Aquamarine

Aquamarine

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  1. Fresenius medical care...taking over dialysis unit HELP!

    Aquamarine replied to hodgpodge's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I agree that takeovers are horrid. But maybe if the pay is good and you ride with it you will be top dog. Keep a diary, that will be valuable. Did you ever work for davita, what city are you in? We...

  2. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    Aquamarine replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    still don't believe there are people that follow so well they don't think. ...blind obedience.not for me...I wouldn't ever wear the

  3. Fresenius medical care...taking over dialysis unit HELP!

    Aquamarine replied to hodgpodge's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Really, why? I certainly believe you. Do you do travelling dialysis. That is what I want to do eventually. I have elderly parents but after that time, that is my goal. I love dialysis. How is the...

  4. Fresenius medical care...taking over dialysis unit HELP!

    Aquamarine replied to hodgpodge's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I don't work for Fersenius but heard they are very very good. Pay in good in the Rochester area and has been for years. I work for the competitor. The company is a good one, I wouldn't worry too much...

  5. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    Aquamarine replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You said it well....why doesn't anyone see it....and why did more than one person think the button is Okay to wear. Very wise statement...to be a good nurse doesn't mean you are a good employee. Not...

  6. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    Aquamarine replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Of course we all agree that evryone should wash their hands, including the patients, but should every issue be put on a button!! I never heard of anything so disgraceful. How about one about...

  7. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    Aquamarine replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

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  8. Need help.....quitting job

    Aquamarine replied to BrandNewNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I understand exactly what you are saying, it is typical but it can improve over time. i am older and this is my advice. 1. don't give any excuse for quitting, don't tell anyone, no even your...

  9. Quitting after 4 months.....

    Aquamarine replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I graduated from nursing school I got my first job in a nice Catholic community hospital. Boy, it was tough...you had the feeling of being stretched just like you mention. One night I almost went...

  10. Need Info On Davita..........

    Aquamarine replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I know what you mean, the first day I was working there a very large LPN with orange hair came over to me and said I wasn't going to last there too long because I was too nice! I told her I would and...

  11. Need Info On Davita..........

    Aquamarine replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Maybe that is part of their deal...to let everything go not to lose nurses, and not to have any law suits. My boss says she was told not to fire any minority. Is that the craziest thing? that...

  12. Need Info On Davita..........

    Aquamarine replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I think it is terrible that any dialysis patient should have to fear nurses...or what they might do if he complains. Maybe if he just discusses it with the offenders. I have seen exactly what you are...

  13. Need Info On Davita..........

    Aquamarine replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Davita starting pay is about 23.00...HOWEVER...the pay increases are 2-3%...in other words, the increases do not cover the cost of gasoline. They say the reason is because they give you bonus...

  14. Need Info On Davita..........

    Aquamarine replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    we have a lot of RNs at our facility, but occassionally the boss has to work also. Tonight one Rn on one side, one on the other...no techs, no LPNs....nadda. if one thing went wrong...what would...

  15. Need Info On Davita..........

    Aquamarine replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I truly feel for you. do you think it is the company or the FA. Do you think one hand doesn't know what the other is doing...The company vs the FA or are they both for this abuse? I know frustration...

  16. Playing secretary and receptionis during med pass??

    Aquamarine replied to SoCalif1979's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can bet the administrator already knows, they are not treating nurses like that not knowing...they aren't stupid...they are saving money and keeping you feeling disrespected so you will appreciate...

  17. Need Info On Davita..........

    Aquamarine replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Some of the Davita units are working 13.5 hour shifts, no choice. So check it out. We had one girl give notice and we have only been doing it 2 weeks. It's not for everyone, not for me either. If you...

  18. Need Info On Davita..........

    Aquamarine replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Davita is my employer. I agree what the others said. The pay could be higher. The benefit package could be better...no contribution from they toward a pension...I think that is something to consider...

  19. salary rate

    Aquamarine replied to kathykaye's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The thing is Davita starting pay is good but for the nurses that worked there for a long time the pay raises are very small, and for a nurse with experience it isn't that different from a new nurse...

  20. Playing secretary and receptionis during med pass??

    Aquamarine replied to SoCalif1979's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    i can identify with what you are saying, i have seen it myself over and over. i will not under any circumstances put up with it...one thing for your own good is to document it if there is a...

  21. Why would a student be banned from a hospital?

    Aquamarine replied to leonidasrex2's topic in Men in Nursing

    some schools will not allow a person to be employed in a hospital that your are doing your clinicals in as it would give the nurse adbantages over the other students unfamiliar. Nursing shcool is not...

  22. Playing secretary and receptionis during med pass??

    Aquamarine replied to SoCalif1979's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am sure you werent the only one...it isn't uncommon for faciilities to try to save money by risking your liciense. get a resume and take notes now and quit when you find a new

  23. Quitting after 4 months.....

    Aquamarine replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i know how you feel exactly. all i can say is if your intentions are sincere you will find your nitch but not if you give up. get a certified resume writer...get a resume...do not quit...take...

  24. Why are nurses such back-stabbers?

    Aquamarine replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with you 100%. I do think when people behave like that...the deficiency is within themselves. If they bring attention to you and what you are doing...it takes attention away from themselves....

  25. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    Aquamarine replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    When will hospital administrators wake up. Treat nurses with respect, pay isn't minimum wage, but the patients lives are in our hands....do we get paid accordingly? No we don't. Nurses are nasty to...