PennyWise

Once, I was on a travel assignment in Baltimore, and the staff nurses had an issue with me from the start. Reason: I had my own stethoscope. Some of the phrases directed at me: "Gee, aren't you just the boyscout RN coming in all prepared with the...

Way back when, I was a landscaping supervisor. I often tried to venture out into other fields, I was only doing landscaping because it was what I had done when I was younger, I did not like it at all. One winter, I landed a job in a quality contro...

I like working New Year's eve, don't mind working New Year's day. Its just not my holiday, not my thing. I don't go out drinking or partying or anything, but I feel trapped in my apt. because if you do go out to do anything (shopping, eat dinner ou...

I am currently in a "Nursing Trends and Issues" class for my RN to BSN program. I'm trying to get some research done on our topic of choice. While I was researching our topic, a question came to mind that might be of interest to my group. Our top...

Ah, OK. My problem is, I like the list that is presented in the original post, but can't find it anywhere. I've got a lot of other lists of criteria, but none that are anything like this one.

LOL. Well, if thats the case, I can't use it. Not allowed to reference Wiki for my papers. My teacher says anyone using Wiki will receive a zero on the paper and asked to move to the back of the class (she is kidding but you really can't reference...

The criteria the TC used to distinguish what a profession is...........where did that come from? I can't find it.

I recently interviewed for a unit/specialty that I really want to go to. Not only does this unit offer experience more in line with my long term goals, but it offers a schedule that I'd love to work (much more so than my schedule on my current unit)...

Eeeh sonie, why my hospital is SO OLD.........it was around in those days when hospitals didn't just get whatever they wanted. They had to earn things. It walked to school, it didn't get to take no bus.......AND UPHILL BOTH WAYS. My hospitals pare...

I do have a set schedule, but that is extremely rare in the hospital setting. I have it because I am in school and like my days to land a certain way. I go to school on Mondays, and I work night shift. So, I work Thurs-Fri-Sat night shift every wee...

Yeah........like, in Alaska............when they go through the 30 days of night...............when is nightshift? Do you work 30 days straight? I bet nurse burnout is AWFUL in Alaska.

We have more than one princess on our unit. Three actually, and they are all friends AND they are all friends with the DON. Untouchable in everyone's eyes. Then there is me who calls them out on the mat and tells them "no" when they want unreasonab...

That pretty much sums it up. The longer version: They exist because we let them. The amount of attention and effort is takes to redirect an individual like this is taxing and demanding. Eventually, it is just easier to let them have their way beca...

Other than CC numbers, address and birthdate.................I don't tell them a thing. It's none of their business.

I agree with the double assertion that there is a double standard. I've had females sit right next to me and talk about the very explicit details of their love life. Too much detail and imagery. I'm not made "uncomfortable" easily and I was..........

I believe, when used properly, 12 hour shifts have many advantages over 8hr shifts: The unit only has two shifts to staff, not three. This makes for easier scheduling. There are less reports (hand-offs) to perform each day, meaning the chances of ...

I am a Pittsburg Pirates fan. Not a very good team, but they do their best with what they have. Unfortunately, a culture of losing has taken over the organization. At times, it seems the baseball gods are making it their creed that we never become...

Ah, I guess there have been studies. lol

I wonder if there are any official studies done on this? I'd be interested in what they have to say. IMO, the burnout from M/S units and LTC facilities would probably lead the list. The problems these places face are too many to list. Other spec...

I don't think turnover is good or bad. I think an extreme in either direction (stagnant staff or the revolving door) is bad though. Plus, turnover for the sake of turnover is never good. If it is the good employees leaving and the bad one's stayin...

I currently work nights, mostly because that is where I am put, not necessarily because it's where I want to be. My manager is free to use me on either shift, as long as I have the days I need off for school. It's a trade off. My motto for comparin...

I have to disagree with the comments that nursing is more stressful than school. Not because I don't think nursing is not stressful, but because I don't think the comparison is really fair. "Is nursing as stressful as nursing school?" is like saying...

I think I'm just grumpy or something, or maybe I have a point. You be the judge. I was in class today, a "Nursing Trends and Issues" class. Kant's philosophy that lying is always wrong was being discussed. The issue of answering a difficult patien...

Oh my lol. I guess maybe I am being a bit grumpy. You are so right. The conversation from the class I'm talking about here had me.........annoyed. On the other hand, the people who used to sit there in class talking about their family member's s...

Its a good mix, age wise. Most are 25 to 35yrs. I'd say.........eh, 50% of the class falls in there. The other half is a completely even mix of older and younger. I know of a few who are divorced, and all but one of them is still single. For th...