Dragonslayer

Butter cup... The med error line " to improve care" has been a long standing farce. In a sentinel event someone is thrown to the wolves. Usually an RN. There is a horrific case involving versed/vercronium at Vanderbilt.

35 years of bedside nursing.. Outside of previously mentioned diversion, abuse, and incompetence.. Politics (it's gotten me). Change agents run a risk. Whether it is union or non union. They will find a way. Many union negotiaters are in bed w/ hospitals (ie under table pay outs for avoiding arbitration). Have courage and faith in your skills. Many times, losing a job has nothing to do w/ competence or skills. I have seen exceptional RN's lose their jobs for inconsequential things. The HIPPA and harassment issues are exceptionally tricky.

You think it's such a good idea doc.. You go in a start his IV!!_

Oh by the way Furlough Fri's is done over here. Generally veiwed as a big mistake (test scores went up tho).

Watch out for Queens. busy hospital/good for experience but very political and erratic vindictive management (?still angry @ RN's for striking 7 years ago?). Ok pay rates... you are looking @ 38-48/hr depending on experience and diffs are about 3.00-4.00 for nights. don't know where you're coming from but your pay cut shouldn't be too bad. Agency pays less than most hospitals but there are several hospitals that are having $$ problems. If you went to school you here you know who they are.