Who?Me?

Wage freezes, elmination of all but pm shift differentials, new employee wage grids lowered, no education benefits, the "revamping" of the clinical ladder has been "happening" for 4 years, on-call pay decreased, and the employee discount in cafeteria eliminated.

I find that the docs with the worst behavior actually are stunted socially-never learned how to play well with others. Redirection will work with some, flat out telling others to stop talking to you like that this instant works with others, and others will just get written up and brought before their peers in a review board and counseled. I don't care how tired, overworked, underappreciated you are Ms/Mr Doctor--I do not get spoken to that way and neither does my staff. I also would have never spoken to anyone who is employed by that MD other than in a professional manner. Remember the hospital is just like middle school or high school--everyone is in a click and talking behind each other's backs even when you don't think they are.

What bothers me? Blood-nope. Vomit-nope. Gun shot or knife wounds-nope. Sticking any kind of line inside someone's body-nope. Cautery in surgery-nope. What gets me is: Throat secretions. Even after 18 years I have to think of something else, anything else when I have to suction a trach.

You are correct about the AP being too high. Is this pt's issue that he wants to finish his treatment faster?

Be honest- you are looking for a change and to broaden your scope as a professional. Burnout happens. Been there done that and changing your workplace can help you, and helps your employer keep a good nurse. I would go into the interview knowing a ton about the new potential workplace and how it will benefit them and you to get you this position. Good luck!

goats'r'us- As long as the nose piercing is small and discreet it really isn't a problem. It is the multiple eyebrow piercings, the tongue piercing that constantly clacks against the teeth or that you can't stop playing with that are distracting during the interview process. I wouldn't mention it during the interview. If you are offered the job, the time to ask about dress code/personal appearance policy will be when talking to HR.

If you want a job you need to look and act the part. No one is looking down on anyone here-what they are doing is venting and trying to help the next person. Nurses are expected to look and act in a particular way. How often do you see a physician with blue hair and multiple piercings? You don't because this would make them an outsider and patients would not take them seriously. If patients don't take you seriously, it doesn't matter how great you are at your job because you won't have a job.

I don't think it is a smile. She is in shock.

Opens doors to becoming a Surgical NP that can assist in the operating room and do post-operative care. Your clinical experiences in NP school will give you exposure in plenty of areas. Just think about how much you learned after leaving school and working...tons! Same thing will happen with your time as a NP. Good luck! Where are you going to school for your NP? It is one of the things I toss around for my future...been a nurse for 19 years and still looking at all the areas I haven't worked and just wonder what I am missing

Absolutely. Even with scrubbing my hands multiple times per day and wear a hat, mask, gown, and gloves in the OR, I take a shower. I have to wash the hospital off asap.

You need to send this to the hospital administer, the director of nursing and the ER/ED director at the very least. I would also send it to the local paper.

Doesn't have to be "leaked" by anyone. All HR has to do is search for you and read your posts. Just safer not to post work-related stuff on social networking sites.

I never post about work. Not only can it get you in trouble with current job, but hurt your prospects with future employers.

I would contact the "big" companies despite what is on their websites about not doing donations "at this time." This may be old information that has not be removed from the websites. What's it going to hurt to ask? All they can do is say "no" and most likely they will send a few samples with the negative reply. The American Cancer Society PR department might be able to direct you as to where to get donation as well. Search the "contact us" section for that department on the ACS website. Good luck-worthwhile project!

Most new grads start at the bedside either in the hospital, LTC, or home care. There will be days when you feel like you have to wash in bleach when you get home. I remember throwing away shoes that when an alcoholic patient with esophogeal varices was bleeding out and unfortunately it was all over my uniform and shoes-yep...showered at work, wore work scrubs and non-skid footie socks home that day and showered again at home. If it can come out of a human body as a nurse you will have it on you at some point in your career.:barf01: