dlatimer

dlatimer

ICU, MS, Radiology, Long term care

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  1. Criticized by the media...(long)

    dlatimer replied to RN in pink's topic in Emergency

    I am hoping that all the media attention will focus on the real problems. You are not alone. I have been there. When I was asked for suggestions I politely explained how increased staffing would...

  2. Largest Nurses Strike in US History - Replacement Nurses Arrive - Your opinion

    dlatimer replied to girlvet's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I remain puzzled why nurses aren't employed. I wouldn't mention this but I got two phone calls this week from agencies wanting to hire anyone for Texas, California, Florida with ICU experience. I...

  3. Largest Nurses Strike in US History - Replacement Nurses Arrive - Your opinion

    dlatimer replied to girlvet's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Mike the Nurse, I understand the hospitals were told ahead of time and evidently oriented and temporarily hired 2800 staff and used 'other administrative personnel'. Pilots aren't professional? The...

  4. Largest Nurses Strike in US History - Replacement Nurses Arrive - Your opinion

    dlatimer replied to girlvet's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    HipBuddha, Non union, 'right to fire' state. Best of luck with work. Try my suggestions. Most of the new grads I worked with either worked as monitor techs or nursing techs. It seems if you show...

  5. Largest Nurses Strike in US History - Replacement Nurses Arrive - Your opinion

    dlatimer replied to girlvet's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I agree with the strike 100%. I completely sympathize having been fired 3 days after expressing my solicited opinion regarding the very same problems. I have been a nurse over 30 years and worked at...

  6. I hate nursing..

    dlatimer replied to flygirls2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lone RN, I agree with you 100%. I appreciate a challenge, but give me a fair chance to win. I think American culture places too much emphasis on what you do for a living. Ever notice at social...

  7. I hate nursing..

    dlatimer replied to flygirls2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lone RN, I can certainly identify with your thoughts about nursing as a job. I suppose it depends on what you want from a job and what the job demands of you. I agree that life does not exist of...

  8. I hate nursing..

    dlatimer replied to flygirls2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To Pleasekillme, I know how you feel and suspect the causes. I would like to know more about your experiences. The system seems to be broken. The nurse shortage is going on over 30 years now....

  9. what's wrong with HCA hospitals?

    dlatimer replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    Google HCA Lawsuits. Here is a sample of the 31000 hits. Nashville Newspaper: HCA facing class-action lawsuit over nurse staffing Company paid $2.7 million to settle prior case at same...

  10. what's wrong with HCA hospitals?

    dlatimer replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    CV... I resent your implication that I am lying. What would be my motive? I am not the only one who has gone through this at this HCA hospital. All the supervisors knew I was eating lunch at the...

  11. what's wrong with HCA hospitals?

    dlatimer replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    I expressed my concerns regarding short staffing, patient safety and lack of accessible resources for nurses. For example; I couldn't go to lunch because there was no one to watch the ventilated...

  12. I would like to hear from some nurse recruiters on why no one can find a job.

    dlatimer replied to meluhn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    c beshore rn, I think you have a good point. But, I think the cause/responsibility for this type of nursing has to attributed to where they were schooled. It seems the answer to nursing shortage...

  13. I would like to hear from some nurse recruiters on why no one can find a job.

    dlatimer replied to meluhn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    karenchad, That is a great question. All the problems you mentioned have been around for a long time. Older experienced nurses are too expensive and some, like you, realize things are not better...

  14. I would like to hear from some nurse recruiters on why no one can find a job.

    dlatimer replied to meluhn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Viviana, Thanks for your answer and candor. I have been applying to several positions in Kansas City and have received a form letter.."Fortunately we have several candidates apply for this...

  15. I would like to hear from some nurse recruiters on why no one can find a job.

    dlatimer replied to meluhn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have years of experience and have approx. 100 form letters (as stated above), 'We have had several people with experience which fit our needs better at this time." I even called one and asked what...

  16. So Many Students! Will Shortage Now End?

    dlatimer replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Students

    IMO, the nursing shortage will not end until the culture of health care changes. I was recently told by a human resources person that they could hire two graduate nurses for the same price of one...

  17. Centerpoint nurses to Decertify Union

    dlatimer replied to Nancy2's topic in General Nursing

    My only question is: If there is not a collective bargaining unit with power to make the changes in employment environment, who will look out for the nurses interest? Centerpoint Administration?...

  18. Centerpoint nurses to Decertify Union

    dlatimer replied to Nancy2's topic in General Nursing

    Who voted in the union to begin with? Were promises not