Dean7

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1. Are all nurses overworked and underpaid?

   Dean7 replied to bluebird2010's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I think just read more about legal nursing issues to help keep you up to date. I am learning more about what my rights are and such. And although I need to myself practice this, don't be afraid to...

2. manager refusing comp time, and other issues

   Dean7 replied to Dean7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Here.I.Stand, Thanks for your reply. We work 37 hours a week and receive a flat yearly base pay (in the 60's). There are differentials for night shift and years of experience. I believe that is...

3. manager refusing comp time, and other issues

   Dean7 replied to Dean7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Ruby, If you have read my post carefully, you will see that I have mentioned in my post that everyone stays after on average for an hour after the shift ends. Your reply suggests you have not...

4. manager refusing comp time, and other issues

   Dean7 replied to Dean7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Thanks for your replies everyone. It has a set yearly salary with differentials depending on how many years experience and such. It is not per

5. manager refusing comp time, and other issues

   Dean7 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Hello everyone, First of all thanks in advance for any input anyone gives. I'm writing here to see if anyone else has experienced this, and if it's right or wrong or if anything can be done. Our...

6. burn out, bullying, new nurse blues, affecting my relationship and mental health

   Dean7 replied to tareija's topic in Health, Stress Management

   You should try signing up with some agencies or just look for a new facility alltogether, or look for a clinic job. your workplace environment doesn't sound like it will improve. I once had to go...

7. burn out, bullying, new nurse blues, affecting my relationship and mental health

   Dean7 replied to tareija's topic in Health, Stress Management

   You should try signing up with some agencies or just look for a new facility alltogether, or look for a clinic job. your workplace environment doesn't sound like it will improve. I once had to go...

8. Med error- manager told everyone at meeting and made me explain

   Dean7 replied to veronica123's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Yes I agree with the other poster who said the manager could have created an anonymous presentation of this error so that everyone will still benefit from learning from the error, yet spare you any...

9. feeling numb and not sure what's the next step

   Dean7 replied to Dean7's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Thank you everyone for your replies! It makes me feel better and am glad to have this because it was driving me nuts keeping it all inside. I need to be more active on this board. I will try looking...

10. feeling numb and not sure what's the next step

    Dean7 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hello all, First of all I would like to say thank you for reading this post. I've been a new nurse for about a year and a few months now. I work on a Med/Surg floor. I've been working at a city...

11. Why did she pick on me?

    Dean7 replied to Dean7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If it went down to 140's over something, then I might not have called the doc. But have had docs give stat doses of BP lowering pills for people if their BP's are in the high systolic150's....which is...

12. New nurse/night shift/stress?!!

    Dean7 replied to lauriepat's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Are you taking any vitamins and supplements? Make sure you take vitamin D-3, because at night you're likely not getting enough sun. Also make sure you take B-12 for energy, and a multivitamin. I...

13. Why did she pick on me?

    Dean7 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello everyone, I've been a new nurse for almost a year now. I had an incident that still rattles me. There was a patient who had an elevated blood pressure, around in the 170's/90. The doc said to...

14. Nurse managers,help!Choosing unit type in new grad externships

    Dean7 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hello there, I was thinking maybe nurse managers or people who know what goes on in the thought processes of hiring managers might be able to help me with this? I'd really really appreciate it! I'm...

15. alternatives to caffeine for night shift?

    Dean7 replied to trauma_lama's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Lemon in water. Lots of ice water helps. Try a spicy herbal tea without caffeine..it can perk you up. Lol or even a little hot sauce in warm water.Maybe even bring an ipod with you and during break or...