Wow, you're very active to say the least! I like the "Walk Off The Pounds" series by Leslie Sansone. It's very easy to do, and you can take it up a notch by adding 5 lbs hand or ankle weights. Another...
NurseRatchett replied to AudioGirl's topic in General Nursing
I would have to say without a doubt YES! It doesn't matter what your education is, RN or LVN, nurses can be and are very mean to each other. The backstabbing, backbiting, jealousy, insecurities, power...
Hmmm, I don't think you overreacted or underreacted in this sticky situation. You want to keep your porfessionalism, but at the same time let this jackass know that what he said wasn't acceptable or...
Try searching the net for leadership courses and speak with HR about any trainings they might offer. In the meantime look at these: http://www.leadershipiq.com http://www.amanet.org...
This is a late post, but hopefully you have moved on to something better. The others are right. Her treatment of you shows blatant disrespect and disregard to you, your schedule and your competency....
NurseRatchett replied to KrustyTheNurse's topic in Nurse Management
:yeahthat: this advice is absolutely head on (just like that stupid commercial) I had a nurse assistant who was the EXACT same way as the person you described. Classical passive-aggressive, very...
I have had a brush with this as well. The nurse was diagnosed with a life changing disease. Naturally, her focus was on her health, and lots of mistakes were being made that she normally wouldn't...
Also try: The One Minute Manager The Girls Guide To Being The Boss Without Being A ***** 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 48 Laws of Power They certainly helped me when I first started! Good luck...
I agree. I have a job offer from another facility for 20k more than what I make now at my current job. I've done more for my department in the past 18 months than the previous nurse who had been...
NurseRatchett replied to MsPiggy's topic in Psychiatric
MsPiggy's post (hey hey I like the sound of that!), sounds so much like what I'm going through. I too work in SA recovery. A lot of my co-workers from MGMT ON DOWN are in recovery. Not that that makes...
My favorite trick is to keep them distracted and get the needle in quickly. It takes some practice, but it's worth it. But like the other poster said, some will still complain, regardless of what...