RNbehindtheWall

Thanks for the feedback! I have been using the historical reports and order forcasting from our supply companies to determine need, but finding that to be inaccurate for certain items, because of over and under ordering in the past.

I recently transitioned into the role of HSA. One of the things that always troubled me as a staff nurse was supply/inventory management. In my facility, space is an issue, and we don't have a actual stock room, just supply cabinets. We have always used logs, but with varying degrees of success. However, we seem to have too much stock of infrequently used supplies and run out of supplies early. We encounter some of the same struggles with out pharmacy supplies. What are you methods for inventory management/tracking? An automated system is out of the question for me right now. Any cost/time effective manual systems out there that are successful... the traditional log books just aren't cutting it!

Hello all, I posted this in the General Disussion thread, but thought I might also get some good feed back here. I currently am currently licensed with an AAS in Nursing. Before entering nursing I completed my BA in Psychology from a major university (a research based program - not clinical). I am looking to complete my MSN. My question is this: I know I can directly enter a MSN program, because I hold a degree in another subject, however, would it be better to enter a RN to BSN/MSN program. I ask because nearly all the hospitals are Magnet hospitals and do not hire Associates level nurses. All things being equal, will an MSN without the BSN hold me back? ( FYI - I have ten plus years experience in the pre-hospital setting and almost 5 years working as an RN in corrections). Thanks for the info!

Hello, I am currently in my first position as an RN. I work in corrections on third shift and there is only myself and an LPN. In my facility, there is a culture of LPNs believing they are on the same level professionally as the RNs which my boss is trying to fix and realign the appropriate heirarchy. Here is my problem. The LPN I work with is extroardinarily diffiuclt. She does not want to take assignments or direction from me. My boss is aware of the situation and monitoring it, however she would like for me to be more assertive (which I admit, I need to be). My boss has instructed her that I am the Charge Nurse and that I am in charge of how the shift is run, etc... but I have seen little improvement. The situation is growing increasingly difficult, as she doesn't even acknowledge me when I speak and when she does, her tone is condescending and disrespectful. She intentionally takes extra time completing even the simplest tasks. I literally feel like I am working alone. Although, I may not be seeing patients all night on my shift, I do have a lot of work to complete and I literally feel like I am working alone. Any tips on how to better approach the situation? As a new nurse, I want to learn my trade and do well, however trying to balance that with a difficult staff member is wearing me thin. I absolutely love my job and do not want this to spoil the experience. Thanks, RNBehindtheWall