Marshall1

Marshall1

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  1. Yes, working remote with no direct patient care is worth it

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I have not worked as a Federal Nurse Surveyor. Most surveyor positions require a LOT of experience and some certifications. I would think you could look on usajobs.gov for those positions. I...

  2. Yes, working remote with no direct patient care is worth it

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I took a pretty large paycut too but like you said, 100% worth it. can afford basics which is enough for me. I'd rather have my time, low stress than a higher paying job that isn't a good fit or is...

  3. Have you ever been bullied by someone who had seniority over you?

    Marshall1 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting as I've seen the opposite..younger nurses bullying the older, more seasoned nurses. Guess its based out of jealously - but whatever the reason - it's not a good professional look for the...

  4. Big issues at work

    Marshall1 replied to Lindsey Oldag's topic in General Nursing

    First, there are plenty of other places that would hire you. As far as the resident, he has the right to refuse care from you or anyone else. It seems the reasonable thing would be to have...

  5. New director is saying we don't get paid for taking "required classes" at the assisted living facility?

    Marshall1 replied to felixthecat99's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said, if required by your job you must be legally compenstated, if they aren't going to pay you, politely refuse the training and give them a copy of the law. They are just being

  6. Could I get into trouble for this?

    Marshall1 replied to SentinelTruth's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't give it another thought but my unsolitied advice is keep what you do for a living and where you work and live off the grid. Lots of nuts out there these days - your time is better spent not...

  7. Yes, working remote with no direct patient care is worth it

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an after hours on call nurse coordinator for a company that provides private care in homes (not a home health agency). I handle issues if an employee is injured, questions a client may have about...

  8. Do I have the job or not? No clue

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    So, finally after sending a text to the Director and reaching out to HR again with adding the head of HR I got responses. Seems they assumed I knew when/where to be already. Not sure why they would...

  9. Do I have the job or not? No clue

    Marshall1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed, shadowed and was verbally offered a position. The recruiter and the Director were persistent is talking to me/getting me into the facility for the interview and shadowing. The...

  10. 12-Hour Shifts Led to Fatal Crash

    Marshall1 posted a topic in Nursing News

    After finishing her third night shift, Proctor was driving home when she fell asleep behind the wheel, causing a fatal accident. She wasn't impaired by alcohol or drugs, but authorities charged her...

  11. Would like feedback on dialysis nurse job offer

    Marshall1 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've been offered a position for a chronic dialysis clinic nurse. I do not have dialysis experience. The company is going to provide the training/orientation both online and in person. The pay and...

  12. Double standards b/w nurses and police officers

    Marshall1 replied to raindrop's topic in General Specialties

    There are many good

  13. Double standards b/w nurses and police officers

    Marshall1 replied to raindrop's topic in General Specialties

    Police officers in all states are POST certified. Tests are given in addition to training. They have to go through an academy - varies in length by state. MANY officers do have college educations -...

  14. Double standards b/w nurses and police officers

    Marshall1 replied to raindrop's topic in General Specialties

    Every police dept does not have a union. Maybe in the state you live in but not

  15. Should I stay or should I go?

    Marshall1 replied to Dani_Mila's topic in General Nursing

    My only advice is this..If you don't want to be a charge nurse or move into management then don't do it. Even if someone else thinks/says/believes you are charge or management material - if it doesn't...

  16. How Much More Can Nurses Take?

    Marshall1 replied to Erin Lee's topic in Nursing News

    Soft on crime politics, employers more concerned with patients rights than staff safety and respect..its no surprise the healthcare crisis is at a tipping point and why a high percentage of nurses...

  17. Threatened with being fired for calling off for bowel prep

    Marshall1 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    This is why good employees leave jobs. Employees are always expected to follow the rules/policies/procedures (understandably) yet often times the C Suite folks don't think the same...

  18. I'm 60 yrs old. Is it too late for me to become a RN?

    Marshall1 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    No, it's not too late. You are not too old. If it's what you want, go for

  19. Mentoring a struggling nurse

    Marshall1 replied to arich472's topic in General Nursing

    She has been a nurse for 3 years, working with your company for a year and still needs mentoring/orientation?

  20. Innovative Renal - anyone work for them?

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    In case anyone reasons this, I learned Innovative Renal purchased ARA and the changes have not been very positive. It sounds like ARA was patient focused first with profits second & staff was...

  21. Would like feedback on dialysis nurse job offer

    Marshall1 replied to Marshall1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    No one has answered but after rereading the offer letter I am going to deline the position. It sounds like it would easily be 12+ shifts 3 days a week with a 4th most weeks. There is also a probably...

  22. Detox nursing is sucking the life out of me

    Marshall1 replied to number41's topic in Addictions

    I worked a very short stint at a rehab facility. Most of the staff were former addicts which I understood as it helped them related to the patients better but some of the staff were just as difficult,...

  23. BRN LETTER OF ACCUSATION.

    Marshall1 replied to Nonie76's topic in General Nursing

    At will works both ways so I don't know how the company can penalize you for this. You quit before starting work, you didn't abandon a patient. This sounds crazy. I hope you are able to successfully...

  24. PRN work

    Marshall1 replied to NurseRN07BSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    glassdoor.com, monster.com, snagajob.com are also option along w/Indeed. If you know the type of remote work you are wanting going directly to a company web site would be beneficial. Signal Lamp...

  25. Hospital nurse pay around the country

    Marshall1 replied to PocketsRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In Georgia the average in hospital hourly rate for days is $40-$45 depending on experience/certifications, shift. Cost of living is also a factor of course. Would it be possible for your/your...