all4neuro

all4neuro

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  1. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    all4neuro replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The hospital is crazy scared to have a union. They have had anti-union speakers hold MANDATORY meetings. A few of us failed at holding back our chuckles or snorts listening to their passive...

  2. New RN how to 'manage' CNAs

    all4neuro replied to Da-ved's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Being a new RN in LTC it is perfectly appropriate to ask how to delegate CNA's. One RN delegating to 5 CNA's for 25 patients on the special care unit, I asked the same thing. I WAS THERE 5 evenings,...

  3. Man = muscle, being taken advantage of

    all4neuro replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in Men in Nursing

    PT has males and females that work with pt's considered "heavy lifts". If a female PT can do it, a female RN can do it. Nurses are trained on how to do safe transfers. When a co-worker is taking...

  4. Very interested in working in a Nicu - How do I get in?

    all4neuro replied to Tashired's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My neighbor applied for unit clerk positions in the surrounding NICU's. She was hired during her BSN program. Upon graduating she received a RN

  5. CNRN Certification...need some advice!

    all4neuro replied to mzgodinski's topic in Neurological

    I did not buy the core curriculum. I was a member of the AANN for 2 yrs. before taking the test. 4-6 months before the exam I bought study material. I also started looking for CNRN review weekends....

  6. Care of Childbearing Clinical

    all4neuro replied to meridian8004's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Ask for the lactation consultant's voicemail, or the nurse educators voicemail. The facility/hospital usually has a phone directory for them, listed by the unit. I imagine you will look for...

  7. New RN how to 'manage' CNAs

    all4neuro replied to Da-ved's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do not tell them it is your first job. If they figure it out on their own, oh well. Until then, if they ask, lie! Tell them you are the spawn of the Terminator and the Alien. You will be more...

  8. What has made you become more persistent?

    all4neuro replied to Dtermnd2Bgreat's topic in General Nursing

    Dtermnd2Bgreat, you can't ask without answering your own question ... !! Having strong, independent women as role models in my life. My great-grandmother (1901-1996 RIP, my great one) especially!...

  9. Suggestions for keywords that will get my resume onto an actual nurse manager's desk?

    all4neuro replied to witty_online_moniker's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My husband graduated from the police academy the same month I graduated with my ADN. This was 1997, and there was a hiring freeze for RN's in Columbus, Ohio at that time. I passed out resumes, and...

  10. How to drop subtle hints with my nursing students about faith.

    all4neuro replied to HappyWife77's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Maybe, use "HOPE" I was taught in nursing school to never loose it, and don't ever take it away from a patient that has

  11. What sacrifices have you made for your nursing education?

    all4neuro replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    What I sacrificed 20 years ago :) just because, here are a few: ~ parties, wasn't worth the time or missing sleep from being up all night ~a nice car. Mine had a bungee cord that kept the passenger...

  12. LNA- Is no call no show considered neglect?

    all4neuro replied to mamawoothoot's topic in Nursing Career

    I have heard a few nurses and shift administrators warn nurses that if they don't show up it is neglect. (a late call off) They don't know the law, or they're hoping the nurse calling off doesn't....

  13. Managers that don't like you.....ever been there?

    all4neuro replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Zacarias ~ I am not sure if you were asking me about Corporate Ethics and Compliance? to clarify, that is who I notified. My manager broke the law, FMLA law. She also passed my personal and medical...

  14. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    all4neuro replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    "The employees in this country would be in alot worse shape today, if it wasn't for the labor movement a century ago. It was not just pay, it was the deplorable, unsafe working conditions, that lead...

  15. Embarrassed to even post this.

    all4neuro replied to NoWomanNoCry's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I went to "drop in" tutoring, specifically for math. A LOT! like some others have said if we did it, you can, and will if you want it bad enough. Good

  16. Holding a grudge?

    all4neuro replied to AmeliasAunt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Who "made up" the 80%/20% rule. Managers ... why would you except it, if you want EXCELLENT employees, you get them then rate them as average? I don't, and will never except it! I know what I do,...

  17. Patients with many needs taking up too much time

    all4neuro replied to BlueLightRN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I tell pt's and family members that are difficult, "explain to me your reasoning on why I should put my license and job on the line d/t your demand that I (fill in blank) ...." -call every cousin and...

  18. Double Whammy Nursing Shortage???

    all4neuro replied to twinmommy+2's topic in General Nursing

    Columbus, Ohio has an over abundance of RN's. We had several new nursing programs start up. I don't see it lasting. The babyboomers are starting to retire, or cut back hours. Time will

  19. Dating former patient

    all4neuro replied to usnurse11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, I would never consider it period. I also find it "spooky" that he

  20. Cry baby CNAs

    all4neuro replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I admire this ^^^^, so much! I will toot your horn and hope you will with me because you deserve

  21. Med/Surg fail x 2. Now what?

    all4neuro replied to DrivenToDream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you find yourself being stuck on one pt's assessment b/c your afraid you'll miss something? If you have great assessment skills, and found that it is a ratio issue maybe a unit with 1:1 or 1:2...

  22. Cry baby CNAs

    all4neuro replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Co-workers that choose to not care to pay attention. It's easier. They are robots. It is

  23. Holding a grudge?

    all4neuro replied to AmeliasAunt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Was your review score lower than what you deserved d/t retaliation or jealousy? It happens to employees (it is not uncommon). I have personally witnessed this when a nurse is transferring, has...

  24. Did being unattractive hurt your career?

    all4neuro replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    "ignorant-lateral-violence-passive-aggressive-caveman-mentality-types", aren't worth ruminating over. It is not YOU. Find some good responses on dealing with passive-aggressive people. It works,...

  25. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    all4neuro replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    Ohio 16 yrs. Brain/Stroke/Spine Center $36.00/hr base pay plus $1/hr for being certified (CNRN) $5/hr shift diff. (any start time from 11a-7am) Weekend=$5/hr Holidays=Double time + 1/2 Charge RN...