MicsterRN replied to The new nurse's topic in General Nursing
I work at a manufacturing plant with 1400 employees, and we have an occupational health department of five RNs and a nurse manager. I love my job! My "patients" are walking, talking, and working...
Satisfaction is a function of expectations. To attempt to impact the satisfaction (survey results) without managing expectations is utterly baffling to me, as this is a no brainer. The hospital is...
MicsterRN replied to purple_candyzz's topic in Legal
I am extremely interested in LNC, as well. I'm in the infancy of my investigation into the field and the numerous considerations in formulating a plan for entry into the field. I popped over to...
Occupational medical professional and safety professional are quite parallel. Join AAOHN (at company expense). Join your local chapter, as well. Are you taking on workers compensation? Case...
My medical director has his own occupational clinic. My company doesn't pay him an additional rate for serving as medical director. It's pretty much hands off - sometimes I send him a text message...
Use your EAP! Free, confidential counseling. No one trying to "fix" you - just listen. I wish more folks would utilize this very valuable benefit, and there's no copay, deductible or co insurance -...
Occupational Health! Case management! Disability coordinator! utilization review! You can continue to use your brilliant nurse mind and without taking a pay cut! Must be open to learning! Your...
You are a nursing professional. In upholding your highest level of professional standards, a concise written letter of resignation is the best action. For you in your
For the thank you card naysayers, I might implore you to consider the thank you card as such: Reinforce how your skills and experience will align with the requirements of the position and the value...
The topic is appreciated. Protecting our patients' rights to autonomy is our duty. "Being Mortal" (2014) Gawande, Atul, is an excellent, thought-provoking read. If you're more in to movies than...
Do the incident report. Reporting is the only way to ensure practice aligns with policy. Maybe the CN made the wrong call; maybe the supervisor enroute with security should not have turned away. YOU...
MicsterRN replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing
It is quite responsible and self aware of you to examine your feelings. The blessings of nursing are the countless options. With you working in schools, you've matriculated to a position that likely...
MicsterRN replied to rnsheri's topic in Nursing Humor
Nursing Student who has not yet developed warped coping skills: Did you mean "cheese with that whine?" Forgot the H. Read the posts with an empathetic, open mind. It's a window to your