bestbabynurse

With the economic changes affecting hospitals, how will the budget cuts affect maternity? And what trends are you seeing in how these areas are staffed?

O.K. Your unit scares me. We have had a few staff members cut. So, I doubt if they're hiring. But if they were, sure wish you could join me where I am. We have a few little issues, but on the whole we care about each other. Hope things get better whe...

I would like to take this opportunity to apologize for my lack of tact in suggesting that you are not a team player a few posts ago. I was getting tired and realized soon afterward, that I needed a break from the online thing. My apology is public be...

You and your family have my sympathy in the loss of your brother.

My almost errors during my first year: PRN Haldol "DO NOT GIVE IV"on each bottle. I wipe off the IV hub with my alcohol, look at my syringe, bug out my eyes, get the chill that goes down the body leaving the nose cold, and then give it IM. "Whew" Giv...

I meant hope it makes you feel beeter.

OP: I posted this recently to someone else. It may make you feel better. " That reminds me of when one day the nurse who was taking care of my mom, called me. By that time my mom had been in a nursing home a few years. She said she called to tell me ...

Thank you. Just the sort of thing I was looking for. I'd rather run around than be replaced by tee shirts. :-D

Being able to positively contribute to a persons memories during their life events. Hearing: "I remember you from my last baby", accompanied by a smile. My crazy coworkers (really, its everybody else), and seeing how awesome they were when they becam...

I suggest you read the thread from beginning to end (oops), I mean to now. You will see that many have brought up if JW's should even work in hospitals because of their refusing to hang blood. As far as your other points are concerned, you need to do...

PS Hypocaff., you also just made up your own thread, this thread is entitled: Re: ? Jehovah's Witnesses......and blood

Like I said: Think deeply. You (in general) can't say people of a whole religious group should not work in a hospital. Religious freedom, Hello? ( Um, I omitted telling about my racial experiences, as that would be off the subject. ) The point is: Fo...

My first year was similar. I got the 1.5 years in and switched to psych for a while. How appropriate. :-D

Part of the reason we can easily speak and write about our views today is because of the freedoms that Jehovah’s Witnesses fought to keep. Our laws regarding freedom of speech, freedom of the press and freedom of religion stem from court battles foug...

Well, I'm not a lawyer, but I can say that it is obvious to everyone reading your thread that you have been mistreated by your employer. As to how many laws were broken, I don't know. But you can do your homework, while at the same time 'keep crossin...

Congratulations!

You could keep going with this as far as I'm concerned. The most interesting thing I have read in a long time. I really want to know more. What things were the same and "part of the worldwide culture of nursing"? I find this very fascinating like I'm...

My manager stopped in my doorway when I was a patient a couple of weeks ago, but she stopped more as a visitor. It was the next day after my surgery and I was feeling better. Totally different. That visit was appreciated. What happened with the OP is...

Just curious as to which areas I should concentrate on as far as keeping up my skills is concerned, or picking up new ones. Any input will be appreciated. Everybody is thinking job security these days.

LOL Yes, the naked dream. I had my first just before my surgery. I was wondering around the bowels of hospital naked, trying to find my way to surgery. Funny thing...nobody in my dream seemed to care. LOL

My clock is also set for 5:05 AM. Too lazy to have to hit a snooze button? lol Don't you hate it when you dream all night long and then have to work?..It's like working a double without the pay. My favorite is when: I was dreaming I was was working...

I hope you have success as a student and in your future nursing career. My suggestion to you is to be a little less defensive and more open minded. I also hope you quickly learn what it means to be a team player. It will make others ready to help you...

Of course, you are entitled to your opinion. But I don't believe I was off the subject when I suggested that there may be some prejudice behind the anger and defensiveness I am picking up on by a couple of the postings to this thread. Often, prejudic...

I too am stuck on the intrusive behavior of your manager. I'm so sorry you had such a terrible experience. I can't even imagine how you feel. Travel50: You just gave me a headache, as I had to go so quickly from "Oh how terrible!", to "Oh how wonderf...

Not everyone is agreeable to work with someone with unfamiliar beliefs, customs, backgrounds; and look for valid reasons to avoid having to deal with them. To say "it is wrong or unfair to get someone else to provide one form of medical treatment for...