manager123

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1. Hospital Profits Over Patient Safety: The reasons you should not be a nurse

   manager123 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

   Speaking as a manager and seeing this happen to family members applying for positions. The "no call back" from employers and disconnect between HR and managers for open positions is all too common....

2. Explaining Absence During Colleague's Vacation

   manager123 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   This is quite the 'all about me' pity party isn't it? Absolutely fascinating that you dare call yourself a leader. You and your attitude are why nurses are leaving the profession. Not only are they...

3. Explaining Absence During Colleague's Vacation

   manager123 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   Reading through most pages of this post (I skipped a few), one area is not clear to me. Does the other area not have a shift charge nurse and reasonably competent staff? If so, they should only need...

4. What would you do?

   manager123 replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

   Do you know if references are collected by phone or by an anonymous survey with questions to mark and a box to complete if desired for "additional information"? In some states, if references are...

5. Interpreting New Director Behavior/Personality

   manager123 replied to mermer_rn's topic in General Nursing

   I have managed to stick out a horrid director in my lifetime. However, she was a temporary manager and I was hoping that she would not be the permanent one. Completely different personality than our...

6. Suspended from work for an investigation,can i resign and take another, will i look guilty

   manager123 replied to SuziQ63's topic in General Nursing

   I am a bit confused. You were terminated because of ONE medication error and a negative drug screen? I think you said you took a drug test but did not see the results. BON will typically not care if...

7. Told to fake vital signs

   manager123 replied to gypsierose's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Dear caring CNA who is going to be a wonderful nurse, document your request for common equipment in writing to the DON. Staff should not have to count on 'sharing' personal equipment. In that email...

8. BSN with recent dui denied to sit for the nclex California

   manager123 replied to Timboslice's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   California is not a compact state. Since the DUI is recent, you might need to talk to a lawyer. It will be worth the expense but make sure you are talking to a lawyer with experience for CA BRN...

9. My Mom passed away. Did I do the right thing?

   manager123 replied to LovingMom1's topic in General Nursing

   You are an amazing daughter who provided care that was above and beyond. Sadly, our moms don't live forever except in our hearts. Please reach out to talk to someone. Surprisingly even our funeral...

10. Confused

    manager123 replied to jenal77's topic in Emergency

    There are a variety of preceptors out there. Some are nurturing and caring and others will do as little as possible for their preceptee. Having a preceptee can slow 'their' routine down. . . the...

11. Confused

    manager123 replied to jenal77's topic in Emergency

    Do NOT leave it off your job experience or work history. All employers do background checks and this will show up. In some states, this is enough to terminate you or fail to hire you because you...

12. lying about clinical hours

    manager123 replied to astrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Many posters seem to think this person will fail boards. What if he is a great test taker and passes? Review courses can be fabulous in helping students at all levels pass required boards. These...

13. Wondering if I am eligible to get into the nursing program

    manager123 replied to Tiffrose's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    IF you were truly never charged or you were a juvenile and are able to seal your records, this does NOT need to be disclosed in applications or entrance issues. Once the record is sealed, the charge...

14. Wondering if I am eligible to get into the nursing program

    manager123 replied to Tiffrose's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Yes, retain a lawyer or look for lower cost legal aid (perhaps with paralegals?) that can do the necessary research to see if you truly have a record of any type. If you were a minor (under 18) there...

15. Lost stethoscopes

    manager123 replied to mthiga's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the neon colored tubing. Once I bought a bright neon pink stethoscope, I never had an issue. Even the doctors wouldn't borrow it! Bright yellow, green or whatever really did the trick....