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We have a mixture of both contracted and hospital employed services.

I use the Speak app on iphone for staff meetings. I have to change my email address every few meetings because its a trial and I don't want to pay for the product. My facility offers conference lines but that requires me to remember to ask for one ...

You might just want to check your states labor laws. Also, I am sure your organization isn't going to want to pay all that overtime without justification. I don't think you need evidence to support that working 7, 12's in a row is not good for anyo...

I have a masters degree in nursing leadership with a minor in butt wiping. I also studied abroad for a semester to learn how I can capture the tears of my employees for my diabolical plans.

I do not doubt $175,000/year in so cal. I interviewed for an assistant manager position and starting rate (no experience factored) was $140,000/year and that was probably 4 years ago. Median house cost in the area of that position was $450000...and ...

Sounds like a mess!!! My recommendation would be to deal with it head on. Write up each infraction...eventually they will have to make a choice whether or not they want to change or leave (voluntarily or involuntarily). I don't usually recommend th...

I guess you need to decide what it is you are wanting to do with your career. If a career in management is something you are interested in this might be a good opportunity to build up your resume. If you are going back to school with the intention ...

Yeah I have to agree with a previous poster. Usually degrees that are listed as "DNP" without a specialty are normally something with leadership of organizational management. I haven't taken any classes towards a DNP. From what I have seen they ar...

First off good luck! Secondly, it seems like a pretty big leap to go from charge nurse to manager so I would anticipate a lot of questions regarding experience dealing with difficult decisions or leadership. Be prepared to give scenarios about how yo...

I had a similar issue when I first got into leadership as an assistant nurse manager. The nurse manager had several units so the assistant nurse manager did most of the day to day operations. There was a charge nurse who filled in a lot of those re...

Non-registered nurses cannot evaluate performance or directly supervise RNs. If you have an MBA and you are an RN of course you can evaluate/supervise RNs. I am going back for an MBA this year hopefully because I do think it would be extremely he...

I wouldn't contact the nurse manager directly. We can't really help you much until you are in our que to interview. If I do not know you I am most likely not going to ask the recruiter to pull your resume for me unless you have been recommended to ...

I couldn't have said it better myself. Its a thankless job...lots of times with tireless hours. I actually enjoy being a manager but it is exhausting some days.

I thought I already responded by I guess not! I think its important to just have a chat with your nurse manager. Do you have a unit council or some sort of shared governance? It might be good to take it to that group as well. I would recommend tha...

I guess I am just beating a dead horse here but it sounds like it may be a dual issue that you may need to take some responsibility for. Many hospitals offer free counseling services called EAP...the counselors can help with a variety of subjects in...

I am going to give you the hard, honest truth. As a manager I do find that kind of thing a little annoying unless I have a relationship with that person. I think its fine to express your interest in the position initially, but after the first inter...

I took the NE-BC a little over a year ago. I believe I used Mometrix for that exam. The test was hard but with adequate preparation you will be just fine.

The job market is pretty good for certain specialties. It seems like ICU and ED managers are always in high demand. For certain specialties it can be hard to get into management without working at that facility first. If you are open to relocating...

AONE is probably the most recognizable and largest specific to nursing leadership. However, the ANA is the largest nursing organizations and I am sure there are plenty of opportunities to network with leaders. I would advise you to just look at both...

I would be happy to help but I am afraid I do not understand the question. Ill respond with what I think you are asking and hopefully it helps. Turnover is typically calculated by looking at total employees and then looking at how many have left...gi...

You need to prepare yourself for 40-50 hour work weeks and stress. Its a different role and there is flexibility with your schedule for the most part if you need to leave during the middle of the day for an appointment or early on a Friday but you a...

I agree with what most of the posters have said so far. I have asked RNs that I interview if they are interested in management if they have a lot of experience in an area. For example, last week I had an RN who had experience as a assistant nurse m...

I have a different opinion than MBARNBSN (we usually agree!). I would be open and honest about your ambitions but also show a bit of humility in the process. Maybe something like "well I want to start my career in this position, but I think I would...

That sounds terrible. I think the organization has set unfair expectations on both the staff and the manager. If all you are saying is true this is unsafe and you need to lodge a complaint with the ethics and compliance department. If that doesn't...

Just a question for my CNS colleagues. Has anyone else every had a RN with a masters degree that wasn't a "CNS" degree be hired under the title CNS? The role isn't a Clinical Nurse Specialist role...its nursing education but it was discussed to kee...