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  1. Weather Policy

    nynursey_ replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    Except it isn't, because the snow/inclement weather caused the power to go out, and the roads to be unsafe. I'll say it before and I'll say it again--not every single county plows accordingly. Not...

  2. Why are nurses not paid more?

    nynursey_ replied to XcrMat's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Well, of course we except it. The job market being what it is and people needing basic essentials like housing, sustenance, and clothing means that if you're offered a job and it's your only option,...

  3. Weather Policy

    nynursey_ replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    1. If I had tickets to a concert *and* it was a snow storm that I thought I couldn't feasibly drive safety to see said concert, then I'd elect not to go and take the consequences of not having my...

  4. Waiting list for Nursing Program

    nynursey_ replied to AngelaMarie2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not sure you're going to find *any* program that has a direct entry with no admissions requirements. Nearly all of them have some sort of standard, and for the most part, are all flooded with...

  5. Student nurse/patient relationship boundaries

    nynursey_ replied to maria00's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been in this situation several times, and I kindly advise the patient to write to me care of the hospital to let me know how he/she is doing, if she so desires. Beyond that, I never ask to keep...

  6. Shabbat issues

    nynursey_ replied to savotinaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I mean … Examine a lot of other situations and you'll find this is a pretty common religious dilemma. Nearly every religion (I hesitate to say *all* because that's encompassing a large...

  7. Weather Policy

    nynursey_ replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't expect it. At all. Hence my statement. But, if I examine this from a "what would I do?" perspective, I disagree. If I were the nurse residing 20-30 minutes away, working a 0700-1930 shift...

  8. Why are nurses not paid more?

    nynursey_ replied to XcrMat's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm sure it's been mentioned ad nauseam in this forum, but cost of living in such a big factor in determining personal satisfaction with salary. To really examine the question "do nurses make enough...

  9. Why are nurses not paid more?

    nynursey_ replied to XcrMat's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My *favorite* is when people tell me that I must make "soooooooooo much money" being a nurse. Ha! I actually had an instructor ask me why I couldn't pay out of pocket for a $300 per credit hour...

  10. Shabbat issues

    nynursey_ replied to savotinaRN's topic in General Nursing

    While I do think it's important for employers to be culturally sensitive (where possible), I have to say .. as a practicing Catholic, I've been mandated to work Sunday's, Christmas, Christmas Eve,...

  11. Weather Policy

    nynursey_ replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    Oh, nurses and their sense of empathy and compassion.

  12. Weather Policy

    nynursey_ replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    This thread was an absolute eye opener for me and just served to reinforce a lot of the things I already hear on a continuous basis. To those of you braving this nor'easter: good luck and much love!...

  13. The Culture of Nursing

    nynursey_ posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just out of sheer curiosity, if you could change anything about the culture of nursing, what would it be? I'll leave it as an open-ended question without adding a poll because I feel as though there...

  14. Weather Policy

    nynursey_ replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

  15. Weather Policy

    nynursey_ replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    Then does your hospital not hire nurses that would be a fantastic fit or addition to the hospital simply because of their commute

  16. Weather Policy

    nynursey_ replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

  17. Weather Policy

    nynursey_ replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

  18. Weather Policy

    nynursey_ replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    No, not at all. I asked a statement about weather policies, stated mine, and shared an issue. I didn't belittle, berate, or negate anyone else's opinion. I understand the nature of the job. I chose...

  19. Weather Policy

    nynursey_ replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

  20. Weather Policy

    nynursey_ replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

  21. Weather Policy

    nynursey_ replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

  22. Weather Policy

    nynursey_ replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    Interesting points. I ask because tomorrow's forecast is predicted about 14" of snow. And I reside about 90 minutes door-to-door from my hospital. I also drive a 4-door sedan. And my hospital has made...

  23. What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

    nynursey_ replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I started a year of pre-requisites for my ADN at 25. I graduated at

  24. Getting a job after attending an accelerated nursing program

    nynursey_ replied to Roo123's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not sure if just the business of your attending an accelerated program to a terminal degree that affords you the opportunity to sit for the NCLEX would make you any less employable than someone...

  25. Most common (+ overlooked) reasons for abnormal vitals?

    nynursey_ replied to SoCal student's topic in General Nursing

    By unlicensed, I should have used the word "not