srimer

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1. Allowing Corpsman to Become Nurses

   srimer replied to Asystole RN's topic in Government

   It's difficult for me to comment on this because I don't know what their training consists of. I do know that these corps"people" are wonderful in thinking on their feet, because they have to make split-second decisions in the field. However, there...

2. When do you march up the chain of command?

   srimer replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

   I am currently a Director of Nursing and we are non-union. However, non-union does not mean non-fair. If your direct supervisor has not answered you concerns, it is time to take the next step on the ladder (and the next and the next). We have a list ...

3. So, who LOVES LTC?? I need inspiration!

   srimer replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric

   I am a DON in an LTC. I came from an acute care background, so I wasn't sure if I'd like it. I went back to acute care TWICE until I realized that I really enjoy long-term care. It's not like it used to be. The residents are much more acutely ill...

4. Tele or MedSurg better for career to be in OR

   srimer replied to monsterRN's topic in Operating Room

   I agree with this comment. I have been an OR nurse / RNFA for >25 years and started out with 6 months med-surg. It's a great building block prior to entering the OR "world." Also, if you're working tele, you'll also be doing med-surg, so you'll...

5. Harassment at work, patient to staff

   srimer replied to Tiredoftheabuse's topic in Relations

   Wow, such open hostility! I hate to see the facility you work in!!

6. Harassment at work, patient to staff

   srimer replied to Tiredoftheabuse's topic in Relations

   I'm not quite sure if you've been educated enough to be able to handle "abuse" in LTC. Most residents are no longer able to control their behaviors, and "verbal abuse" just comes with the territory with dementia / Alzheimer's. Ask your Administrato...