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  1. Been there,done that

    going from hospital to LTC--am i crazy?

    What makes you think LTC will offer supportive management, less stress, and give you the opportunity to be as caring as you would
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    How does CM pay compare to bedside RN pay?

    I make somewhat more than hospital nurses. I am also eligible for 401K matching and work from home saving commuting and wardrobe
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    Completed my BSN

    You obtained your BSN. That is an accomplishment that will open many doors for you Perhaps, not right now.But.. it will pay off.
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    Compassionate Connected Care (C3)

    :roflmao:Take that Press
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    Should I take the HUGE paycut to switch from ICU to a clinic?

    You know ICU and night shift is sucking the life out of you. Eight bucks an hour is NOT worth your mental health. Unless your family and friends have been there, done that... their advice is worth...
  7. Been there,done that

    Why don't they call back?

    Applying for a position is done through the company's on line application process. You need to follow that process to be considered for any position. Best of luck, let us know how it's
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    Compassionate Connected Care (C3)

    You need a few more w's. Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. Scripting is indeed a major ew. Nurses are professionals that should not be forced to play the corporate
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    Compassionate Connected Care (C3)

    But of course! This is one of the main reasons bedside report has been implemented. "Mr. Smith, meet Sally Sue. She will be taking care of you now, and she is the bomb. You can rest assured that she...
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    Compassionate Connected Care (C3)

    Corporate ran nursing.. at it's finest! Perhaps acting classes will become mandatory
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    Just a regular ole nurse

    So not true.Market yourself and your experience. I have an ASN. I make the big bucks working from home. Think outside the hospital
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    Today's cringeworthy event..

    You took pleasure in
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    Just a regular ole nurse

    You are not viewed by administration as a competent, experienced nurse. You are viewed as a commodity in the grand scheme of making money for the corporate master. You will be handed more duties and...
  14. Been there,done that

    CNA Night Shift...housekeepers?

    Your for profit facility is working you to the bone, so they do not have to hire housekeeping. You have let them do so. Nothing will change now. Brush up the resume, start applying where you KNOW you...
  15. Been there,done that

    Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    So during an ER visit, a patient admits to having a gun in the house. Now the health care system is responsible to teach them the proper use of the weapon? Who would be the narcissist in this...
  16. Been there,done that

    Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    When and if I am asked that question .. the health care provider has no right to know. My right to own a weapon is personal. Let's say I offer the information that I have a 9mm Glock in my home...what...
  17. Been there,done that

    Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    No trigger finger allowed. Any way shape or form... My right index finger is MASTERED body and mind when I hold my
  18. Been there,done that

    Disrespectful ad against nurses on Craigslist

    It's Craig's list... anyone and everyone can post whatever they choose. It's up to you to respond or react. Back in the day, I supported myself through nursing school by serving at banquets. Get...
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    Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    In ANY setting , it's a personal question, choosing to answer is protected by the second and fourth amendment of the Constitution. The question has no place in a health care assessment. The...
  20. Been there,done that

    Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    I am thoroughly trained. Will I make gun ownership part of my assessment? ..no. I refuse to accept THAT additional responsibility. I have enough responsibility
  21. Been there,done that

    How would you interpet this order?

    No , the order is not "working fine". This is why you asked the question in the first place. Use your nursing skills.. advocate for your
  22. Been there,done that

    Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    And if the answer is yes... what exactly is the nurses's responsibility? Like we don't already have enough, now we are the gun
  23. Been there,done that

    Do differentials make up for working 36 hrs vs 40 hrs per week?

    You must apply your OWN math to YOUR situation. This is a homework
  24. Been there,done that

    Your Patient

    Good start, there is more to the story. Embellish on the basics of the therapeutic
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    Exempt RNs

    Star needs to start looking for a comparable position NOW. The magical one year mark will be reached during the search. No labor laws were broken in the making of this story. A nurse's job...