MatrixRn

MatrixRn

Management, Med/Surg, Clinical Trainer

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  1. If You Give a Patient a Cookie

    MatrixRn replied to Mully's topic in Nursing Humor

    Love it!! Great

  2. Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    MatrixRn replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree that NPs will see an increase in value, but questions remain: will they be paid what they are worth, and will the nursing schools open the doors to allow more training for NPs. So far I am not...

  3. Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    MatrixRn replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    8% of nurses are democrats. I thought it would have been many more than that. 80% of prison inmates are democrats. I believe that, but I was not aware they were allowed to

  4. BSN and Obamacare

    MatrixRn replied to Steve123's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well I for one hope the hospitals do NOT stop paying for BSN or MSN programs for that matter. I am glad that facilities are encouraging nurses to increase their knowledge base. The ADN to BSN is not...

  5. Nurses laid off - Thanks to Obamacare

    MatrixRn replied to amygarside's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Totally agree. Whether ACA will on its own merit cause layoffs or not is moot for us....and I am not sure why people keep debating that. Because we all know if hospitals can lay off the higher paid...

  6. Calling in sick on 4th shift

    MatrixRn replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    The bigger issue that needs to be discussed is nursing working 12 hour shifts. I know there have been many threads about people who prefer them over 8's or 10's but greyl's post is a good reason to...

  7. Advice needed: handling employee complaints

    MatrixRn replied to lostNneuro's topic in Nurse Management

    One of the biggest things that a manager can do is lay out expectations of behavior. Being bossy is a behavior. Not working to a 100% of optimal is a behavior. If a nurse feels she needs to be bossy...

  8. Considering applying for nurse manager....

    MatrixRn replied to psychRNmom2's topic in Nurse Management

    I work in management and personally find it very rewarding. However, that said I would not want to give the impression that this role is for everyone because it is not. Assuming a role of nurse...

  9. A confusing interview...should I be concerned?

    MatrixRn replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Brandon - I agree there are a LOT of drama queens in the nursing profession, but overall we generally do not find that same trait in HR. HRs question and statements are more than likely a reflection...

  10. A confusing interview...should I be concerned?

    MatrixRn replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would take the interviewer at her word that this job could potentially be a great deal of work. An MD that likes hand holding....we can probably translate that into someone who needs a bit more...

  11. Question for Nurse Managers/Hiring Managers

    MatrixRn replied to RNikkiF's topic in Nurse Management

    Make sure the BSN is at a school that has accreditation for teaching nursing. If it does it would be no issue because the courses going from AD to BS are light on nursing

  12. No such thing as a stupid question. Unless not asked.

    MatrixRn replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I agree with PMFB-RN...there are stupid questions. Truly. But when they happen the gracious thing to do is to be silent and let the person realize the answer to the question themselves.

  13. Hospital Admin career

    MatrixRn replied to BirthBabes&Boobs's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree the MSN with admin will lead you to manager and then CNO track. If administrator is what you are after the MHA would probably be a better fit. VASTLY different jobs. And does the school matter...

  14. When you reach that point of "Yeah, no."

    MatrixRn replied to rumwynnieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The first nursing job out of school is often a shock to new nurses. I know mine was to me. My first job was on Med surg working nights. We averaged 12 patients per shift. It did not matter - sane,...

  15. No call/ No show

    MatrixRn replied to Redder's topic in General Nursing

    A no call, no show is just that someone who does not show up for their shift. However, in hospital staffing- unless the census drops - anyone who calls out must be replaced so the nurse who already...

  16. Working Full Time and a Student Full Time

    MatrixRn replied to NurseBre94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Full time 75 hours per week? I worked 30 hours per week, went to school full time and had 3 kids under the age of 6. So, I know that can be done. Just prepared to have no life outside of work and...

  17. It really annoys me when nurses say they are going to go to med school...

    MatrixRn replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    Let folks enjoy their dreams. Why would this annoy anyone? Just smile and

  18. A nurse directing Medicare/Medicaid!!!!!

    MatrixRn replied to NotMyProblem MSN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It is super exciting that we will have one of our own so far up the ranks. Impressive work

  19. Low census

    MatrixRn replied to mstoltenberg's topic in General Nursing

    We may see all of this level out, as far as census goes. In March of 2011, the Affordable Care Act released guidelines that hospitals, MDs offices and other providers have been implementing. We all...

  20. People really believe this????

    MatrixRn replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if her second statement is going down the road of the healthcare bill. There has been a great deal of conversation around the enactment of the law in 2014, and how that will impact nursing....

  21. ANCC Nurse Executive Exam

    MatrixRn replied to ChristopherMSN's topic in Nurse Management

    If they change the test one would think they would change the study

  22. How do Hospitals save money changing 12 hr shifts into 8 hrs?

    MatrixRn replied to Adenosine6's topic in General Nursing

    It certainly is easier for scheduling, but questionable on continuity of care. It is easier for scheduling in that the scheduler can schedule 4 -12 's one week for 48 hours and 3 -12 's the next week...

  23. How do Hospitals save money changing 12 hr shifts into 8 hrs?

    MatrixRn replied to Adenosine6's topic in General Nursing

    And here is another reason to not fully embrace 12 hours shifts for ALL of the staff. In this example the nurse works 7 and is off 7. Two things jump to mind. First how tired is this nurse who is...

  24. How do Hospitals save money changing 12 hr shifts into 8 hrs?

    MatrixRn replied to Adenosine6's topic in General Nursing

    Yes this is huge! It is much easier to fill an 8 hour shift. It can be done with 2 4's even, but a 12 wow ...now that is a

  25. How do Hospitals save money changing 12 hr shifts into 8 hrs?

    MatrixRn replied to Adenosine6's topic in General Nursing

    Then why not consider 10 hour nights? We NEED nights! Or why not consider 3-3 shifts? There are many options that can be offered to nights to bring them on board. In the facility I worked at I...