QI/QM

QI/QM has 20 years experience and specializes in Oncology,Orthopeadics,LTC.

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1. Work ethic, what's your take on it all

   QI/QM replied to cardiacrocks's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I'm going to have to agree with you. I have been a nurse for 20 years and over the last few I have noticed a increase in call ins and a decrease in over all work ethic. Even when the nurses that...

2. At the end of my rope...

   QI/QM replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in General Nursing

   You are absolutely right! I see more and more RN's with advanced degrees providing hands on patient care; and they HATE it! In our area this is due to the hospitals phasing out LPNs and replacing them...

3. Orientation at LTC/Subacute Rehab facility

   QI/QM replied to IlovemycareerRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Each facility is different. If the facility is actually run by a hosptial you will receive a more structured orientation. It also depends on the position you will be taking. Many facilities do not...

4. Do you think that a "high school dropout" mentality exists in the field of nursing?

   QI/QM replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Furthermore, I have found that, many new nurses have a tendency to feel bullied or picked on when a more seasoned nurse instructs them on problem areas that have been

5. Do you think that a "high school dropout" mentality exists in the field of nursing?

   QI/QM replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I have been a nurse for 20years and I see an over all "high school" mentality in nurses. Not necessarily "high school drop-out". Most of the nurses that I have seen being bullies are the ones that...

6. nurse/patient ratio?

   QI/QM replied to jenicbrun's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   We have about 30 residents/1nurse-LTC has really changed over the years those ratios may have been acceptable 10years ago but the acuity of residents in LTC has really increased over the years....