MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. Nursing or stay with job in Finance, ADVICE!!

    MedSurgeMess replied to DSantosNJ's topic in General Nursing

    right now is not a good time to be going into nursing, just look at all of the posts of new grads, as well as experienced RNs, who are looking for work, and not finding much. I'd hold out as long as...

  2. Are these grounds for termination legitimate

    MedSurgeMess replied to jrhillsboro's topic in General Nursing

    If you are in an at will state, it doesn't matter if you feel there is an implied contract. Unless you have a union that has a contract, then unfortunately you are SOL. Fight this, but don't expect...

  3. Helping others outside of the hospital

    MedSurgeMess replied to labman's topic in General Nursing

    Also, to help in a situation that is non-emergency conveys an implicit caregiver role that is legally binding....if something would have went wrong after the fact, you could be sued. Best to just let...

  4. Other than working in LTC, where else can a CNA work?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    Me

  5. Lost my 1st patient

    MedSurgeMess replied to E.R. Rookie's topic in General Nursing

    I was getting ready to say the same

  6. Looking for advise on career change into nursing.

    MedSurgeMess replied to techjob4u's topic in General Nursing

    yes, but many potential employers will see 0 nursing experience and you will end up working at the bedside anyway, making the same rate as other new nurses, or just a small amount above, but not...

  7. What is administration thinking?

    MedSurgeMess replied to UnionRN2's topic in General Nursing

    Most occupiers of admin positions eat a whole box o' stupid daily, they don't just have a

  8. Pre-pulling Medicatons

    MedSurgeMess replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    a med error could be made just as easily being pre-pulled. if you're in a hurry, you could accidentally grab the wrong cup, or go to wrong patient room. you can justify it all you want, it's still...

  9. Pre-pulling Medicatons

    MedSurgeMess replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    skittlebear, 5-10 patients in the hospital is no walk in the park either....believe me, many interruptions from mds, families wanting to know how patients are doing, other departments wanting to...

  10. Pre-pulling Medicatons

    MedSurgeMess replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you worked with

  11. Sick of core measures

    MedSurgeMess replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a magnet facility. When we began to have to do core measures, it wasn't because it had anything to do with magnet status. We were told that CMS and some other insurance providers would not...

  12. Magnet Status

    MedSurgeMess replied to dillarduniversity's topic in General Nursing

    Same here....the only LPNs that even get looked at now must be enrolled in a bridge program for RN. Only have a couple of LPNs that have been there 25-30 yrs and getting ready to retire that did not...

  13. Need advice/thoughts from Experienced Nurses..HELP!

    MedSurgeMess replied to nickynoodles's topic in General Nursing

    That all depends on the facility. Some give you a schedule of your holidays for the year, and some let the seniority persons take the holidays off that they want, and let low-man-on-the-totem-pole...

  14. What degree is best for a new nursing student? CNL, BSN or RN?

    MedSurgeMess replied to jdb156's topic in General Nursing

    To get into most DNP programs, there is a minimum experience in patient care. Why not try accelerated BSN program and save a little $$$ and get your experience then transition to DNP. Just a...

  15. ADN and BSN

    MedSurgeMess replied to Tif-fantastic's topic in General Nursing

    In this current job market, not having experience seems to be the big limiter, but also hearing many places that are taking BSN over ADN as they are getting a more educated person for the

  16. How would you handle this?

    MedSurgeMess replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    The last time it happened to me, I told them that the statement "get a room" meant a hotel room, not a hospital

  17. Scared to move for job..anyone done it?

    MedSurgeMess replied to NurseDevonL's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this wholeheartedly. I am friendly with people I work with, but my true friends have nothing to do with either one of my jobs. Makes it so much easier that

  18. Looking for advise on career change into nursing.

    MedSurgeMess replied to techjob4u's topic in General Nursing

    if you read the other posts on this site, nursing is anything but stable. Many new grads cannot find a job, most places now want at least 1 yr experience, if not more. The economy has driven many...

  19. RN turns barista...

    MedSurgeMess replied to PeaceLove88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And remember, so many people from so many professions that have college educations are experiencing the same thing as well. Not just the healthcare industry. So instead of depressing, get out there...

  20. Education vs Experience

    MedSurgeMess replied to Airforce1's topic in General Nursing

    There are some requirements, because to be able to have advanced practice, you should at least know something about basic practice, like monitor readings, etc., and how to associate them with...

  21. I'm probably nuts for asking, but....

    MedSurgeMess replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

    I used to smoke and was heavily democrat. Quit smoking and became an independent! I think this question is interesting. Would you please post your findings when you're done? I'm curious to see the...

  22. CNA went missing....

    MedSurgeMess replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital where I work, I also teach clinicals. Each week, my director at the hospital wants to know if there were any problems with any of our staff. She does deal with it, because we are a...

  23. No nursing jobs in 2012 ???

    MedSurgeMess replied to rawoysteraddict's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say it, but the American media is very biased from both sides, and very well censored. I listen to NPR (national public radio for those of you who don't know) where they carry BBC and other...

  24. Can I apply for a job before I graduate?

    MedSurgeMess replied to dine saw's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but find out the hospital policy. Some facilities will not hire you unless you have a license for the desired job, as they will not hire d/t the fact you may fail boards,

  25. Employee health nurse duties

    MedSurgeMess replied to froglegs36's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, any patient has the right to look at their medical record, regardless of where the record resides, or who kept the notes, as long as the assessment and any information given was in a professional...