TigerBlood01

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1. No nursing shortage: roll call!

   TigerBlood01 replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

   If anymore people tell me about a "nursing shortage", I have some swamp land in Florida to sell to

2. An odd staff member

   TigerBlood01 replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

   If this nurse has no boundaries discussing these personal issues with co-workers, I am concerned that this may occur with patients as well. Some persons with a history of abuse (especially sexual)...

3. Nightmare New Grad NP Position

   TigerBlood01 replied to TigerBlood01's topic in Advanced Practice

   Sorry. Forgot to add. I found an NP position without a third party involved. WINNING!!!!

4. Nightmare New Grad NP Position

   TigerBlood01 replied to TigerBlood01's topic in Advanced Practice

   Update: I stayed there for 2 days. The agency tried to convince me to be patient and give them time to learn what the role of an NP is. I showed them in writing what our scope of practice is and set...

5. Beware of "Bait and Switch" Government Contract Job Openings

   TigerBlood01 replied to TigerBlood01's topic in Nursing Career

   @xtxrn, I think Charlie Sheen is a genius :) Staying away from ALL agencies in the future, especially the ones advertising govt positions. They've made enough money off nurse's hard work and the...

6. Beware of "Bait and Switch" Government Contract Job Openings

   TigerBlood01 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   All Job Seekers, I want to warn everyone about shady agencies taking advantage of nurses and nurse practitioners looking for a job in this tough economy. These agencies post deceptive ads with jobs...

7. Nightmare New Grad NP Position

   TigerBlood01 replied to TigerBlood01's topic in Advanced Practice

   I suggested this to the doctor. She did not want me to sit in. I had a long discussion with my agency about several issues like professional boundaries with staff. They are calling the company to sort...

8. Terrible first NP job

   TigerBlood01 replied to bostonred's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I'm going through that now...I can tell it's territorial thing since I am the only

9. Nightmare New Grad NP Position

   TigerBlood01 posted a topic in Advanced Practice

   Hello Everyone, I started my new job as a Psych NP at an outpatient clinic and do not think it is a good place to work. This is my first Psych NP job and a locus tenems position. During the interview,...

10. I REALLY need some direction from Mi RN's!

    TigerBlood01 replied to MuddaMia's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Muddamia (I like your name by the way :) Congratulations on your move and new position!!!!! :) I wish you the best. You sound like an adventurous person and I respect that. Since my last posting, I...

11. I REALLY need some direction from Mi RN's!

    TigerBlood01 replied to MuddaMia's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I've lived in over half the states in the U.S. and have traveled extensively my entire life. I believe that SE Michigan has one of the worst economies in the U.S. I know many people with degrees that...

12. What are the Pros and Cons of Being an Independent Contractor as an NP

    TigerBlood01 replied to TigerBlood01's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi TravelGtr, Yes, I am a fellow gator :) Thanks for sharing your experiences. I think the flexibility and autonomy of being an independent contractor will be truly liberating. As yourself, I will...

13. What are the Pros and Cons of Being an Independent Contractor as an NP

    TigerBlood01 posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hello, I was wondering if any nurse practitioners could give some advice and tell me the pros/cons of being an Independent Contractor ? I've been offered a position but have some reservations about it...

14. How to Handle Student Incivility

    TigerBlood01 replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Meriwhen, those are all good points that I did not mention. The school has a dress code policy and I have sent a couple students home that were dressed inappropriately for clinical. For example, I...

15. How to Handle Student Incivility

    TigerBlood01 replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    At the beginning of the semester, we go over the clinical course syllabus and I give the students a list of written rules/expectations for the course. Among them are: 1. No cell phones, texting, or...