S.Corder, RN

S.Corder, RN specializes in Psych/Home health/Med-Surg.

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1. I don't care anymore, I'm never saying another thing...

   S.Corder, RN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

   Very few of the now case managers, head nurses, whatever they are called today, do remember being in the trenches. They think they have achieved beyond us when they get the promotion. I know that...

2. I don't care anymore, I'm never saying another thing...

   S.Corder, RN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

   A "catch 22" it is indeed. Honey, it is best that you keep your opinions to yourself in today's nursing world. Why? Because case managers, all bosses for that matter, take any complaints as making...

3. New RN, pregnant

   S.Corder, RN replied to Beaus_mom's topic in General Nursing

   All you can do is be honest with them. Go to the orientation as planned and don't say a word until asked. They had to have seen something in you they liked when they gave you the job, don't discount...

4. Error and Attitude

   S.Corder, RN replied to iluvicu's topic in General Nursing

   There is not a nurse working today that has not made a medication error. It is like a "right of passage" for nurses. The problem with your co-worker sounds more like jealouscy. You stood up and...

5. WHAT ELSE TO DO?

   S.Corder, RN replied to RR910's topic in Emergency

   Your post is fine here. Just listen to us who have been there. Nursing opens doors to many areas--pharmaceuticals, research, in-home, out-patient and even private practice if you get a masters. But...

6. LTC Salary for new grad RN

   S.Corder, RN replied to Manang Biday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Well, all I can say is that the pay has improved for both RNs and LPNs. When I first started nursing as an RN, I made $4.50 an hour, but that was in 1969! Today, in LTC here in the Chicago area,...

7. I quit my job today!

   S.Corder, RN replied to TrickieTam's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am glad that you moved on and wish you only the best at your new position! LTC is rough duty. Everything in life is a learning experience, the good and the bad. Good

8. No respect...or...our profession's public image sucks

   S.Corder, RN replied to Dinith88's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I think back over these past 40 years since I started this game. Very few times has the nurse gotten the credit the way he/she should. Over the years, respect for what we do has been chipped away to...

9. Would You Take This Job?

   S.Corder, RN replied to kemkem's topic in General Nursing

   Kiddo, take the job. The money is OK and your husband understands. It will work out in the long run. When an opening happens on another shift, you would have already paid your dues and just might...

10. WHAT ELSE TO DO?

    S.Corder, RN replied to RR910's topic in Emergency

    Be a physical therapy assistant or OT assistant. If you have the time and money, become a physical therapist or OT therapist. Money is better, hours are better and you get more