Runman1914 MSN, RN

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    I quit my job and am seriously considering quitting nursing

    Runman1914 replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    This proves that nurses contribute to their own shortage. I left my last job due to a new asst nurse manager that was always writing me up for nothing. One day i finally had enough and refused to...
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    more layoffs

    Runman1914 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say in defense of the hospitals there are some really unneccesary positions. My last hospital, my dept had 2 asst nurses managers that did absolutely nothing. They took 2 hour lunches...
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    Are all depts of the hospital trained to tell pt and family tell your Nurse?

    Runman1914 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Its simply incredible the things nurses have nothing to do with but are blamed for. Since my career has started i have been blamed for things from Physical therapy, resp therapy, maintenance,...
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    Are all depts of the hospital trained to tell pt and family tell your Nurse?

    Runman1914 replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    Not to sound fasicious but its not that easy when you work with a rich group of pt and families here in Palm Beach county Florida. I have tried everything you stated and they still regard it as my...
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    Are all depts of the hospital trained to tell pt and family tell your Nurse?

    Runman1914 replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    I dont have time for this extra stuff that other dept should clearly be doing. But to get the pt and family off my back i do this. The family calls the cafeteria and the cafeteria tells them to tell...
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    Are all depts of the hospital trained to tell pt and family tell your Nurse?

    Runman1914 replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    Flame you haha are you kidding . I agree with you 110%
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    Any nurses you dread giving report to?

    Runman1914 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses like this contribute heavily to nursing
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    Any nurses you dread giving report to?

    Runman1914 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    The OP is more patient than i am. When a nurse starts that ridiculous interrogation with me, i make it clear im here to give report and im not going to argue with you. If you have a problem with...
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    Do you think the nursing shortage is disappearing?

    Runman1914 replied to MissAnthrope's topic in General Nursing

    There is certainly a huge nursing shortage in every dept here in the sunshine state of
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    background check

    Runman1914 replied to Bailey 1982's topic in General Nursing

    You can run a free check under court of clerks for your city or
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    How does nursing school differ from the real world of nursing?

    Runman1914 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Nursing

    Its a day and night difference. Lately the students i see come to the floor for 2 or 3 hours, play on their cell phones and leave. The instructors are a world more lax than when i went to school....
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    Nurses and Doctors Dating Each Other

    Runman1914 replied to lunden's topic in General Nursing

    NEVER SAY NEVER!!! I cant tell you how many nurses have told me they would never get involved with a doctor and end up sleeping with one. Also many nurses say they would never support a loser...
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    Nurses and Doctors Dating Each Other

    Runman1914 replied to lunden's topic in General Nursing

    Yea this is mostly what i see. Doctors and nurses that are married sleeping around with each other. I use to think most cheating was by men. After 11 years of working with all women, i now know its 50...
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    South Miami Hospital

    Runman1914 replied to bluenalgene's topic in Travel

    Im finishing my contract there sept 25. The ratios there are good but the politics are the worse i have ever seen. I work on the tele floor . The floor clinician is up the nurses but constantly....
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    not getting hired

    Runman1914 replied to ksmorel's topic in Travel

    No thats not customary. Every travel company i know pays the utilities and has them turned on. Please know there are alot of companies out there. Do your home work and make them give you what you...
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    not getting hired

    Runman1914 replied to ksmorel's topic in Travel

    i have been a travel nurse for 10 years now. there are alot of travel companies out there. if they really want your business they will find you a job. talk to another company. i dont think your...
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    Nurse fired for calling police

    Runman1914 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last year while eating at local restuarant i witnessed an irate customer being removed by police for screaming at the staff. Last month i witness a patient daughter screaming at staff for more than...
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    Do surgeons intimidate nurses?

    Runman1914 replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    No theory really. Im sorry if i offended anyone . But doctors from my experience and observations have a totally different demeanor when speaking with male nurses. 90% of the time doctors think...
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    Do surgeons intimidate nurses?

    Runman1914 replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    Its a man woman issue. If the OR nurses were all men most surgeons would behave a world better. I dont mean to sound
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    Nurse fired for calling police

    Runman1914 replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    But you said administration doesn't fire for just calling the police. Now you say anyone can be fired for no reason at all. Im confused. Not to sound fasicous. I have been a travel nurse for years...
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    Nurse fired for calling police

    Runman1914 replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    Woody im the OP on this thread. I just want to add that shortly after this charge nurse was fired the nurse manager, nurse administration and hospital administration called all of us to a meeting....
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    Patients son who is a MD violating HIPPA & is just a jerk!

    Runman1914 replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your guard up with this MD. "you better not speak to me like that again" sounds like a threat to
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    Can i work out while in nursing school?

    Runman1914 replied to NursingStudent-Tati's topic in General Nursing

    Should be no problem. Staying in shape will serve you well in nursing school. You have no kids or husband. Keep it that way until after you graduate!! Nursing school is not as demanding of your...
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    what about these sign on bonuses???

    Runman1914 replied to rnnursesandy's topic in General Nursing

    Sign on bonuses are taxed heavy. I took a 5000 dollar bonus once and it was barely 3000 after
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    what about these sign on bonuses???

    Runman1914 replied to rnnursesandy's topic in General Nursing

    Google search the hospital you are considering. You should get input from someone who has worked there