MatrixRn

MatrixRn

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  1. Huge over supply of nurses

    MatrixRn replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    So on a thread about nursing pay...and how we can band together and support one another you choose to toss in politics.

  2. Healthcare deductables

    MatrixRn replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes deductibles have gone up prior to the ACA, but for some plans the jump post ACA is shocking and for some cost prohibitive. [speaking from personal experience mine went from zero to $1,400 bucks.]...

  3. Senate bill changes FT status for healthcare purposes to 40 hours a week leaving us out

    MatrixRn replied to MsConstrued's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am with you I am trying to look at the big picture of this proposal before making a judgment. Call me an Independent....who wants the

  4. Senate bill changes FT status for healthcare purposes to 40 hours a week leaving us out

    MatrixRn replied to MsConstrued's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nice language, and this is how professional nurses have a

  5. Why do you think nurses leave the profession?

    MatrixRn replied to Nacki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think some of it is the mismatch between what we are taught in school and how we are treated. In school we are taught that it is 'professional nursing', that it is a profession filled with respect....

  6. About U.S. vacation time..

    MatrixRn replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Opinion or not, time off does help build better production, however not all companies are on board with that philosophy. I used to work for a large healthcare system and I accrued PTO at a good rate...

  7. Huge over supply of nurses

    MatrixRn replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it was only a matter of time before we had actual proof of what we have felt for a long time....there are WAY more nurses out there than there are good jobs. The propaganda machine has been...

  8. My Unit Is Bleeding Staff & Morale...Vent!

    MatrixRn replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Emergency

    The problems at that facility did not created overnight, and won't be fixed overnight either. It sounds like there are multiple issues going on: sub-par technology, poor morale and an abundance of...

  9. Nursing Interview: Missed Call?!

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

    First I have say that I am surprised a nurse manager would be making the call; often times a Recruiter from HR is the first to reach out and complete an initial screen for the potential candidate....

  10. Humana Employees

    MatrixRn replied to Cindy S's topic in Case Management

    I had heard it is 70-80% cases reached per month. It is

  11. Focus Cares, Inc. -- anyone heard of them?

    MatrixRn replied to juschillin's topic in Case Management

    Some companies will search for nurses on Craigslist. The last company that I worked for had considered it as well, and they were worth multi-millions. It seemed odd to me but when I chatted to my...

  12. For nurses who work from home

    MatrixRn replied to luvsfallin's topic in Case Management

    I have friends who do and even if they manage their time well they often end up working a lot of hours. This would not be bad for folks who want overtime but often CM is salaried. My friends tell...

  13. Do you miss face to face?

    MatrixRn replied to LevitateMe's topic in Telephone Triage

    Disease management is different than triage. Some companies have staff that do a little of both, but others, well if a nurse is hired for disease management they dial for dollars all day long, where...

  14. Advice Nurses?

    MatrixRn replied to KG916's topic in Telephone Triage

    I like working triage and I do agree with HHLinda there is a great deal of micromanagement involved. A

  15. How do we support our mentally ill

    MatrixRn posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have seen several threads on the plight of the mentally ill in our country. It is a sad situation that there are so many in need of help and care, but the healthcare system is woefully unable to...

  16. You think the "Nursing Glut" is bad now?

    MatrixRn replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    "The tone of this toxic thread is one of the many reasons facilities are looking at expanding tasks for those that are not licensed or have less schooling. While I think nurses are the BEST choice...

  17. You think the "Nursing Glut" is bad now?

    MatrixRn replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^ Yes that, the MA scope of practice is set by the MD. This is a lot of responsibility for the MA, but also the MD. In the outpatient world MAs are what makes the offices run. They really do it...

  18. When do hospitals do most of their hiring?

    MatrixRn replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    Most facilities have yearly budgets for nursing staff. However, they generally part things out per quarter. Thinking logically, Jan-March and July-Sept are hot months because they coincide with...

  19. LPN is NOT considered nursing experience?!

    MatrixRn replied to canuck-nurse's topic in Canada

    The reality is facilities can use lack of experience as an easy out if they do not want to hire someone. I have known nurses to get hired with no experience to the Cardiac Care Unit because they were...

  20. Is there really a nursing shortage?

    MatrixRn replied to hoppingpete's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You are not confused; you nailed it. We need fresh minds with fresh ideas to help move the profession forward. This is not to say that a nurse with many years of experience is not valuable. They are....

  21. Is there really a nursing shortage?

    MatrixRn replied to hoppingpete's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not cool, as in exactly how you took it. When a hospital has multiple travel nurses and new grads it can be a challenge, work wise but only because the nurses will need to think outside the box to get...

  22. Racism in the workplace

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

    I am not sure how this is racist. He was on a liquid diet and he was upset. Period. It happens it is not racist. It is frustrating for

  23. Racism in the workplace

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

    This kind of comment can come from any race or person directed to anyone. It is not an exclusive

  24. Racism in the workplace

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

    I am Irish and have very pale skin. I have heard comments such as 'why are you so white.' But my favorite is "You are too white, why don't you get a tan?" and I have had this question at least 3-4...

  25. Nurse Manager Is A Bully

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

    ^^ All of that, especially the part about HR NOT being your friend. This is not negative it is just real. HR works to protect the hospital...that is there job. So unless you have a long juicy tale...