Mijourney

Mijourney

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  1. The Government Knows!

    Mijourney replied to RNSue's topic in General Nursing

    Hi RNSue. While many of our representatives are cognizant of the nursing shortage, they are essentially focused on the topics of the committees they are assigned to as well as the lobbies that provide...

  2. Nurses need to stand tall and fight for our profession

    Mijourney replied to beckymcrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi beckymcrn. Thank you for taking the time to email your concerns to the people who need to know. It's great to see nurses who care about their profession. I will write you that patients and families...

  3. Contemplating a career in nursing-help me!

    Mijourney replied to SizzlnSara1's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Sara. I think you got some helpful advice from the previous poster. It's good to know that nursing is still a field that people look upon as an altruistic field. The problem is that, in many...

  4. It's a nurse's market

    Mijourney replied to goldilocksrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Chas. Your last post was very constructive, and it offered great advice and encouragement. Somehow, I would not be surprised if you post that you have written or collaborated on a book about...

  5. Nursing Shortage Makes the Prime Time News!

    Mijourney replied to -jt's topic in General Nursing

    Hi -jt, I have enjoyed your posts under this topic. Your analysis of this shortage seems plausible and may be right on target. Oramar I agree with your indication that we are seeing extremes. A...

  6. Nursing Shortage Makes the Prime Time News!

    Mijourney replied to -jt's topic in General Nursing

    Hi colleagues. You all make great valid points regarding this vital topic. It's unfortunate that CBS decided to participate in the politics of the powerful in addressing the shortage. I think it's...

  7. For Profit Healthcare - Is it working?

    Mijourney replied to reg06's topic in General Nursing

    --------------------------------------------- Hi reg06. I don't have a thorough understanding of the health and medical care system either. But, I do know that the U.S. absorbs the lion's share of the...

  8. new grad seeks advice

    Mijourney replied to GLW's topic in General Nursing

    Hi GLW. I don't know if you've already made your decision, but I agree with mustangsheba's initial response on this topic. It's true that a nurse may not fit into a particular seeting, but the main...

  9. nursing shortage???????

    Mijourney replied to msdttob's topic in General Nursing

    --------------------------------------------- Hi. According to experts and now the media, there is a growing nursing shortage that is quickly going from acute to chronic. It's most noticeable in...

  10. Nurses wages...

    Mijourney replied to barrybender's topic in General Nursing

    Hi colleagues. The excuse I always hear from various administrators on the compression of nurses' wages is that we make up the lion's share of the budget. Well, tell me, what is the excuse for wage...

  11. It's a nurse's market

    Mijourney replied to goldilocksrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi colleagues. I agree that it should be a nurses' market. I also agree with those who feel that nurses should be proactive in negotiating employment contracts prior to agreeing to a position. Perhaps...

  12. Retention ideas wanted (sorry long winded message)

    Mijourney replied to lisagh's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Lisa, et al. I agree with previous posters on possible resolutions for staff retention problems. Some of my observations that affect retention are: 1. Graduation rates of young people entering the...

  13. Do we get what we deserve?

    Mijourney replied to Redeye's topic in General Nursing

    Hi redeye. I believe that if you review some of the posts in detail, you will find that some nurses on this bb have taken matters into their own hands one way or another. Most actions are reactive,...

  14. Abuse of a Nurse

    Mijourney posted a topic in General Nursing

    Oh my, skyepayne! What a difficult position you're in. Your post seem to indicate that it comes down to her word against yours. This patient is definitely instigating in the worse way. Does she feel...

  15. rude doctors

    Mijourney replied to nursesrthebest's topic in General Nursing

    Hi nursesrthebest. I agree with mustangsheba regarding remaining calm and ignoring doctors when they throw temper tantrums. If the problem has nothing to do with you, then I would not give the doctor...

  16. Are you able to provide "ideal" nursing care for your patients?

    Mijourney replied to Anita_novice's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Anita. We have been experiencing a culture clash between "business" and "humanity" for lack of better terms. The reality of nursing practice is that direct care nurses are expected by their...

  17. Is it just me or all nurses??

    Mijourney replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Laurasc. You're right to point out that it's not unusual for a number of health and medical professionals to miss problems close to home. On the other hand, you as a medical professional could have...

  18. "I could never be a nurse"

    Mijourney replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. Ditto to the last two

  19. suing board of nurses

    Mijourney replied to meemken's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hi meemken. I agree with Jenny P regarding followup. I would consider her suggestion first. After that, I wonder whether contacting the governor's office would be helpful if you don't get anything...

  20. nurse-patient relationship

    Mijourney replied to Roni254's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi Roni254. I feel that nurse-patient relationships are experiencing similar strains as physician-patient relationships. There is absolutely not enough time to build a quality relationship. Qualities...

  21. "Nurse Eater" -Toxic Coworkers

    Mijourney replied to moonshadeau's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi Charles. I don't feel that your suggestions are controversial. Nor do I feel that my comments suggest passivity. There is always more than one approach to a situation. Sometimes there is a multiple...

  22. "Nurse Eater" -Toxic Coworkers

    Mijourney replied to moonshadeau's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi moonshadeau. As other posters implied, your co-worker has a problem. You need to find a way to get this "monkey off your back" so it will stay his problem. Your post indicates you are very...

  23. Do the squeamish survive?

    Mijourney replied to ArleneD's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Arlene. Actually, I get queasy attempting to watch TLC or discovery channel when the various graphic medical shows come on. Somehow in nursing school, I managed to witness many "gross" scenarios...

  24. Are you ashamed of being a nurse?

    Mijourney replied to Mijourney's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi posters. As a nurse, I am relieved to see your responses. I know that I posted an unusual question. But, in light of mixed posts on this bb, I could not help but wonder whether some people actually...

  25. fear of Killing a pt- necessary??

    Mijourney replied to hollykate's topic in General Nursing

    Hi hollykate, I agree with JillR's post. Your post indicates that you are doing fine, and that you have increasing confidence in what you do. That is nothing to be ashamed of. Realize that in this...