LDrounette

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1. BSN Only? Give me a break!!

   LDrounette replied to michaelvgrigsby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   But she wasn't an applicant. She had 13 years in that position, and has a bachelor's in leadership. So what would the upper level management courses of a BSN program do to increase her knowledge of...

2. Frustrated with angry, demeaning doctors

   LDrounette replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

   You know, it's hard to deal with doctors like that. Just always try to take the high road, and stand up for yourself when you need to. Someday, they might have to be one of your patients! lol I was...

3. Is Job Hopping the Norm for Nurses?

   LDrounette replied to westieluv's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   There are so many variables involved in this question. I think it depends on the type of position you're looking for, somewhat. If you want a management position, it probably won't look too great to...

4. Could this be construed as "abuse"?

   LDrounette replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I agree. It could be "it hurts" or "ouch" is the only sentiment she can recall to express, depending on her degree of

5. Could this be construed as "abuse"?

   LDrounette replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   As for the worry about her saying "they hurt me"...........document, document, document. And care plan it. That should keep you out of trouble with the State for any complaints about that. As for...

6. LTC facility trying to fire me over refusing to take on 50 residents

   LDrounette replied to NurseGeorgiapeach's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Some states don't have set defined staffing ratios for nursing facilities. However, I would assume you are protected by your nurse practice act. Abandonment means you took on the responsibility of...

7. Manager Bonuses

   LDrounette replied to Gypsy Moon's topic in Nurse Management

   There are probably some health systems that give bonuses for that, but generally, staffing cuts are related to budgets. People don't realize there is a lot more to staffing budgets other than just...

8. Fake crying and bad acting in the ER

   LDrounette replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

   Having never worked in the ER, as a nurse, this certainly gives me a new perspective on what you guys go through. It also sheds a little light on a couple experiences I've had as a patient, and a...

9. Sandy Storm whom do I serve?

   LDrounette replied to echoRNC711's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Yeah, like starting their nursing

10. Sandy Storm whom do I serve?

    LDrounette replied to echoRNC711's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I fully believe your children and their safety must come first. I don't know about there, but here abandonment only applies once you've taken report and taken the responsibility for patients and then...

11. Weird, but missing my old state's nurses union!

    LDrounette replied to llbCCRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    One thing that struck me is that there seems to be a complaint that the hospital doesn't have enough staff or doesn't try hard enough to get someone to cover a shift, but on the other hand, there's...