dlatimer

dlatimer

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  1. Nursing Boards: Protect the Public or Organizations?

    dlatimer posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Purpose of State Boards: Protect the Public or Organizations? I was recently introduced to a problem a nurse had with their State Board of Nursing and their employer, a hospital. The nurse was...

  2. Nursing Boards: Protect the Public or Organizations?

    dlatimer replied to dlatimer's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sorry I wasn't clear. To summarized: Bad staffing conditions result in poor patient outcome. Who regulates that staffing levels are adequate? Nurses risk their jobs when they demand/stand up for...

  3. Nursing Boards: Protect the Public or Organizations?

    dlatimer replied to dlatimer's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Nursing Shortage resources: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/media/FactSheets/NursingShortage.htm The statements below are from AACN Nursing Shortage Fact Sheet, April 2011. According to a report released by...

  4. Do they have to know? I need help!!!

    dlatimer replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would think twice and cover all your bases. I self reported and since then have been unemployed for over 2 years. Story: When I began my nursing career if I did what was the best for the...

  5. From the Other Side of the Bed Rails - When the Nurse Becomes the Patient

    dlatimer replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    When I was a patient at the same hospital I had been working at, I was ignored and heavily medicated after surgery. I only had my vital signs taken a dozen times and the day after I had my chest tube...

  6. From the Other Side of the Bed Rails - When the Nurse Becomes the Patient

    dlatimer replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I understand, absolutely. I have been there and was

  7. Very nervous.. can I lose my license for this?

    dlatimer replied to glitterness's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with many of comments because I have worked at a SNF. But, will you lose your license? It depends on the relationship with your institution and the Board of Nursing. My story illustrates....

  8. What would you do

    dlatimer replied to SashaO's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    These are some great replies. I wonder if the bottom line isn't the incentive behind the VP's comments? Return on investment. I had an incident that is related. When I began my nursing career if I...

  9. Pick and choose policy

    dlatimer replied to canesdukegirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Favoritism is probably always going to be present. This story is related. When I began my nursing career if I did what was the best for the patient, and I didn’t step on the doctor’s toes too...

  10. Does anyone have a GOOD manager

    dlatimer replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a couple of good managers over the years, but find they are just like people: some good, some not so good. It seems the managers attitudes have changed over the years. Here is my story...

  11. I hate nursing..

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

    Kudos to you bree* for being honest, I

  12. "Fired for NO Reason"

    dlatimer replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So, there is a price on life? (But, I may be quietly smiling while tripping you up.) Do you agree that men, as well as women, can be

  13. "Fired for NO Reason"

    dlatimer replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    After reading most of these posts it is obvious that there are different perspectives. I find it interesting that compassion is a 'requirement' for being a good nurse, but I have trouble finding it...

  14. Is this a productive management style?

    dlatimer replied to Vonique's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To me, it's all about trust. If you don't trust your employees, then how can they trust you? Adults should be expected to act as such. Scowling and threatening are methods used in grade school. I...

  15. Why did you retire or become inactive?

    dlatimer posted a topic in Retired Nurses

    I find it interesting that the amount of graduate students increase each year and the number of active nurses don't. Why is this? Why did you retire or become inactive? I am looking for problems in...

  16. I hate nursing..

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

    kdc, It's only a job. It's not your life. You get to decide. Start looking elsewhere now. I would rather work for less money and be happy than sacrifice my children and marriage. Everyone has...

  17. I hate nursing..

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

    speaking for myself, i can't know anyone's experience in bedside nursing and i have known nursing units that are exactly as ty described. my experiences are are mine alone and my perspective is...

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

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

    I would agree with your comment if the hospitals demonstrated they were doing the right thing for the patient. I think the nurses were standing up for the patients in striking for lower nurse/patient...

  19. How alcoholic nurses seek medical assistence when its theie workplace

    dlatimer replied to annmariern's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The best reason for not seeking treatment with your employer is the possibility they will use your personal problem as a weapon. Your professional board may also do so. They both did to

  20. How alcoholic nurses seek medical assistence when its theie workplace

    dlatimer replied to annmariern's topic in Nurses Recovery

    AM, Please be assured you are not alone. I can only tell you my own experience and how I was able to find serenity. Without serenity my life was chaotic and without clear direction. Life is not...

  21. I hate nursing..

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

    I appreciate reading the posts from people who are relatively new to nursing and those who have changed careers and have problems with the double standard and unrealistic demands of the job in...

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

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

    Each situation will undoubtedly be different, but health care is obviously different than building cars or any other industry. Any industry can realize the value of their product decrease and...

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

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

    The way I understand it is that union members vote on issues affecting them. The members could vote out the union. The union would be a collective voice of the members. In my very humble opinion,...

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

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

    There may be some media support coming our way. Check out this NYT opinion article: Op-Ed Contributor - Why Lower Nurse-Patient Ratios Matter -

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

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

    Hospitals are quick to insert the word 'abandon' into any conversation regarding a strike. Hospital administrators and doctors want to keep us busy complaining about trivial stuff. They don't want...