RLeeRN

This whole thread can be used as evidence that our education system is a failure. When someone has to utilize profanity to communicate, it is often the result of a rather low vocabulary. It is kind of hard to claim to be a professional when one has a habitual problem with using a potty mouth.......:)

The rule that someone should be forced to pay union dues when they do not want to is wrong under an circumstances. Especially since the money may be used to support causes or policies may not agree with. Since the middle class is said to be under "assault" so often then it may be even more just not to require middle class workers to pay their hard earned money into an organization they do not support. I remember reading a post on here some time ago about a nurse that had to pay union dues to a union that spent union dues to try and drag her husbands name through the mud in a political contest. Not all unions are "bad", however, the majority of them have become a "give me this or else" highly political typically liberal democrat organizations that expect the other group to cave by threats. There are hospital "employees" that continually vote down unions because they have historically had a good working relationship with the administration and management, sometimes called the "Big Man" who craves excessive wealth at the cost of the health of patients and the well being of the staff. This idea that management is the enemy and that their is a big boogie man in a suit that desires to see RN's suffer in poverty and love's to place patients lives at risk for a profit is a common falacy these days, just like those who try to cause class warfare in this country in order to advance their agenda's. Of course their are individual managers that are poor at their job, but there are many union dues paying RN's that are horrible nurses and have a chip on their shoulder that go around causing problems within a unit when there is not one. I first saw the the aggressive tactics of unions over 20 years ago at a local plant with threats of violence and destruction of property to intimidate those who would not stand with them, of course it was for safe working conditions....:) Not just for the money....but that just so happens to always be an issue that seems to be addressed. The similar stink of that type of union mentality was in the air while I lived in CA. Nurses wearing a strike pins and buttons while taking care of patients is another poor tactic that does nothing to help the patient and families who are going through the hardest times in their life. When a union encourages intimidation of a coworker who may disagree with them and who wants to work as a RN without going on strike, the whole union loses credibility. I would surely look at the history of a union before placing my personal support to any organization that uses such bottom feeding practices to attain "benefits".

I have to pick myself off the floor from laughing when union nurses say they don't unionize for $$$$$$$....All for humanity.....oh, and free this, and free that.......Reality check...Nothing is free. I have seen the stink of some Union RN's in CA treating there coworkers like dirt for not holding their same position. Destroying others property, childish name calling like disgruntled teens is a common tactic used against RN's who have the professionalism to care for patients while nurses stand in the street stomping their feet. Have your union, but don't demand everyone to pay into them who reject what they invest that $$ into. It's ok to be Non-Union......wake up and be thankful you have a job. Thanks.

Yes they did down size if you will, by limiting it to more junior ranks among enlisted and officers. I found out about it shortly after it changed and did not qualify. However, it looks like a real help to those who do qualify. Thankfully I found a very veteran, veteran spouse, emergency worker friendly school to pursue my RN-BSN degree with Liberty University Online.

Thanks for the reminder about the link.....Here is a link with some more information on the MyCAA program. https://www.militaryonesource.com/MOS/FindInformation/Category/MilitarySpouseCareerAdvancementAccounts.aspx

I came across this program availible for the spouses of military families to pursue certain education goals that will adapt to the mobility of the military family. If you know a military family get the word out. This seems like it would be perfect for a 2 year RN or an LPN program etc......Take care.

You nailed it! Assess don't assume.........PRN Meds are there for a tool to use to help the patient, not to play keep away.

I have had some of the best care in regards to diagnosing and planning of care by NP's for myself, wife, and children. From my NNP in the NICU to the FNP at the urgent care who did an excellent job at sutures. Two thumbs up overall for the field, and as with all professions, and yes MD's included, you will have the exceptions. I would not be suprised if the role continues to expand in the future.

No kidding! I can just see them looking down their noses at the OP while wagging their finger as they type...:) Some may even be sipping a little booze (because its legal right) at the same time while chastening. OP I would also think the blood test is not for a drug screen. You might want to get that pain checked by an MD so you dont have to worry about this in the future if it occurs again. Good luck with your new job.

It looks like you have a great opportunity to teach him a lot over the next 5 weeks. Teaching him how to assess pain without being tempted to make assumptions of what he thinks the pain "really" is would be a great accomplishment. His future patients will thank you. I agree with some others in that it really is probably just a lack of knowledge about the subject, or repeating what was heard from others. Glad you can have an impact.

Morte, The idea that management or administration is willing to allow children to be abused to prevent "bad press" is another talking point thrown out when issues are not handled exactly how the staff would have wanted. Oh , and assume is defined by Merriam-Webster' Collegiate Dictionary as: To take as granted or true: to Suppose. Thanks. Lee

You make a good point in that nurses are mandatory reporters of abuse by law. Obviously, anyone with authority within the hospital has found that there is no "abuse" going on or that the parents are not a "threat". One could assume that the OP would have already reported the parents if there was a substantial reason and not just frustration over the parents making decisions that staff may not "agree" with. More likely a lack of an ability to speak to "difficult" parents with any success.

Regardless of how many parents or family one meets it is in the best interest of the patient, family, staff, and facility to treat each and every encounter with a high level of professionalism. Of course bad parents exist and as a peds/NICU nurse you no doubt will see a higher concentration of them due to your particular community. However, instead of using this as an excuse to not have a "rosy" outlook about parents and becoming hardened to them, there is an even greater need to find ways to communicate in a way that is beneficial to all. Being genuine, warm, empathetic, and respectful go along way with patients and family. Even parents who "suck" can pick up on the value judgements nurses are making. Thanks. Lee

Well said.......spoken with some real wisdom and concern for all those involved, not just taking the easy way out. Thanks.

When in doubt call the parents selfish child abusers who risk the lives of their children for a cozy pillow...oh, and unless your a peds nurse then you can't have an opinion.........Really? I am sure that style of communication works well for parents........arrogance mixed with a little degrading, how therapeutic.