MatrixRn

MatrixRn

Management, Med/Surg, Clinical Trainer

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  1. Recurrent Nightmares About Work

    MatrixRn replied to rnay312's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I had recurrent dreams about work. I would hear the bong and bing of the Tele monitors when I tried to sleep. For this reason I left bedside

  2. Nursing Managers- How did you get there?

    MatrixRn replied to ICUSkeenRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Amen. One cannot underestimate the value of experience and additional

  3. Single moms, daycare and day shift

    MatrixRn replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in General Nursing

    And each parent makes a choice as to what their own children are capable of doing. Grntea made a choice that worked for

  4. Mandatory meetings

    MatrixRn replied to McBambi's topic in General Nursing

    There are many types of meetings but it sounds like you are describing two - there is the mandatory -where everyone is expected to attend and there is "no exception". Roll call is taken and a post...

  5. Have an interview.. what to wear??

    MatrixRn replied to raynbabe07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wear the suit and bring your scrubs so you change later. In this job environment it is too risky to take chances like that. There is a good chance the person on the phone is not your interviewer, and...

  6. Nurses who go on breaks during report

    MatrixRn replied to cleback's topic in General Nursing

    "....Usually they come up to me about an hour-hour and a half into my shift. By then, I've met all my patients...." An hour to an hour and a half!!!That is not a break by any definition. My first...

  7. Do I need my BSN?

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

    The BSN will open doors for you faster. Check out jobs you would like to pursue. When I looked for management jobs, I found that I could have an ADN with 5yrs experience or I could have a BSN. YMMW....

  8. Nursing Unions: Pros and Cons

    MatrixRn replied to lookup's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    These items are not guaranteed by law, but if a company already offers regular raises, health insurance and a retirement plan, why do I need a union? The facility I work at has all of the above...

  9. Nursing Unions: Pros and Cons

    MatrixRn replied to lookup's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I agree. The facility I work for is non union and because of this when assigning holidays, time off etc. it can not only look at longevity but also who had the holiday off the last time. If they had...

  10. 1st contract after "right to work" legislation

    MatrixRn replied to exit96's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I would have to agree. In that area it was all unionized and now the folks have the ability to opt out. The ability to opt out means the union will need to step up, listen to the real concerns of its...

  11. Why do nurses constantly say they don't hire ASN?

    MatrixRn replied to dance4life's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What is real is that an employer can ask for a higher degree. The crummy economy allows the employer to pick and choose. And often they can ask for a higher degree and get it. Period. This applies to...

  12. Was your education worth it?

    MatrixRn replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in General Nursing

    I had a partial scholarship for going to school for my RN, however I needed money to eat and live; so I took out loans to the tune of over $15,000 dollars. Was it worth it? Yes. Once I had my nursing...

  13. Single moms, daycare and day shift

    MatrixRn replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered working nights? If you work 3 -12's a week and have the kids stay with your ex husband on those nights so he can get them off to school. You can pick them up from school after you...

  14. New CNA needs to be fired, but is union.

    MatrixRn replied to CaitlynRNBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My answer is to Document, Document and Document some more. Generally these types of individuals get away with this type of behavior because they can. Maybe the manager does not want to deal with it...

  15. Corporate "doesn't believe in" Nurses Week

    MatrixRn replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses week at my employment is getting thinner each year. This long trudge of a recession is impacting all areas, including the celebration of nurses week. This year I was not even aware it was...

  16. What would you do?

    MatrixRn replied to cowgurl89's topic in General Nursing

    So to answer the question if this person is someone trying to answer a question in one of their classes.. yes maybe... Is it a troll....doubtful. A similar scenario did happen and it is a good topic...

  17. What would you do?

    MatrixRn replied to cowgurl89's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I do remember a news story VERY similar to this story that happened in a nursing home that focused on recreational rehab. Oy. I cannot remember the state. But there was a 911 call stating an...

  18. MBA Healthcare Administration...but no management experience, waste of time?

    MatrixRn replied to Jory's topic in Nurse Management

    The MBA with Healthcare admin is a great degree for a nurse who wants to pursue or who already works in management. Ignore the naysayers. FYI The ex dept of education recently wrote a book called 'Is...

  19. ANCC Nurse Executive Exam

    MatrixRn replied to ChristopherMSN's topic in Nurse Management

    I am going to take this exam toward the end of the year. I was reading on the ANCC website that the test has changed, and their is new book coming out in

  20. Night Shift

    MatrixRn replied to newnurse1986's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is an adjustment period that takes longer than a few days. I am a night owl and prefer evenings or nights. When my kids were young, I did not work 3 nights in a row. It was too much to do that and...

  21. Back stabbing coworkers

    MatrixRn replied to tktjRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As long as she is not targeting you, just remain distant. Be pleasant in your interactions but professional. Sadly, playing favorites is one of the biggest failings of nursing. Sometimes there is a...

  22. Thoughts on new grad being made charge?

    MatrixRn replied to mwc1230's topic in General Nursing

    "Sink or swim" that is a helpful comment. Not. It might be time to look elsewhere for a job, what they are expecting of you is too

  23. How do you get information out to your staff?

    MatrixRn replied to Splash3's topic in Nurse Management

    Agree with above, I wish I had the time to do face to face with each of my team members, as many will deny seeing an email. What I have started to do to combat this is to ask for a reply for the...

  24. Thoughts on new grad being made charge?

    MatrixRn replied to mwc1230's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same experience. I did work Home Health prior but that was it. Just for the record, I quit that cesspool of a job 3 months later and went to another hospital where they actually gave me...

  25. "I'm not floating."

    MatrixRn replied to Morainey's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. And this is where management should step in and realign those nurses expectations of the job. If the requirement is to float then all must float, that way it is fair to