Hello, I am a staff RN in an ICU. Our medical center is very keen on reducing overtime and this has raised some issues with our staffing measures on the unit which I have brought up to our management, presented my ideas, and have been charged with in...
Well I suppose the managers would like to see another organization who has employed such a staffing policy and if it's effectiveness could be demonstrated both to the facility finances as well as employee satisfaction. I suppose one of the best thing...
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I don't know that everyone likes mountain climbing/hiking or has had the blessing to experience climbing to the summit of a 14,000 ft peak (a 14er), but my wife and I very much enjoy summiting 14ers, and were able to summit 4 on our honeymoon a coupl...
Whether it be in the classroom, in clinical setting, or in the work setting; as a nurse I recognize that I am constantly impacting others with my words and actions and am also being molded by the actions and words of those around me. As a male nursin...
Thank you. Certainly means a lot to get good feedback. I certainly thank my Dad for always encouraging me with a quote by Mahatma Ghandi, "You must BE the change you want to see in the world." That quote has always resonated in my mind in times of st...