Brainiacster

This is another reason the nursing profession is denigrated: people assume it's as easy to become a nurse as it is to become a teacher (or some other fairly simple curriculum). It's erroneous to equate teachers with nurses. A teaching degree is much ...

Usually, I don't notice that kind of behavior at first due to just not thinking that way myself, so it takes a while before it sinks in that someone's pulling something. It doesn't happen often, but when it does (LOL & when I finally notice it),...

OP, Don't let a couple of difficult personalities rain on your parade. As one poster mentioned, if there's any way to trade off pts, that might be a good idea. As others have said: document. The biggest thing to keep in mind is your license.

OP, Keep the job, but also keep looking. You're keeping skills fresh and you've got something to put on your resume. In addition, supervisory experience looks good on a resume too. It's better than nothing until you find something else. BTW, this emp...

These people are probably the same people who feel "entitled" to HC and such...that is, as long as someone ELSE's taxes increase to pay for THEIR cheaper insurance. Unfortunately, that's the majority of the public any more. It's a self-righteous "me,...

OP, Depends on what kind of experience the recruiter has. If it's strictly someone from an HR background who really doesn't understand the science or the nuances of nursing, the recruiter can be almost worthless. Sometimes, the recruiter's manager ...

Seems like much more tattling going on in nursing than in other professions. It's a rarity for it to happen in most professions. Most people don't want to look unprofessional & whiny in front of their bosses. MD's don't rat on each other either -...

It's no surprise CRNA's want to upgrade their titles. However, the level of ed/training doesn't compare with that of an MD. BTW, it seems a lot of anesthesiologists are running skin clinics these days. Apparently, they got a little too rambunctious h...

CUSTOMERS???!!! Start PAYING for more nursing staff! It's people like you who DEMAND everything, yet you moan and complain about the cost of HC. If you think it's expensive now, do you have any idea how much MORE it would cost you if hospitals h...

This pt should get self-esteem lessons so she feels better about her race. She has one Hell of a chip on her shoulder...and she has no business taking that out on other people. You should have said, "Yes, ma'am, it is your race!" Would have shut ...

These are the same people who THINK they're paying too much for HC. Too cheap to pay the REAL cost of the type of HC to which they feel oh sooooo 'entitled'...then turn around and blame the nurses, doctors, hospitals, and health insurance companies f...

Gee, ice-water....what an EMERGENCY! The nurse was probably tending to pts who couldn't wait. This apparently isn't upsetting enough to you to inspire you to cough up the extra cash so hospitals can afford to hire more nurses. You get what you pay...

Firstly, TAX PAYERS are paying for indigent patients. Secondly, for those self-righteous demanding pts & their families, hire a private nurse and also a maid for the kind of service to which you apparently feel "entitled." Or...take it up with ho...

sounds like the typical overindulged brat kid who has now morphed into a non-functional young adult. mama is still there enanbling him now. is it any wonder he's such a problem?

Sorry your kid has probs, but we didn't cause those probs. People are naturally going to assume. You'll have to deal with it GRACIOUSLY. This attitude of self-righteousness is sickening. (Not to mention the nasty attitude towards "uneducated" Walmart...

OP, Try to get a CNA or tech position to get your foot in the door (and don't rely on *only* online apps). Also, network...nurses, doctors, HR, professional organizations, clubs, anyone/anything related to the profession who may be able to bring your...

OP, There are several programs that allow people to move from a non-nursing bachelor's straight into a master's in nursing - even without an RN first. One such program is an accelerated 12 month program at the University of AZ in Tucson. Since you ...

OP, Will the hospital allow you to work some extra hours as a tech or even volunteer (just paperwork or ordering supplies, for example) in the ED in addition to your capacity in your current role as nurse? (Might get a foot in the door.) If so, it ...

Whatever you say, say it professionally and make it productive for the CEO and the hospital. (Remember, this isn't about venting; it's about positive, beneficial, maybe even innovative yet cost-conscious ideas that will make the hospital & CEO re...

OP, better to ask now than risk a snowballing situation over time. As others point out, try to develop some relationships with other nurses who may be more willing to share their knowledge, in addition to asking your preceptor. Any time one gets i...

Your loyalty is certainly admirable; however, it's a dog-eat-dog world out there. You have to do what's best for YOUR career over the long term. Which job will benefit your career the most over time (promotions, opportunities, pay, hours, benefits, w...

A master's degree in what? Glorified babysitting???!!! Hate to rain on your parade, but there is absolutely NO need for teachers to acquire even bachelor's degrees; nevermind, master's degrees. Apparently, those in control are cooking up MORE busy wo...

Having several teachers in my family, I can tell you their education is pure fluff. Literally, an ape could do it. They actually take classes that include lesson planning, classroom control, and the like. What happened to the 3 R's?! MOST teachers ca...

I'm not a fan of nationalized HC (lived in the UK and it sucked compared to the US system - although folks in the UK may say it's OK since they've never experienced anything better). It's never as advertised. Rationing still happens so that CA pt may...

If you leave, be sure to deal with your 401k appropriately. You may be able to leave it there for a while & then deal with it later when you have more time. Whatever you do, do NOT pull it out unless you're in the mood to be heavily taxed on it. ...