erroridiot

Ships do sink at times. The ship may be sinking but you have options. It never hurts to explore your options. I always keep a contingent extra money job in my back pocket. Unfortunately, I have been a nurse for many years and have seen many a ship sink for various reasons. When I was younger the only option I could see was clinging to the ship while it sank.

Unfortunately, I have worked for several private duty companies and the schedulers lie, bait and switch, and play such nasty games. Are they actually trained to do this?

Is barrier cream or ointment used? Examples: Calmoseptine, A & D, Zinc Oxide, Desitin

If I could be in a position to go back to school, I would get a degree in anything except nursing. I would go into anything else, there are so many other better fields and working conditions such as pharmacy, dietician, social work, even accounting or radiology fields - anything but nursing. Sorry to say it, but nurses are treated like dirt with horrendous working conditions. This could be an opportunity to do something other than nursing.

How about the choice of nursing as a career? Could that be considered to be an error?

have been hired on the spot several times - each and every one was a truly unforunate experience

I do not consider leaving my "mark on the world". I leave that business to my dog. Have you tried to find a mentor? It gets better, but not right away.

Nurse managers should just simply roll up their sleeves and get to work - no matter what they are wearing.

If they treat you like this before they hire you, how will they treat you after you are hired?

Did you give them your resume? Did you fill out an application? How much information do they have about you? If it is that frightening, notify the local police or the state attorney general office, FBI and /or dept. of community health.

IO has been around for kids and adults at least 25-30 yr. It comes and goes in popularity.

Time to start looking for a respectable supervisor. There is one out there just waiting for you. Go forth and find a supervisor you deserve.

I would suggest keeping your name and location confidential. Employee information is sensitive and confidential. If your employees read this, they will know that you are not keeping their issues confidential. This also brings to task the quality of care at your facility for all to see if they know where you work. Management 101: Keep all employee information confidential. Loose lips sink ships. Just a suggestion.

your director is a social worker? do you have a nurse supervisor?

Shortage? Look at this: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr1929ih/pdf/BILLS-112hr1929ih.pdf