exit96

exit96

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  1. 2 Weeks Notice?

    exit96 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a new job offer, much better pay Current employer has been messing with me recently, unnecessarily, I don't trust them, I don't see myself ever going back there. It's not like me to...

  2. 2 Weeks Notice?

    exit96 replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to agree. I've been at this awhile myself, and the world has changed a lot. Good to be a Nurse, and the current demand has made at least that part of the scene advantageous for Nurses. What I...

  3. Assignment, over stressed floor

    exit96 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in LTC, on the rehab/covid unit. We've been getting over loaded, is how I would say it. Recently the floor had 19 skilled residents, and 4 LTC residents. 1 Nurse, 2 aides. You all know the...

  4. Assignment, over stressed floor

    exit96 replied to exit96's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, hot

  5. Unions - Yay or Nay?

    exit96 replied to Kiwi82's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I've been part of bigger, strong Unions, and these I would support 100%. Currently I was in a small, amalgamated union, which is basically worthless. I am currently wondering how to expose the...

  6. Pickup bonus

    exit96 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I did a search to see if this topic is on here, didn’t find it. If you know of a link so we don’t recreate the wheel please feel free to direct me. 1- My inquiry: my facility offers a bonus for...

  7. How many jobs have you had in your career?

    exit96 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    CNA before being an RN: First place for a year in LTC Second place hospital CNA 3 years LPN at facility for 1 year per diem while finishing my RN (I think I had like 2 others jobs along...

  8. Dialysis Nursing in a nutshell

    exit96 replied to perksrn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I think you are reading way too much into what I'm saying. A "team" first and foremost? Absolutely! But let's not mix licensure and roles, it's best for the patients. As far as the machines, it...

  9. I've grown tired of FMC

    exit96 replied to JJohnson's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Accurate observations, I agree. One other, BIG Item...the insurance sucks bad. United Health Care, Express Scripts, Accredo, hell you don’t even know how to get something accomplished. United...

  10. RN patient ratio in dialysis

    exit96 replied to Steve123's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Michigan 1:16 4 techs when fully

  11. Dialysis Nursing in a nutshell

    exit96 replied to perksrn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Nice job writing this, very accurate. I've been a Dialysis RN now for 1&1/2 years, 16 chair clinic, 1 Nurse, 4 techs. It has been a difficult, interesting time, I do enjoy it, but some things...

  12. Concerned

    exit96 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I’m in month 8 of a new position, it’s in a dialysis unit, but this isn’t specific to dialysis. Last week a new, or newly reinforced policy for the techs to weigh the patients on the way out was...

  13. Concerned

    exit96 replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    After putting my thoughts, and reality down here, I guess I know what the right response to this

  14. Married Male Nursing Students

    exit96 posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Any of you guys married nursing students? I am, and there are some "being surrounded by females" issues to deal with...My wife has been great the whole way through, but she follows me so closely now...

  15. Hindrance to professional growth

    exit96 posted a topic in Emergency

    I have this in the ER thread because I am in ER. Therefore with the acuity levels, "conveniences" are not, or shouldn't be a hindrance to patient care. I'll try to make this short, I a really quite...

  16. Schedule

    exit96 posted a topic in General Nursing

    How "far out" do you know your schedule, and KNOW that it will not change without all parties involved being in agreement? I have never ran into this problem but I have my schedule changing on me 1-2...

  17. PVT?

    exit96 posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Ok, I have seen some posts about the Pearsonvue Trick. In order to save myself some time digging around the posts here, so that I can get back to studying for my next Ped's exam on Monday, WHAT is the...

  18. Sexism in nursing

    exit96 replied to RNGuy12's topic in Men in Nursing

    I understand the physical differences, but I don't think that is a good excuse. I was a tech before a nurse, and I don't have a problem helping. But I have experienced, numerous times, at different...

  19. Sexism in nursing

    exit96 replied to RNGuy12's topic in Men in Nursing

    Sorry if I sound angry, I think sick of the gender bias would be more

  20. Man = muscle, being taken advantage of

    exit96 replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in Men in Nursing

    It's sexist and it's wrong...but don't look for it to ever

  21. Is this appropriate behaviour when placing a condom catheter?

    exit96 replied to canned_bread's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    SICK!!

  22. All Men Shift

    exit96 replied to kalevra's topic in Men in Nursing

    Of course, but they ARE NOT the same. Come

  23. All Men Shift

    exit96 replied to kalevra's topic in Men in Nursing

    Race differences are not the same as gender differences...so let's stick to comparing "apples to

  24. Male patient refuses Female Nurse

    exit96 replied to Pointofcareanalyst's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think it is time to hire RN's based on gender so that patients can be

  25. Male patient refuses Female Nurse

    exit96 replied to Pointofcareanalyst's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thanks for sharing. I'm not surprised at the lack of sensitivity, but the behavior after your requests are seriously worthy of legal