David13 MSN, RN

David13 has 20 years experience as a MSN, RN.

Latest Activity

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   How much do YOU think nurses are worth?

   David13 replied to mystory's topic in General Nursing

   But the healthcare system can sustain CEOs making 10x that amount? In my humble opinion, it seems there should be a ratio that is somewhat better
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   People really need to stop coming into nursing

   David13 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

   At least most teachers can retire at age 55 with a pension and full medical benefits, not to mention having summers
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   After Nursing: Is There Life Out There?

   David13 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Of course they can't say anything to your face, but that bias is not always "unconscious". .
4. 

   CEO compensation

   David13 replied to dzadzey's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   I completely disagree with this. I think the CEO could probably disappear tomorrow and no one would even notice that he/she was gone. They trot out that old "indispensable" line every time someone...
5. 

   Speaking foreign languages

   David13 replied to wanderlust99's topic in General Nursing

   Policies are only as good as their enforcement. Where is management when this is
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   Surviving a passive aggressive co-worker?

   David13 replied to TheOracle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   How about "women"? Or, in my opinion, their gender was completely irrelevant to the discussion. They could have been referred to simply by their titles: LPN, Medical Assistant, etc. I know this is a...
7. 

   Not a waitress or barista

   David13 replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

   I see absolutely nothing wrong with showing family members the way to the cafeteria. Extenuating circumstances are one thing, but for the vast majority of family members, they should neither be...
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   The weekly addition to the workload...

   David13 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

   The thing that always annoys me is that it is always the nurses who are made to pick up these extra tasks. It seems that EVERYTHING is nursing's responsibility. Cutting housekeeping to save money?...
9. 

   nurses VS doctors

   David13 replied to iamann's topic in General Nursing

   You are absolutely doing your job when you question an order that you believe may harm the patient. Being a patient advocate is one of the primary roles of a nurse. For your administration to say...
10. 

    did the Dr. have a right to scold this nurse?

    David13 replied to Lurker011's topic in General Nursing

    Both nurses and physicians are independently licensed professionals. Unless a physician is the nurse's supervisor, a physician has no business reprimanding a fellow licensed professional. The word...
11. 

    Question about expiration date on RN License

    David13 replied to iamNurse23's topic in General Nursing

    Many states stagger the dates for professional license renewals. If your particular renewal is initially less than the normal extension period, they should be adjusting the licensing fee
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    HATING MED/SURG

    David13 replied to pale_pilsen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In my opinion, this type of comment that implies that the nurse is at fault for their inability to manage an inherently unmanageable situation, is harmful to the nursing profession. Yes, time...
13. 

    Diversity.. at what price?

    David13 replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THIS. Communication between health care providers, by its very nature, cannot and should not be one-sided. I agree that there must be patience taken on the side of the listener; however, the speaker...
14. 

    Woo Hoo!!! I'm done!!!!

    David13 replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    You're an inspiration!
15. 

    They won't stop calling me!

    David13 replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    And when did it become acceptable for managers to not have a plan in place and to then hold the staff nurse responsible for this mismanagement? As for not answering the calls, that is not this...