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    Holiday Bonus

    sunnyskies9 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone here get a holiday bonus from their company? Or are those a thing of the
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    Holiday Bonus

    sunnyskies9 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    My first year in nursing back in 2011, I got a nominal $500 bonus. But it at least showed that they cared. It made me feel just a bit more valued. Since then, the only thing I've received is some...
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    HIPAA violation?

    sunnyskies9 posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I received a text from a family member that my husband's aunt had been admitted to the hospital where I work. It just so happens that my department received an order for an inpatient consult. So I got...
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    HIPAA violation?

    sunnyskies9 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I'm going to clarify a few things. MunoRN seems to understand. My inpatient role is strictly education on their diagnosis, treatment, activity restrictions and our program. It does not involve direct...
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    HIPAA violation?

    sunnyskies9 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    We were consulted by her cardiologist to start her in our program. She is not technically a family member,
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    Can nurses live a luxurious life?

    sunnyskies9 replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in General Nursing

    I do. But I'm also married to an engineer, childless, and debt-free. It is possible if you play your cards
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    Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    sunnyskies9 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Every company I have worked for since becoming an RN has made few to zero effort(s) to make their employees feel valued. I only have 5 years experience. Is this really what I have to look forward to...
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    I'm tired of it!

    sunnyskies9 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm tired of the verbal and emotional abuse thrown at me from patients and especially their families. I'm tired of the condescending and rude comments. I'm tired of those patients and their families...
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    Need Help Memorizing Pressors?

    sunnyskies9 replied to Lauren RN's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for posting! I'm in the beginning stages of studying for the CV-BC exam, and I'm sure a lot of these drugs will be on the exam. Will definitely be following on
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    Should I quit nursing school?

    sunnyskies9 replied to Guest1005095's topic in General Students

    Unrelated, but if you are wanting a job that pays well and good job security, you need to get into some sort of engineering or other science field working for the
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    Fell asleep during clinical.

    sunnyskies9 replied to lolplayingnurse's topic in General Students

    I don't have any advice on how to deal with your instructors and your director as far as you digging yourself out of this situation, but I came here to say that it is imperative you work on your...
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    Healthy Weight Week: Eat Healthy Lose Weight

    sunnyskies9 replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    After 10 years of jumping from diet to diet, I finally just said screw it to diets in May last year. I have never felt better and have never felt so free from the constant worry about what or when I...
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    Healthy Weight Week: Eat Healthy Lose Weight

    sunnyskies9 replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of the fitness competitors you know, do they REALLY enjoy it? Or do they feel stuck because that's what they've known for so long? I don't admire fitness competitors, because I know the level...
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    Healthy Weight Week: Eat Healthy Lose Weight

    sunnyskies9 replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    This topic is a dead horse continually being beaten, and frankly, I'm so sick of reading articles like this. Why can't we first focus on loving ourselves, on being self-compassionate and forgiving of...
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    Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    sunnyskies9 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you chimed in because I've wondered if the work environment is better in CA because of the unions. I am totally pro-union, especially when it comes to our profession where we constantly and...
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    Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    sunnyskies9 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree. I don't need extra monetary compensation or gifts. I want respect, and it would be nice that my employer has my back and cares about each person. I want to be able to place my full...
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    Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    sunnyskies9 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    Upstanding employers are not unheard of, though. Look at Huffington Post, for example. They are very focused on their employees' wellness and see value in keeping happy, healthy employees, as it...
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    Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    sunnyskies9 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    It's a bit disparaging when the chiefs of any particular company are making million dollar salaries with quarter million dollar bonuses, and there will never be any vacancies within upper management....
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    Is the Grass Really Greener on the CNP side?

    sunnyskies9 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To add to the "whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse" thread, someone please enlighten me on a day in the life of a NP. Because from my RN perspective, the NP's who aren't practicing in a...
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    Is the Grass Really Greener on the CNP side?

    sunnyskies9 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The thing is, though that there are SO many RN jobs out there that are similar, in that you don't have to work holidays/weekends, good benefits, don't have to do bedside and get crapped on by...
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    Is the Grass Really Greener on the CNP side?

    sunnyskies9 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh, definitely! I love my current job, but even my last job had great benefits, mon-fri, no weekends or holidays and tons of time off. So again, I pose the question of why are so many RN's unsatisfied...
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    Is the Grass Really Greener on the CNP side?

    sunnyskies9 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks everyone for taking the time to comment. I'm still not convinced to go the NP route. I only work 1 12 a week 4 days a week. The other shifts are 8 or 9's. I don't work weekends or holidays, and...
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    Is the Grass Really Greener on the CNP side?

    sunnyskies9 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If I ever decide to pursue an advanced degree, it most certainly wouldn't be for money. More money earned means more money spent. Plus I'm extremely grateful in that hubby works for our lovely...
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    Cardiac rehab help

    sunnyskies9 replied to JBonnn10's topic in Rehabilitation

    1. would an associates degree be enough, or do most places actually want the bachelors? BSN's are almost always preferred over associates degree RN's 2. Do most hospitals help pay (tuition...
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    Nurses as Health Coaches?

    sunnyskies9 replied to welloffnurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Yes, I do think us nurses need to take more opportunity to better care for our own wellness in addition to better educating ourselves in order to educate others. I'm so thankful that I have the...