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  1. Residency or orientation - difference?

    manager123 replied to manager123's topic in General Nursing

    Finally coming back after a few hectic weeks at work and home. I greatly appreciate the sharing of experiences and comments. I wish nursing schools would be more objective in how they portray...

  2. Residency or orientation - difference?

    manager123 replied to manager123's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that has been my concern about the lack of standardization for a residency program. 'Residency' is being touted as the best thing since bubblegum to graduating students but they are also not...

  3. Must we "pay our dues" by working night shift?

    manager123 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I admit I skipped around in the thread. Just wanted to point out that where I am from, even a doctor note requesting day shift is not considered a legally required ADA accommodation. The manager can...

  4. Suspended without pay for expired TB requirement?

    manager123 replied to lsvalliant's topic in General Nursing

    As so many posters have noted, responsibility for renewals of anything is YOUR responsibility. Period. If you have a smart phone, put your renewal dates as a reminder the month BEFORE things expire....

  5. Hospital treating travel nurses better than their own staff?

    manager123 replied to Obsessedrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Your experience is very odd and not the norm I am used to. However, perhaps my experience is not the norm after all. You mentioned 'bidding' on a shift. It sounds like you are a union based hospital?...

  6. Placed on Performance Improvement Plan - What should I do?

    manager123 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    When you speak of hidden files, do you make the assumption that the manager office files only contain bad things? Yes, I have individual employee files. I keep copies of patient "thank you" cards,...

  7. Initially denied in CA, apply to other states?

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

    Is this your first time trying to get a license or are you trying for reciprocity from another state? Based on the charges you refer to, did your license have restrictions there or is the BRN just now...

  8. Placed on Performance Improvement Plan - What should I do?

    manager123 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Because of issues with reference, in my state, only a fool would give a reference that is more than date of hire, date of leaving the company, and the job title. No one knows who is on the phone line...

  9. Placed on Performance Improvement Plan - What should I do?

    manager123 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Wondern, thank you for your response and your questions. Let's see what I can answer. I have been in management for over 15 years. I work in a non-union environment. I work in a state with state ratio...

  10. Placed on Performance Improvement Plan - What should I do?

    manager123 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I am reading this thread with interest but somewhat dismayed that the content has moved from heartfelt advice to bashing of management (and other off topic areas) in general. Yes, there are managers/...

  11. Placed on Performance Improvement Plan - What should I do?

    manager123 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I am a manager and have placed staff on performance improvement plans. Some have been highly successful and others rapidly spiraled downhill. If you truly love your job, I would consider sticking it...

  12. Sandy Storm whom do I serve?

    manager123 replied to echoRNC711's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I live on the west coast. We don't have the ability to predict, track, or monitor impending disaster events as our earthquakes just "happen". We go to work every day knowing that we might have a "big...

  13. I dont' have a clue what to do, please someone help me.

    manager123 replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This may be too late but for anyone involved in a complaint or possible action against your license, I have 3 words of advice: Call a lawyer! They may not be able to sit with you during the initial...

  14. Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager

    manager123 replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    lvn2bsoon: If your soft spoken and quiet personality has you frozen in interviews or mumbling answers or not able to reply except for a few words, your chances of being hired are slim in today's...

  15. Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager

    manager123 replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This thread has generated so many responses that this advice might be in the pages somewhere already so forgive me if I am repeating what others may have already said. If you worked in multiple...

  16. Just started new job and then finds out it's downsizing????

    manager123 replied to jodyangel's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, layoffs typically go by seniority although there may be exceptions including long term employees in disciplinary actions, LOA folks etc that MaY be laid off first. I just find it a bit odd that...

  17. Just started new job and then finds out it's downsizing????

    manager123 replied to jodyangel's topic in Nursing Career

    Jody, I am not sure if you are working in a union environment but it feels odd that the newest hire is always the first canceled unless it is something in the union contract. I would certainly check...

  18. Just started new job and then finds out it's downsizing????

    manager123 replied to jodyangel's topic in Nursing Career

    One other thought after I posted. Make sure your co-workers know you are interested in picking up shifts. Depending on their situations and your hospital policies, they might be more than delighted to...

  19. Just started new job and then finds out it's downsizing????

    manager123 replied to jodyangel's topic in Nursing Career

    Make sure you know the hospital policy for cancellations and verify that it is being followed. Some places cancel per diem and part time first, others use a rotating system that includes all RNs on...

  20. Is magnet status hospitals shutting out all LVNs

    manager123 replied to ladymaam's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ladymaam, by identifying the state as California, you have cleared up much of the mystery. With our staffing ratios, many hospitals initially hired a large number of LVNs because the ratio laws speak...

  21. Texting while doing patient care?

    manager123 replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First was this an RN or an aid or medical assistant? Second report this person through a phone call to her supervisor. Do it by phone or in writing. This is inexcusable for anyone and I am pretty sure...

  22. ICU Nurses I Didn't Know You Could Do This???

    manager123 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    "Sometimes you have no choice but to connect multiple drips together, but its always important to remember everything that you have connected in that line". Seriously, don't even attempt to rely on...

  23. Lottery for holiday shift?

    manager123 replied to twoangels's topic in General Nursing

    Unit manager is clueless and it is a fabulous way to increase staff turnover and new orientation costs. She should create a staff scheduling committee and make sure to include staff that whine about...

  24. How Do I tell my current job that I need time off for 1 month to work as a camp nurse

    manager123 replied to careo180's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, I admire your guts for even thinking about this as an "option" but as several have noted, it would probably be a cold day in heck for your manager or institution to agree to this. You have...

  25. Am I crazy, because this seems VERY WRONG...

    manager123 replied to Fannie'sMom's topic in General Students

    What is the hire rate for your school post graduation? Are students having issues getting acute care positions? As a manager, your clinical experiences sound substandard for my area in California....