MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. Hospital Falters as Refuge for Illegal Immigrants

    MedSurgeMess replied to Anxious Patient's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is really tough. Yes, we should be compassionate, but we need to face the reality that the funds are not there to give free care to everyone, especially when they don't live legally in that...

  2. giving no judgement , opinion..just the facts

    MedSurgeMess replied to clvlpn34's topic in General Nursing

    families....don'tcha just love

  3. Pa hospital system won't hire smokers

    MedSurgeMess replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    For those of you who brought up obesity, believe me, it's next on the pike.....many healthcare facilities have "Wellness" programs that correlate with their insurance. Smoking, obesity, and alcohol...

  4. Pa hospital system won't hire smokers

    MedSurgeMess replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    As the ACLU lawyer said, smokers are not a protected class. As a former smoker who can smell it a mile away, I'm grateful. When I had my recent surgery, someone who no one else in the facility knew...

  5. Low Census??

    MedSurgeMess replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I got called off this AM. First time for me in months, but some of my coworkers are continuously being called off. We have stayed busy all year until just recently. I'm just waiting to see what...

  6. Starting Salary

    MedSurgeMess replied to mindystl's topic in General Nursing

    If the new grad can find a

  7. Health Care Reform

    MedSurgeMess replied to joeyww12000's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, after sitting in on meetings that include 8 hospitals in my area, many state that is the reason that many of them are not hiring any new staff unless ABSOLUTELY necessary, especially nurses....

  8. Dislikes

    MedSurgeMess replied to mindystl's topic in General Nursing

    1) patients and families who think I am their maid/sevant 2)doctors who think I am their maid/servant 3)coworkers who think that they should be treated better than rest of staff because (fill in the...

  9. Survey on Causes for Nurse Faculty Shortage

    MedSurgeMess replied to deemarys's topic in General Nursing

    I gave a kudos for this statement, and wish I could do it X 100! I teach PT and work at the bedside FT both, and have to agree

  10. Survey on Causes for Nurse Faculty Shortage

    MedSurgeMess replied to deemarys's topic in General Nursing

    I think money is just the tip of the iceberg...yes more money would help, as it requires a MSN just as much as any of the other advanced practice areas. I think respect is another big issue..in my...

  11. An RN who has a BS vs a BSN does it really matter?

    MedSurgeMess replied to techjob4u's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    generally, a BS in another field is not on par with a BSN. It just depends on the facility. See if you can find an ABSN program somewhere. I have a BS in another field, and when I had just my RN,...

  12. Why it doesn't pay to be a pervert in the medical profession.

    MedSurgeMess replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in General Nursing

    scary how privacy is no longer respected...and when you're most

  13. I went against another nurse... did I make the right call?

    MedSurgeMess replied to guineachick's topic in General Nursing

    Good call. Just because someone is precepting, doesn't mean they know it all. I will say, though, that since you are on orientation, maybe having him void and scanning him again before leaving and...

  14. Starting to doubt nursing....

    MedSurgeMess replied to thongvo89's topic in General Nursing

    for all that we do, they could never adequately compensate, and it's definitely not for those who don't tolerate stress well. as far as rudeness, society in general is getting very rude....hopefully,...

  15. To all nurses out there, "What was the most irrelevant interview question...?"

    MedSurgeMess replied to RNman09's topic in General Nursing

    I loved it when I was asked if I had my RN.......this was being asked by the former dean of nursing at the school where I now teach....she had my resume in hand. Like the previous posters stated,...

  16. What is Talent Plus or Top Talent?

    MedSurgeMess replied to MaddieRN's topic in General Nursing

    try googling them for more information. I've never been involved with this process, but perhaps looking it up would be

  17. Now I understand why nurses leave?

    MedSurgeMess replied to motivated2nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    some people are just jerks and you'll find some of those everywhere. Just stay true to yourself and your knowledge, and it will be

  18. Medsurg certification

    MedSurgeMess replied to helper T cell's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hee hee! I truly am a

  19. The right time to apply to nursing school?

    MedSurgeMess replied to RN-4Ever's topic in General Nursing

    if admission is based on current grades, check and see if they will take future grades, or if consideration is based on what is current when you turn in your app. That may help your

  20. Anyone watching 'WWII in HD' on History Channel?

    MedSurgeMess replied to PageRespiratory!'s topic in General Nursing

    I've caught bits and pieces between work and....work. It is really excellent.....makes you see the war in a whole new

  21. Difficult boss--how to proceed?

    MedSurgeMess replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Make the offer if you want to stay there, but be prepared to leave if you must. She sounds like a real

  22. ASN to BSN

    MedSurgeMess replied to RNman09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    yes.if you have not worked in any nursing capacity as an RN, you will be considered a new grad. But, your opportunities will open up a little more with that

  23. RN/BSN

    MedSurgeMess replied to thechamster's topic in General Nursing

    You will have to check with that particular school, as it varies from location to location. Or try to find some previous students in your area who have done the same and see what advice they have to...

  24. Do any nurses work "normal" hours??

    MedSurgeMess replied to KKB243's topic in General Nursing

    Are you working on ASN or BSN...some of the jobs with "normal hours" have the requirement of BSN as well as some experience. Just something to think about. Good luck on your

  25. New nervous nurse

    MedSurgeMess replied to broosevader's topic in General Nursing

    YES!!! that was over 7 yrs ago, and I remember it like it happened last night....I worked a med-surg floor, had 21 pts, 14 of which were fresh surgeries, had an LPN and a CNA with me (5 call ins that...