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One of our previous patients developed heel pressure ulcers. The family is now suing our facility. My name is on the chart as I assessed and documented the ulcers when they were discovered by my LPN. (I am the facility's charge nurse 2 nights/week) N...

This is just...sad. May they all RIP

I was poking around on some job sites and found an ad for a Nurse paralegal. Would this fall in line with a Legal Nurse Consultant or is it just an ad for a nurse/secretary. It is for an established lawfirm here. Here's a brief summary from the ad: ...

Hey all! I've been an RN over 20 years with the majority in the ICU. I have CCRN and CNRN certifications and have ASN degree. So far all my applications to other hospitals have been met with "another applicant has filled the position" I have applied ...

Actually, after reviewing the application I submitted I didn't see anywhere where birthdate was required and I didn't add it to my resume. I guess I'm just nervous after hitting the big 5-0 that I might be washed up. I think I've read too many articl...

I saw a few for Aetna while job searching. Can you tell me a little more about what you do and the training process? I've been interested in this for awhile myself.

Anyone in either one of these programs RN to BSN know the difference in cost and completion. I'm trying to decide between the two since Dignity Health will assist with tuition costs. I can't quite figure out what the total cost would be since they mi...

I truly hope they organize a union there and set a precedence for the rest of Florida hospitals! I've worked in many hospitals across Florida and I have to say many have horrendous working conditions and are just plain dangerous!

I agree with your statement. I spent a few years doing registry and traveled to 3 different hospitals within the system. Was definately a new dimension on each shift :) Since I haven't lived in Phoenix very long, and am not really impressed what I've...

Hey all! I live in Surprise and am currently working at Barrow's/St Joe's. Alot of changes going on with "the joe" that I don't think is going to get better. But frankly, I'm tired of the long drive! I work nightshift and after almost 5 years here I'...

You might have to be a little more aggressive hon! If you really want that job, then might I suggest...lying!!! Well, at least to get thru to the NM...I don't think it was any of the secretary's business why you are calling the NM. Seriously, I wou...

Was just discussing this with another nurse tonight. She's relocating and has over 18years experience in Neuro ICU and can't get passed the snooty HR rep on the phone at the facilities she's applied at. The best thing to do is find out who the NM is ...

Do they allow you to take the whole course online? I've been wanting to get more information from them, but been evading their calls since I expressed interest in it last year. They've been pretty persistent altho I'm still considering it. :)

Took that awful thing a little over a year ago and passed it. I spent the entire night before the test reading the Hickey book and got the test in front of me and was fuming!! The best advice I could give you is know your anatomy. This test focuses ...

Exactly...the thing is we haven't slowed down as expected during the holidays. We were busy straight through with an increase in our census. Overtime is encouraged in our unit due to some staff leaving and we're always short staffed. However, "incide...

I'm disheartened to hear this. Although you know you gave it all you had and went through the proper channels to protect your license. There's much more opportunity out there for you. Hopefully they will give you a good recommendation. Did you leave ...

Excuse me for hijacking this thread, but we just had a staff meeting last week with our DON and Nurse Manager of a busy Neuro ICU here in Phoenix who informed us that long gone are the days when you can walk into any facility as an RN (experienced or...

Unfortunately that is sometimes the way some ICU's are. Depending on the size of your unit, most have a handful of staff that have been there for years and years and become quite close and clique. This in no way excuses how they are making you feel.....

This is a first for me! In all my years in nursing I've never heard of such a thing. Is this the way nursing is progressed? Is it really becoming this competitive? Or is it that my pay scale would be to high? I've been playing phone tag with 3 of the...

Whoever said that nursing was in a "shambles"? Putting words in my typing??? Banner did not handle the situation professionally IMHO. After speaking with 3 different recruiters who could not give me a straight answer is not my idea of a superior syst...

You're working at St. Joe's or Banner? I'm going to be at Barrow's Neuro ICU on night shifts! YAY!

So true! It also depends on the area. I know L&D is a tough place to work...not my forte' either! I'm really looking forward to this new adventure!

Thanks for that fresh perspective Broke! I enjoyed your post.

Wow! Had a phone interview with Mayo for an ICU position on Wendesday. Today got 2 calls. One from St. Joe's Nurse Manager Neuro ICU and a recruiter from Banner-Good Sam. WOOHOO! Decisions! Decisions! :cheers:

Never thought about that either. I'll see what Mayo has to offer and hopefully hear something from Banner and St. Joe's next week. Thanks for the info!