Miss Saigon

I work in NY I have been an RN for 3 years and was started at my current job at $14.35/hr plus $1.25hr for night shift, $3.50 extra an hour for nights on the weekends. Sounds like everybody out there should stay away form working in NY ------------------

1) RN 2) 3 years 3) NY 4) NO 5) Somewhat 6) Yes 7) NO 8) NO 9) YES 10) YES 11) YES 12) WHAT IS THAT?? 13) Nights 14) 1 15) NO, WE NEED ONE 16) N/A 17) Well, since the hospital I work for just annouced it is closing in 90 days, all I can say right now is " WHERE IS MY PADDLE" [This message has been edited by Miss Saigon (edited April 03, 2001).]

I would be happy to help you

Do you get RESPECT by what color you wear?? I have to EARN my RESPECT, Society obviously still thinks that intelligence is based on apperarance, not on knowledge!! When you introduce yourself to a patient with your name and title, there should be no question of who you are. As far as those of you that state your scubs are wrinkled or look like pajamas, use an iron or get ones that fit. By wearing cheerful scubs you convey A LOT about who you are. If we all wear the same color we lose our sense of individuality.

I graduated in 98 as a ADN, and I feel that no matter how much "book" knowledge I got, that if you are not able to connect with poeple on their level all the knowlege in the world is not going to help you. I have worked on a rehab unit, a long term care unit, a dementia unit, and a medical unit. At times I may not of known everything about a patients diagnosis, but I have always known, that behind that diagnosis, is a HUMAN BEING, with REAL thoughts, and fears. IF you can understand that SIMPLE CONCEPT, the rest will come in time. ------------------