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  1. A poll, regarding nurses' opinions on Magnet status

    firstinfamily replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I live in an area where hospitals are trying to complete their Magnet status. From what I have discovered none of them are better to work for than those that are not trying to achieve Magnet. I do...

  2. Nursing shoes that aren't clogs

    firstinfamily replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have worn Avias for years, you most likely need an all white shoe and that will be difficult to find. I also use insoles to pad and give extra

  3. Coworkers that act like spoiled brats...discuss

    firstinfamily replied to Mikey31079's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is so hard to confront others but when they are tormenting patients or what they refuse to do impacts patient care it is time to confront them. They would not want to be treated in a disrespectful...

  4. Ever Been Recognized?

    firstinfamily replied to laKrugRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nope, not yet!!! I will try to stay

  5. Out of school 2 years.. now what?

    firstinfamily replied to Imeanreally's topic in General Nursing

    If you passed your NCLEX, how have you been able to keep your Nursing License active?? It sounds like you might have to take a refresher course to maintain an active nursing license. Jobs are not as...

  6. Patient Satifaction survey scoring

    firstinfamily replied to hearttraveler's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Pt satisfaction scores reflect more than just nursing. Don't they also involve many other departments?? Such as housekeeping, dietary so how can those scores accurately reflect nursing?? Unless you...

  7. Nurse Staffing Costs

    firstinfamily replied to stewstew03's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I had a class in budgeting when taking my Masters, one of the ideas was rental equipment versus buying the latest and greatest. The rental equipment meant the rental company was also responsible for...

  8. Frustrated!

    firstinfamily replied to motherof3sons's topic in General Nursing

    It would have made sense to have started him on antibiotics during surgery!! I do not get the thinking process of this MD. At least your son is old enough to understand what is going on, not that...

  9. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    firstinfamily replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It was in the news this am that the first case on USA shores is in Texas, someone who had traveled from Liberia. So, it is here!! It will only be a matter of time before it spreads in our country as...

  10. Are physicians that thick?

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

    You did what you could, sounds like you were in an impossible situation. Unfortunately, our work depends on other departments doing their's as well. I like Karou's response best. You should make...

  11. When admin-type RNs forget about the little people.

    firstinfamily replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love it when a managerial type nurse comes and opens a door for a patient and then leaves the rest to the primary care nurse!!! I have had this happen a few times and every time it was very...

  12. 2 job offers

    firstinfamily replied to Bbddll13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also vote for the Home Health position, mostly because you will be using your assessment skills and those are needed in any area of nursing. With the changes in healthcare, there will be more...

  13. How to diffuse a situation involving dissatisfied/angry patients

    firstinfamily replied to jchongmeeluk's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ESDME 12 has the best idea, when I had a dissatisfied patient I would first listen to the reason they were unhappy and then see if I could fix it. If I could not fix it or I had pressing issues with...

  14. Charge nurse unnecessary comments

    firstinfamily replied to thevez's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I have been bombarded by questions from younger less experienced staff I would eventually say, "OK, this is your last question for today etc." and laugh, I wanted them to be able to research the...

  15. A male perspective

    firstinfamily replied to 4263people's topic in Men in Nursing

    Welcome to the world of nursing!!! It bothers me that the CEOs of non-profit facilities are making half a million when the hands-on staff are making average pay. Yes, it does seem nursing takes the...

  16. Did you attend your RN-BSN graduation?

    firstinfamily replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I completed my Masters from U of Phoenix, a total on-line program. The closest graduation ceremony was in Philadelphia, about 2 hours from where I live. It was a great ceremony, and I had worked so...

  17. Future of nursing?

    firstinfamily replied to Matt8700's topic in General Nursing

    The bedside is where you as a nurse, can make the most impact on patients. There may be machines that can help us with our work,but until robotics is quite advanced it still takes a human pair of...

  18. What is Normal for New Nurse

    firstinfamily replied to JollyMolly2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with both the above posts, having one nurse on an OB unit, no matter how small it is, is scarey!! And, especially if you are crying it is time for some professional help. Crying is...

  19. Not sure if nursing if for me

    firstinfamily replied to nhunt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It can be very discouraging to try to enter a field and not be sure if you are going to be successful. That could be part of your anxiety. What happens to you when you enter a patient's room? What...

  20. Terrified to return to work

    firstinfamily replied to cangel120's topic in General Nursing

    You would really not be interested in Behavior Health?? YOu have the perfect background for this and perhaps being on an acute behavior unit would at least get your foot in the door. Small steps...

  21. Sanity Check Needed for Degree Plan

    firstinfamily replied to biochemist's topic in Nursing Career

    Most states are requiring NP to have doctorates now!!! Have you thought about doing a dietician type

  22. Nursing License Application Timelines

    firstinfamily replied to winniegirl92's topic in General Nursing

    When I moved to MD in 2004 it took 9 months for them to endorse my VA license. It seemed like forever, I did communicate with them by e-mail which might help a little. Extremely

  23. NEW GRAD JOB CRISIS!

    firstinfamily replied to ah2829's topic in General Nursing

    You most likely are going to have to relocate. The needs, seem todepend on where you are geographically. I personally would not recommend Home Health for a new grad as one is usually totally on...

  24. Coworkers that act like spoiled brats...discuss

    firstinfamily replied to Mikey31079's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To ignore it is to endorse it. Unfortunately, rude and inappropriate behavior has to be addressed, if you do not have the power to address it then take it to the person who does. Behavior like this...

  25. Help with words? "Nodding off"

    firstinfamily replied to Raviepoo's topic in General Nursing

    I would describe what you are seeing, vital signs along with overall appearance. You could describe it as increased lethargy noted after medication(name) administration and if the response is to...