8ntth

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1. What is the major reason nurses leave?

   8ntth replied to saguaro13's topic in General Nursing

   I just retired a month ago after working 32 years in 3 different units in the same hospital. The main reason I quit as soon as I reached 62 was because of the never ending required hours, changing. Most of us worked 3-12's per week. That was chan...

2. Survey: Do you think hospitals should require a uniform code for nurses?

   8ntth replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Introductions and name badges are great but--- whose memory and attention span is up to par when they are sick?! I'm still in favor of a dress code that makes it easy to be identified as the nurse! instead of just another person working in the hospi...

3. Survey: Do you think hospitals should require a uniform code for nurses?

   8ntth replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   The hospital where I work has been in the process of changing to a uniform - dress code. In the past each unit had their own color of scrubs. We are now going to color by profession. All nurses are to wear navy &/or white. It can be all navy,...

4. Crazy Co-workers

   8ntth replied to NHLPN's topic in General Nursing

   JillR hit the nail on the head. Sick or not unacceptable behavior is just that!!!!!!!!!! Document such behavior and maybe the employer needs to be reminded that patients sue!!!!!!!!!!

5. Rude nursing comments

   8ntth replied to lynn1967's topic in Relations

   The rude comments can hurt! As nurses I think we are more sensitive than the general population so we're more upset at the rude comments. I really think all professions have rude - crude remarks made about them, but out of either jealousy or ignora...