cdsga

cdsga

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  1. Why such high new RN turnover?

    cdsga replied to Calder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not to mention as soon as you get a process down, they change how you do it, telling you that the way you used to do it or was taught to do it is no longer the JCAHO way. So just a short time to...

  2. Why such high new RN turnover?

    cdsga replied to Calder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    from loby7641 "just from looking at these boards it seems like there is a lack of leadership developed and the leadership is silo'ed so you have each group thinking they are important..." this is a...

  3. Why such high new RN turnover?

    cdsga replied to Calder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I heard today that the real economic indicator in growth is job turn, meaning those at retirement age actually retire from their present position and let the new come in and claim those jobs left...

  4. Why such high new RN turnover?

    cdsga replied to Calder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Solidifies my theory that we never get out of high

  5. What NOT to say during an interview

    cdsga replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    On not being perfect from other people's perspectives I'm reminded of a Jackson Browne song "These Days" Final lines are "please don't confront me with my failures.....I'm aware of them." Nuff...

  6. What NOT to say during an interview

    cdsga replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "I personally like my body and I'm grateful that you have come into my life to help me on my path to self-improvement because I'm striving for perfection. I have enjoyed this interview and I always...

  7. Are oral contraceptives healthcare?

    cdsga replied to cargalrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I suppose that the healthcare today was not available when the Constitution was written. But it does state that the gov't is to guard the general welfare of the citizenry. General statement, but...

  8. Why such high new RN turnover?

    cdsga replied to Calder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As bad as I hate to admit it-all service related jobs, police, fire, EMT, nurses, doctors, etc. have to staff units 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. I find it hard to believe, but I too see that...

  9. Why such high new RN turnover?

    cdsga replied to Calder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I meant to say in a traditional hospital setting. Sorry for the oddness-just trying to give the options out

  10. Why such high new RN turnover?

    cdsga replied to Calder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As with any thing, generationally speaking, the nurses who have been nurses for 30 years+ understand that the workplace was much different than it is today. We paved the way for more autonomy,...

  11. Why such high new RN turnover?

    cdsga replied to Calder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Seems like a vicious cycle-educate for accreditation/run hospitals for accreditation-get more money-hire more expendables that don't join lock step-have students drop out and get more students-there's...

  12. Why such high new RN turnover?

    cdsga replied to Calder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Exactly my point-I don't blame anyone for taking care of self. Just a change in times and employers have always banked on the opposite. They are not prepared for people who won't dish out what's...

  13. Why such high new RN turnover?

    cdsga replied to Calder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think as patient safety factors are tabulated over time, the information will speak for itself. The documentation was perfect but the care was far from it. Hospitals will have to pay nurses at...

  14. Why such high new RN turnover?

    cdsga replied to Calder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Since my 5 year run at surgical services educator I know that historically hospitals trend turnover rates. Their goal is to at least keep nurses one year. The theory is, by historical data, that if...

  15. Why such high new RN turnover?

    cdsga replied to Calder's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is a vast difference between school and actual work reality. I do believe they should bring back the Student Nurse work license so you can get get a better sense of what the work routine is....

  16. Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    cdsga replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    We just need to be compassionate to one another and understand that all of us and any profession can suffer from depression. I'm glad that there are treatment modalities that can help people function...

  17. Are oral contraceptives healthcare?

    cdsga replied to cargalrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes I understand about equal opportunity employment, but I do know that there is college in GA that prohibited gay or those who have committed adultery from being an employee at that college. The law...

  18. Are oral contraceptives healthcare?

    cdsga replied to cargalrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I suppose if it was an elective situation I would budget the money and pay for it myself, if it was an emergency then I would have to have a payment plan. I do think that if a religious institution...

  19. Are oral contraceptives healthcare?

    cdsga replied to cargalrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    lawrence j. morris, general counsel of the catholic university of america, said in an email to best's news service that even with the obama administration's accommodation proposal, some university...

  20. Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    cdsga replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    As far as "begging the question" entry-I don't understand. Guess I'm too practical and literal. If I hear a statement and it is based on some crazy logic then I would say (probably not use the...

  21. Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    cdsga replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    quote from dbsa (depression and bipolar support alliance): "depression is a treatable illness marked by changes in mood, thought and behavior. it affects people of all ages, races, ethnic groups and...

  22. Are oral contraceptives healthcare?

    cdsga replied to cargalrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    the preamble to the us constitution states that the government should promote the general welfare of the country. it's a pretty short document, doesn't cover everything, but it does give the people...

  23. Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    cdsga replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone needs help now and then whether it be counseling, support system via family/friends, pharmaceuticals or a combination of all the above. Life is tough no matter what profession you are in....

  24. Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    cdsga replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    There is a trend now to look you up and see what you frequent and what you say and there have been cases where people were disciplined due to that very social networking content, especially if...

  25. Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    cdsga replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I have a problem with employers digging into your personal life, but we have the right to choose employers who have such intrusive mandates for hire. There are many things people do in their personal...