LaDFnDaUSNRN

LaDFnDaUSNRN has 36 years experience and specializes in CritCare, OutPt, Operational & Executive.

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1. Although Women Dominate the Nursing Profession, Do Men Make More Money?

   LaDFnDaUSNRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Consider Military Active Duty (or Reserve Component) if you want equal pay. Now that all platforms are open to women, many operational jobs are available. We have more men than civilian nursing but the pay scale (& promotion opportunities) are ou...

2. Dumbest thing a doctor has done/said to you

   LaDFnDaUSNRN replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Relations

   In the late 1970's a Cardiologist wrote " OIL CCU DOOR " on one of our stable patients, without mentioning the issue to anyone. In calling to verify he insisted it was a legitimate order. ICU partnered with the SubAcute Care Unit to call on the hou...

3. Does your facility allow the floor/unit nurses write up other nurses?

   LaDFnDaUSNRN replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in Emergency

   Maelsrm143 - I have lost count of how many times I have Self-Reported errors, many times noting a systemic problem (like in the old days having medications in alphabetic order - potential for errors goes down w/ single-dose administration.) can't rec...

4. Does your facility allow the floor/unit nurses write up other nurses?

   LaDFnDaUSNRN replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in Emergency

   Hello - I've been an RN for over 32 years, civilian & military - HIGHLY recommend all the responders look up HEALTH WORK ENVIRONMENT. "writing SOMEONE up" ? Focus on the issue & how it affects PATIENTS & SAFETY - don't take things perso...