Nightnurse2002

Sadly enough it is something we need to be concerned with because of these generations uniqueness. Morelostthanfound says something that is very true, when we started years ago we kept our heads down and did our work, there was some discontention at times but it was nothing like the behaviors I have seen and keep seeing. These last two generations are most challenging and I teach the ASN 2nd semester class, WOW what a challenge.

I have to respond to that post, nursing itself is an amazing amazing profession its the politics that makes things hairy. You have to truly love being a nurse just like a marriage in the best or worst of times through the dark storms and sunny days. I am there for the patients that gets me through. Is it bad right now yes it is, to the point that yes i get chest pains and my blood pressure is through the roof, but that's when you change to another area of nursing to avoid burnout...

the problem is when the hospital says it is enough to staff a nurse with 6-8 patients in the acute care setting...only California has the mandatory staffing at this time

This was to be my next topic to submit to the nursing journals when i am done with graduate school, this is a severe problem and i have been trying to get others involved in taking control of our profession, things such as letting our local politicians know whats going on so mandatory staffing laws are implemented country wide. Nurses are the largest group of professionals yet we cannot get together to show force and strength that enough is enough...While I know we all fear retaliation for speaking up (been there done that), the reality is we have to take a stand and yes isn't it a blessing that we have careers that are in high demand? We have to take a stand and stop being held captive, awareness of this issue must come to light and not swept under the rug anymore. As long as it is done with the professional standards that we should have then my hope is that our voices will be heard...Can this letter be forwarded to local newspapers? or television?

I did the first quiz OMG wicked hard...its week 3 i just want to pass....

This class is the worst week 2 and I am more confused no help from my group mates 3 of whom are taking it over sigh

Hi I see I am in coach booth group are u in southwest fl Vera 4130?

I am scared too

So maryannmartin75 i am taking it that you have gone thru NURS 4325 already then? I got the syllabus and ordered my book, i like to stay at least a week ahead I don't like to wait until the last minute to do assignments, i like your advice...

I will also be in the 7th circle of hell and starting Nursing research 4325 on feb 24th...

me too!

thats exactly how I feel from the "undesirables" to having their back....i hate nights like last night but man I take pride in being a nurse. I absolutely still love it 11 years later!

VERY TRUE!!

Problem is when u r so far In to start elsewhere is a pain

Mercury i agree with you on the grading of assignments that were great being graded badly, i complained about the advisor to no end and didnt she end up being the advisor in my next class! smh