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  1. Unions protest 100m hospital donation

    mhy12784 posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    http://nypost.com/2014/03/11/those-evil-koch-brothers/ This pretty much sums it all up I understand that politics is jaded, and people are crazy and bitter. But this is absurd. If someone that I...

  2. Marijuana and nursing

    mhy12784 replied to swimmer333's topic in General Nursing

    Just out of curiosity on the alcohol thing, how much alcohol are we talking here? Ive never drank on work days, but ive always wondered on this. Are we talking similar to DUI limit ? Or could someone...

  3. NP's in the OR?

    mhy12784 replied to mp86's topic in Operating Room

    NPs can be first assists. I dont know how the job prospects/opportunities are though. Since MDs, DOs, residents, PAs, NPs, and RNFAs can all be first assists So theres going to be plenty of...

  4. New Grad OR nursing??

    mhy12784 replied to HAYB's topic in Operating Room

    Definitely take it. If you dont like it you could always move around later. And as far as your interest in critical care, if youre really lucky you could always move from the OR to PACU. Which I think...

  5. Can hospitals average two weeks together to avoid paying overtime?

    mhy12784 replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to point out that "if" you were working overtime (ie 72 hours in one week) then 0 the next, then you would only be a part time employee. Thus you would have to pay them back for whatever...

  6. New position in the OR

    mhy12784 replied to cardiacrocks's topic in Operating Room

    Get used to the different personalities. Dont know if youve been on nights/days but youll be interacting with staff in a whole new way. Obviously a huge part of that will depend on your facility, but...

  7. Unions protest 100m hospital donation

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Just dont donate the proceeds to a hospital. People might protest outside your

  8. Unions protest 100m hospital donation

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

  9. Unions protest 100m hospital donation

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    because virtually all not for profit hospitals (which NYP is) serve those without access to quality healthcare. Even the big fancy hospitals do. Hospitals are limited in how many "freebies" they can...

  10. Someone's got to love their job.. help

    mhy12784 replied to nichefinder's topic in General Nursing

    Usually preop nurses have tons of experience, and these jobs are given to veteran nurses who no longer can (or are tired of) bedside nursing. Not to suggest that you cant luck into one, but id imagine...

  11. Unsafe, possibly illegal situation at my workplace

    mhy12784 replied to Rivalicious's topic in General Nursing

    Just because this is the second thread on this ive seen, im starting to think that people dont know what the word delegate means. The CEO of my hospital isnt a RN, that doesnt mean that im being...

  12. Unions protest 100m hospital donation

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Im not really sure what any of that has to do with protesting someone donating 100 million dollars. There are people who dont have access to quality healthcare, so lets protest someone donating their...

  13. Someone's got to love their job.. help

    mhy12784 replied to nichefinder's topic in General Nursing

    Ive been at my job only several months as a new grad and absolutely love it. By far the most important thing is the environment and culture where you work though. Im in the OR (which tends to have...

  14. What is my right to transfer to another unit

    mhy12784 replied to riken25's topic in Nursing Career

    Its not about leaving your job because of the unfair treatment. Its about leaving your job because why would you want to work for an organization that sucks? If they consistently outsource new...

  15. What is my right to transfer to another unit

    mhy12784 replied to riken25's topic in Nursing Career

    Unions dont do anything about the good old boy system, where its who knows who. State, public, private, union, non union doesnt matter. The overwhelming majority of the time its going to be who you...

  16. What is my right to transfer to another unit

    mhy12784 replied to riken25's topic in Nursing Career

    Unions arent an end all. Getting a job (or relocated to a different unit) is about networking first and foremost, whether its right or wrong. I dont know anything about "rights" since nobody is...

  17. no bsn no job offer

    mhy12784 replied to sinsin84's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I just know that many of these hospitals with Magnet (either reapplying or interested in applying for it) are incredibly strict with hiring associates degree nurses. My hospital is Magnet and they...

  18. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    But im not entrenched in the idea that all complementary medicine is bunk. First I acknowledge the placebo or psychological effect. Especially when it comes to pain management. Stuff like Reiki...

  19. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Whats its proposed mechanism of

  20. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Im amazed at how many nurses think medicine is bad. Yes medicine can have adverse effects, but the entire point is that the good they do outweighs the bad. Otherwise there would be no point for...

  21. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First of all its Niacin, and Niacin is Vitamin B3. Second of all, fish oil comes from fish. Herbal medicine comes from herbs, which are plants. But yes there is some science behind some...

  22. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    45 people divided into 3 groups ? That 15 people in a group. The findings would be almost completely irrelevant at best. Interesting how the results address diastolic blood pressure and not systolic....

  23. New Grad OR interview

    mhy12784 replied to RNEshun's topic in Operating Room

    I just recently interviewed and got an OR job a few months ago so these are the biggest things 1) by FAR this is the single most important thing. Why do you want to be in the OR, whats important about...

  24. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    mhy12784 replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Massage therapy isnt voodoo nonsense like Reiki. Id imagine the mechanism of action is similar to a hottub with jets, stretching etc. And at least something happens, believing in Reiki is no different...

  25. When do hospitals do most of their hiring?

    mhy12784 replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the type of institution as well. State/federal institutions might be more predictable (as is the nature of govt), but private locations will all be significantly different. With the economy...