Phoenix2541

Phoenix2541 has 3 years experience and specializes in LTC/LTAC.

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1. hearing impaired

   Phoenix2541 replied to buffybuffy's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   Yes. I can see how you feel that you are

2. hearing impaired

   Phoenix2541 replied to buffybuffy's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   To the OP, I do get what you are going through as I have hearing aids. I got them in Nursing school, I am an older student, I was self conscious about wearing them and I did not always wear them. I...

3. What happened here..

   Phoenix2541 replied to Phoenix2541's topic in General Nursing

   Yes.. it is curious, how management can get rid of you, because , well.. they don't have to say because really. Right to work state. I thought contracts protected their interests in the event of...

4. What happened here..

   Phoenix2541 replied to Phoenix2541's topic in General Nursing

   No, just regular old Med Surge.. The NM saw my experience.. and did not question, "what happened here". This is a smaller hospital with a patient population with lower acuity. Aren't there contracts...

5. What happened here..

   Phoenix2541 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I got a job offer, in a hospital no less. I haven't been in that environment in 1.5 yrs. The offer came after 1 interview with NM and I pretty much knew I sealed the deal. She called 2 days later and...

6. Only African American Nurse on Staff

   Phoenix2541 replied to nette1022's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I do like this advice. Strategy is very important when dealing with irrational

7. Only African American Nurse on Staff

   Phoenix2541 replied to nette1022's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   It is a very unsettling feeling when you have to contend with the latent or covert racism of people who are comfortable clustered up in their provincial belief systems. I say clustered b/c I know it...

8. Trying to be optimistic, but leaning toward pessimism

   Phoenix2541 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Hi all Had a nice interview with a NM that was more of a conversation than an interview. I really enjoy that, btw.. This is at a smaller hospital M/S unit and I have not been in the hospital for about...

9. PASSED BABY!!!

   Phoenix2541 replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congratulations to you.. it is the most ecstatic feeling that I can think of and you have now joined the RN ranks.. Do

10. Not going to play that game

    Phoenix2541 posted a topic in Long Term Acute Care

    So, I got hired at a LTACH facility, as a weekend supervisor( 7-7) and the pay was good, I liked the idea of just the weekends and all seemed fuzzy and cozy on the surface. 3 weeks into the job, I...

11. Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    Phoenix2541 replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No, it is simply you as a nurse are as replaceable as used AA batteries. The caveat to it also is.. some nurses can fugg up majorly and get NO smack-down. Huh, that's interesting, so there is a...

12. Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    Phoenix2541 replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Didn't have to pay and got some malpractice insurance. I am not in love with Nursing at least here in this region. Too many ego trippers, ankle nippers and And provincial thinkers. I'm used to being...

13. Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    Phoenix2541 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Blessings and the strength from the creator to heal and lift you up. I enjoy your wisdom and input

14. Left w/out authorization

    Phoenix2541 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello all, I am a novice nurse 1 yr in hosp, 1 yr in LTC, Here is another tale of a night in the life of a dispensable nurse I have been utilized as a night supervisor at a LTC (State run facility)by...

15. Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    Phoenix2541 replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I know I am replying very late, but to answer your question, the patient told 1 of the dr's about it, the dr ran it by by the charge nurse, who did in fact play it down by saying "don't do that...