Yeah, this is a double-edged sword. Our unit has been very short-staffed lately. I get called all the time, and I usually say no. It's very hard for me to pick up with short notice. But I do pitch...
My opinion/suggestion..... I don't believe that the NCLEX measures what it is supposed to measure. That is, I don't believe that it separates the competent from the incompetent. I think the people...
nursynursenursenurse replied to GadgetRN71's topic in General Nursing
I would speak with a manager (or two, three, whatever) and tell them the story. Then get them to sign a paper or state (in front of a witness of your choosing, like a co-worker, not another...
nursynursenursenurse replied to lizzieB05's topic in General Nursing
Our unit is self-scheduled, and we run into this. I no longer worry about it, because at this point, I'm doing a dedicated schedule of the same days each week. However, when I was doing the...
nursynursenursenurse replied to tirednursedude's topic in General Nursing
My vote is scam. I think that when Magnet started, it was a great way to recognize hospitals that probably already had most of the criteria in place. Now it's just a way for money and attention to...