MatrixRn

MatrixRn

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  1. Diabetes study shows benefits of expanded Medicaid under Obamacare

    MatrixRn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Just because they have health insurance does not mean they have access to care...those are two separate issues. If someone cannot afford the copay they are not going. If they can afford the copay,...

  2. Diabetes study shows benefits of expanded Medicaid under Obamacare

    MatrixRn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As long as the docs do not get crazy and diagnose a pre-DM as a DM so they can keep them coming back into the office. As a side note, many are coming in with ZERO experience with health care....and...

  3. 21 Things you never mention at a hospital job interview

    MatrixRn replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have heard variations of the statements above on job interviews...needless to say they did not get the

  4. Do Male Nurses Get More Respect?

    MatrixRn replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    That kind of behavior is unprofessional. If the best communication tactic he can come up with is let's go outside...that is not good. That said, I will not take abuse or snide remarks. I will tell the...

  5. Fascinating article about male/female nurse pay dfferences

    MatrixRn replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking from someone who has had male nurses on the floor, I can honestly say that they hold no preference for me. I expect them to work the same as the female nurses. Often times I see staff expect...

  6. To tell or not to tell!

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

    Real world nursing is not like school nursing AT ALL. Once you are on the floor for awhile you will see, you will get busy, and accidently leave your computer screen up....or dash off to dose in an...

  7. IR RN call pay vs Rad Tech call pay

    MatrixRn replied to irsbear's topic in General Nursing

    Nope...sorry I think that is a load. If you both are on call you should, at least, get the same on call pay. An RNs ON call time is just as valuable as an RTs. In other professions on call pay is...

  8. Night Shift Group Hug =)

    MatrixRn replied to CamillusRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately this is what happens on night shift. The ship is not taken care of by the manager and people start to quit. Once it starts it just keeps on going. For her to say there is no one to put...

  9. What are my rights against those who eat their young?

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

    Many, if not all, companies have a set of conduct rules they expect their staff to abide by, so even if the behavior did not reach the level of illegal, it could still be a fir-able

  10. verbal job offer, orientation set, no paper work

    MatrixRn replied to grammy57's topic in General Nursing

    Yes send them a quick email and ask. Generally, when a company makes a verbal offer and it is accepted an email or a letter is sent right

  11. To tell or not to tell!

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

    Maintain your best practices, as best you can. You are new to the floor and since you are still in orientation have not been cut lose yet. Once you are on your own, you may find that you may cut a few...

  12. Embracing Night Shift

    MatrixRn replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Nights are good....and so are weekends. The census is generally lower because people are discharged on Friday....and those who stay are pretty stable. The docs generally try to cover all the bases and...

  13. Do Male Nurses Get More Respect?

    MatrixRn replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    They get more respect from the male doctors until they see they are an RN.....then

  14. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    MatrixRn replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is a bummer for sure. You are an adult and have the right to drink as you like it is legal. I make no judgments on that or you....as I sip my beer. The last statement is the learning...

  15. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    MatrixRn replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is according to the US Dept of Labor. "Urine [test]...detects and measures use of a particular drug within the previous few days and has become the defacto evidence of current use. Because...

  16. How long before being charge nurse?

    MatrixRn replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    At one hospital I worked at Charge Nurse was designated by who was most senior on the shift, with the hospital. Overall years of experience was not a factor, because they did not want to slight the...

  17. renew nursing license concern

    MatrixRn replied to John GG's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Some states also check to see if you owe back taxes before they renew as

  18. is this a HIPAA violation

    MatrixRn replied to nurse2289's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Totally agree. I am not sure what all of the fuss is about. Seriously, what if the person was in a double room and asked for results? Is the expectation to wheel the patient into another room, or...

  19. The HARD Truth for most nurses

    MatrixRn replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    A lot of sweeping judgments being made in the paragraph. OP has a great head and good heart.....you know this how? Nurses are some of the nastiest people on the planet......Seriously!!......We come...

  20. The HARD Truth for most nurses

    MatrixRn replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Nursing does a LOT more than clean back sides. We are the glue that holds the floors and offices together. Patients rely on us as their source of unbiased information and support. Correct. Working...

  21. How far would you commute for awesome salary?

    MatrixRn replied to Noahj's topic in General Nursing

    A $24,900+ bump in salary, and then another $9,600 saved from not paying insurance....$34,500 additional pay for driving 40 minutes!!! And we do not even know about diffs..... Are you kidding me I...

  22. What are my rights against those who eat their young?

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

    Harassment is against the law...and when HR gets involved they will pursue. Harassment is not created equal. Per the GOV: Petty slights, annoyances, and isolated incidents (unless extremely serious)...

  23. What are my rights against those who eat their young?

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

    it is toxic because the managers allow it. The manager has said she has spoken to the nurses and yet the behavior continues. The next step, OP, is to note the offenders actions, as it sounds like it...

  24. What are my rights against those who eat their young?

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

    What you describe is a failure of management to do their jobs. The NM is the one who should be reigning in the nurses who are negative nelly's. As long as management allows this kind of behavior it...

  25. Being Bullied

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

    OP, sort out what are real slights and what is emotion. You are new and just learning; that alone is a stressor. Take the attitudes and words that were spoken right to the source and determine if...