RN1263

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1. Where do we draw the line with abuse towards nurses?

   RN1263 replied to Jahans Mommy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Boy I just had hospital orientation today, haven't worked in a hospital in a while. And they shoved those surveys down our throats! I wanted to puke it back

2. Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

   RN1263 replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

   I think discrimination against anyone is wrong, unless what you are doing is illegal of course. I'm not overweight, but I am a smoker who is trying to quit. Haven't smoked in 2 weeks. I agree that...

3. Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

   RN1263 replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

   One of my nursing instructors was a very large lady...probably 300lbs easy, possibly more. However, she physically could do everything she needed to do and then some. She had already had one bariatric...

4. Where do we draw the line with abuse towards nurses?

   RN1263 replied to Jahans Mommy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   It's ridiculous! Even in home health care families can and do treat you like poo and your suppose to smile and take it and mind you, you are in "their" homes, very uncomfortable! That's just one of...

5. Happening again

   RN1263 replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

   Not necessarily, a realized the more and more I complained that I was not wanting and not happy with my job anymore! I tried to make it work and it just no longer fit what I wanted for my career and...

6. Happening again

   RN1263 replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

   I also saw no light at the end of the tunnel....also my company started adding additional stuff to be done by field staff (not patient care related) that just made my day and life harder then it...

7. Happening again

   RN1263 replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

   Today is the last day of my field home health RN position and I couldn't be frinkin' happier! After almost 5 years of late night charting, weekend work, nasty homes, ect.....I'm OUT! And if you are...

8. Pre-employment physical question

   RN1263 replied to RN1263's topic in Occupational Health

   I went back to have my TB read and they couldn't find my chart....it was in the medical directors office. She came out to get me to have a "chat". After hearing what I had to say she signed off so I...

9. Pre-employment physical question

   RN1263 posted a topic in Occupational Health

   Hi, I'm an RN with Bipolar disorder. I had a pre-employment physical yesterday and the MD stated she "might" put my file on the medical directors desk for review. How do I know if I passed or if they...

10. Nurse with Multiple Sclerosis hard to find a job

    RN1263 replied to msgirl68's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I don't know if you've found employment yet, but I have had MS for 20 yrs, since I was 21 and I'm 41 now. This is what I wound do in your situation. I would say that you took FMLA for a "family issue"...

11. Anyone know if Univ Hosp has the same Physical Assessment as CCF?

    RN1263 replied to fostercatmom's topic in Ohio Nursing

    So sorry you went through all that for nothing.... What test did they have for knowledge and psych? ...just

12. Anyone know if Univ Hosp has the same Physical Assessment as CCF?

    RN1263 replied to fostercatmom's topic in Ohio Nursing

    OMG....I'm in shock! What the HELL... That is ridiculous and I'm outraged they can do that....period! What did they tell you? that you didn't try to throw out your neck or back enough?

13. Anyone know if Univ Hosp has the same Physical Assessment as CCF?

    RN1263 replied to fostercatmom's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Video?

14. Home health and family life?

    RN1263 replied to vbgniner's topic in Home Health

    Csherrn, 11-15 patients???? how long are your days? Sorry but that load is ridiculous in my

15. Home health and family life?

    RN1263 replied to vbgniner's topic in Home Health

    I have charting almost every night! and I've been doing intermittent HH visits for 4 1/2 yrs., the problem is once the higher ups know you can handle a lot, then you get a LOT or I do. It doesn't...