Barbara Rose

The problem with any system is how it is used in each facility. Since each facility and floor is different, the acuity system should just be part of the procedure for staffing, not the entire program. And, each unit should have input along with eac...

There are probably several reasons that these things happen. But, Chuckie, when a new nurse starts, they are eager and want to learn. Read up on your psychology and sociology about oppressed people. As nurses work, they become more and more oppres...

What about your employer? It will be in their best interest as well for you to go back to school. They may can help or pull some strings. Contact the state nurses association in your state as well, they are very vocal when it comes to the nursing sh...

Well, I started out as a CNA, then LVN, am now an ADN working on my BSN (for 15yrs.now) and plan to get a dual masters within the next 5 years. Nothing wrong with any of the education, or the jobs. I am getting the education to satisfy those who th...

Well, I started out as a CNA, then LVN, am now an ADN working on my BSN (for 15yrs.now) and plan to get a dual masters within the next 5 years. Nothing wrong with any of the education, or the jobs. I am getting the education to satisfy those who th...

Ok, I can't let it die, I know. What about a call to arms, decide the issues and write a declaration of sorts describing what are concerns, etc. are; and then calling for a meeting to discuss these issues? Sounds vaguely familiar doesn't it? Can'...

The closest I have ever come was when a patient told me he was going home on a weekend I was off. I tried to explain to him that since it was impossible for him to go home, and it was his anniversary that his wife was bringing in his dog for a speci...

Jay-Jay, Good for you, and I agree, when we get involved, then we can change what we don't like. I see alot of apathy out there right now, people are so oppressed and have no idea how to change things. But, as history always repeats itself, someo...

Helen and All, I have an interview tomorrow with a big article and reporter, I will mention this and possibly supply names (email addresses) to this reporter to see if we can get the record straight. Actually, the reason the reporter wanted to tal...

Sheryl, If you can't afford the actual TED hose, try the drug store, or wal-mart pharmacy for the support hose. These are thicker than regular support hose, you know "granny stockings" and they still work. I wear them all the time, they definitel...

I am an RN but started as a CNA, then LVN. I have been DON in many nursing homes over the last 20 years, 11 in nursing homes. I work the floor every day, making beds, taking people to the toliet, and feeding meals, etc. I even give baths, etc. I ...

HowRUfeeling; Your management is responsible, whether they want to be or not, when you are short staffed. Follow the chain of command and call for help. If they don't show up, document who you talked to and what time, etc. I have been DON in nur...

I got nothing from my home health agency, nothing from the state where I contract, but one of my attorney/clients send me chocolate! Now, that man knows how to get to a woman's heart, especially when you are already down. But other than that, nothin...

I agree with the state level. And, Nat, yes I am involved on that level. Texas nurses association and BNE are having town hall meetings locally with nurses to address their issues. I am hosting a meeting in Paris with them. I am also attending on...

Rick, Sorry, this has to do with old and long ago posts, and the start of the million nurse march on this bb. It was a new name and format for the others who were in the MNM and want to do something. Just more on a personal note to the old timers...

No, wildtime, I am not new. I have been reading the posts, yours as well as the others. I did not suggest run to washington, I suggested individual involvement. By the way, yes, I have been to the ER lately; I was there with my husband who was see...

No, wildtime, I am not new. I have been reading the posts, yours as well as the others. I did not suggest run to washington, I suggested individual involvement. By the way, yes, I have been to the ER lately; I was there with my husband who was see...

Wildtime, I have to answer your inquires: first, respect: check the polls, nurses are the highest respected profession out there; the public loves us, it is employers, healthcareworkers, and other nurses who don't. That's a totally different topic...

Wildtime, I have to answer your inquires: first, respect: check the polls, nurses are the highest respected profession out there; the public loves us, it is employers, healthcareworkers, and other nurses who don't. That's a totally different topic...

I was told the same thing back in 1980 when I started LVN school. I then continued to RN school, realized I wasn't ahead anyway, and am still working on getting a BSN so I can be a real nurse. That was now 20 years ago, and I am still the same nurs...

Gina, Contact the board of nurse examiners here in Texas. They have a web site as well as email, fax, etc. all available. In the past, you had to have an employer sponsor you in Texas, don't know if that is true any longer or not, but with the sh...

Gina, Contact the board of nurse examiners here in Texas. They have a web site as well as email, fax, etc. all available. In the past, you had to have an employer sponsor you in Texas, don't know if that is true any longer or not, but with the sh...

Another item to check; in Texas you have the choice of joining ANA or not when you join TNA. Check your state and see if that option is available to you. At least get involved in your own state.

OK, you guys. You need to get all your info before passing judgement. Yes, MNA and CNA are union (not all their members are union) and yes they are out of ANA but they are still nurses. I have spoken to both leaders of these groups and they are op...

well, you know I have to get in my 2cents!! I do appreciate the apologies as well, however, I don't feel they are necessary. As I have known all of you in the past, I feel that it was not deliberate, and we all make mistakes (I make several a day a...