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Once in awhile this ER doc calls the nurses monkeys. Being as I'm new, I haven't heard it for my self yet. The subject just came up when I was telling another nurse that this doc had just explained to another doc on behalf of our new ER Physician Ass...

Not for me, it's not. I can do the work, I like most patients, but the work load and stress levels are too high for me to continue with bedside nursing till I retire. Everybody's different. You might be noticing that the general public is getting tou...

I didnt really like the er I was working in bc the main doc always prescribed dilaudid and a ct for any small pain almost. We started ivs and gave fluids on almost everyone who came through our doors... not a thorough dr assessment, he just ordered i...

... Or, are each of you expected to do admissions / OASIS to home health? At my agency, we do Resumptions, Admissions, and Recerts ... and revisits Might see up to 8 pts a day, if we're busy (and we usually are) We have to take call 2x per week.

I think it would be nice to have 'just OASIS' nurses for the admissions-- since learning how to answer those questions requires much extra training and experience --that is to get it like the agency wants it.

You're not presumed to be a danger -- its just a matter of patient comfort ... maybe are anticipating that patients wont want male nurses in on a pelvic exam, because such nurses wouldnt want male nurses in that scenario?

Could you try a smaller facility - still work er though? I recently went from small er to home health and although I wasn't totally confident in my er abilities I really think I was a better fit for er. You might really regret a cubicle position if...

Is nursing a field much like law enforcement, that attracts people who are rude, harsh and likely have personality disorders? Just wondering because, I'm not joking... the majority of my nurse managers and supervisors were long time nurses who seemed...

It has good and bad aspects like any job, I suppose.

FYI- I don't have negative interactions with the majority of people I meet, but I do have difficulty staying upbeat at times - I often don't trust new people I meet - I often assume people won't / can't understand me, so I don't open up around cowork...

it is hard on your hands. hand cream, not just regular lotion will help!

You know, when all these Baby Boomer aged health care professionals finally retire, do you believe the next generations will be enough, to 'care' for the Baby Boomers, such a huge generation of people? Also, do you think that the percentages of young...

Ok, it might be when you work for a not-for-profit facility, I don't know how stringent they are about the 'neediness' of the area. You can get on a payment program that is based on your income level no matter what, I think. And if you work full time...

SmilingBlu, I'm not ___ enough to work in middle management. Their harsh judgment of others and rude behavior is what I'm judging. Also, collecting a check while letting everyone around you down. No, not all of them of course, but enough of em that I...

Never heard of it, but I definitely feel your pain ((hugs))

I mean, I would mention that, but I might not give the best career advice.

Jobs aren't falling off trees around here. Hiring nurse managers seem to want consistent experience, so if I leave without a certain length of time put in at a position.... I'm sure I'll get crap for it (and have, I'm actively looking) Those are two ...

I wish my NM was like your current one. Almost all of the nurse managers I've had just wanted AWAY from bedside and refused to help pitch in whatsoever. Some have been more vocal about it than others

Why are you following what I'm doing so closely? Are you a crappy nm too? It doesn't matter if a nurse has a gazillion years of carefully strategized experience, s/he might not necessarily be a good manager. I'm surprised hospitals are still filling ...

Thank you. Yes, I have (another) bad nurse manager. It has happened over and over, which is my point. Others I have worked with would agree. This particular one is abusive and gave me my first and only performance evaluation 10 months into my positio...

I have, and it's not me. I'm nice, and polite. Coming from another career, I am seriously noticing this rude jerk trend amongst long-time nurses my own age. So, they have several years behind and ahead in their careers if they so choose to keep on be...

I agree. I don't like the arrogant types. Some people have too good of a life / have had it too easy... to empathize with others. And that. is. ANNYOING.

Some very good ideas here - inspire me to think about how to become the change I want to see. Thank you.

...Another specialty at the same time as working as an ER nurse? Or do you see ER as all in or all out? Do you work with anybody who works in the ER and at something else too?

I'm not satisfied with my pay, benefits, or the way I'm treated in most nursing positions. My husband has a business degree, and although jobs are harder to come by, he's offered at least 15-20k more/year and instant, good quality health insurance. O...