Gromit replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    couldn't agree more with Caliotter and the others. "state day" (or week, depending) is just no fun -tempers run close to the boiling point, the "head honchos" are everywhere worrying themselves (and...