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Neezy so sorry you're feeling trapped and hopeless. I think a person can get in such a bad place that they become paralyzed to make needed changes. I'm a retired RN and was assaulted by a thug patient and that did it for me. If at all possible, pls t...

Chamberlain school of nursing awards, 80 credits toward a BSN. This program can be Completed online. The 80 credits are for diploma or associates with current RN licensure.

Unfortunately, it is beneficial to identify yourself as an RN in this situation. I have seen the care elevated and questions answered when someone with some knowlege is monitoring.

As a long time employer, I will tell you that resumes for anyone other than middle to c-level management is a waste of time. Most hospitals/ health care related businesses use an applicant tracking system which produces numerous statistics useful to...

As a long time employer, I will tell you that resumes for anyone other than middle to c-level management is a waste of time. Most hospitals/ health care related businesses use an applicant tracking system which produces numerous statistics useful to...

First, congrats to you for your unwavering honestly! I know you feel you are paying a price for this. As a long time manager, may I suggest a few things that just may be happening. First, an employer has the right in most companies to hire someone w...

A lot of the scenarios described in this thread tie right back to weak nursing management in the LTC industry.

After 25 years in business and out of clinical-land, I am semi retired. I work a couple of days a month in a SNf and love it. Excellent care given there 100%, but a rather ( to me) weird cultural thing. It's funny how the old rhythms return and you j...

After 25 years in business and out of clinical-land, I am semi retired. I work a couple of days a month in a SNf and love it. Excellent care given there 100%, but a rather ( to me) weird cultural thing. It's funny how the old rhythms return and you j...

Are any of you aware of any litigation related to physicians undermedicating for pain in the terminally ill?

That is the solution, but unfortunately, before we can get that patient under our palliative Doc, we need to get some minor level of cooperation at times from the attending or family doc in the first place. Also, a lot of docs dont want the palliati...

Movingalong-I hope it'sok to say that I am so proud of you. What you did was not easy for you,Im sure. You have empowered yourself tremendously whether you realize it or not. Additionally, you have created a level of respect with this instructor and ...

Cheerfulldoer- Gateway Regional Medical center in Granite City is hiring.

I am appalled that this woman is singling you out in this manner. Discrimination takes many forms, even through a smile or a joke. She is demonstrating clearly that it is she who is out of the loop. Anyone at any level who dared to do any of this wi...

A med center here in Illinois has this program available. 3 12- hour shifts a week, saturday and sunday always and one other 12 hour day during the week. They get benefits package but unlike the rest of the nursing staff, get a PTO program which a...

There are several components, but one of the really important ones is: Before leaving a patients room, ask them if they have any questions for you or do they need anything else and carry out their request.. Doing this consistently has reduced call li...

There is a book available on Amazon called: " If Disney ran your Hospital". Great reading. Also, the methods demonstrated are part of the the "Studer: method. This is used extensively in my workplace and it truly enhances the culture

I'm with Suzanne!

Thank you Suebird. I found a few articles in physician executive magazine about failure to manage pain appropriately and the risks. I guess that got me to thinking a lot about this subject. I will search back issues of medscape as well. Keep your eye...

I'm trying to view this from the perspective of the general public and I just do not believe that they can look at you and tell whether you were a Diploma, Associates, Bachelors or mastered prepared nurse. I personally have never been asked the quest...

Physicians are concerned about the tracking of their opiate prescribing habits and as a result, the terminally ill elderly are often undermedicated for pain, particularly in the skilled nursing environment. Lately, I have "heard" of more and more ins...

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Regarding the Educational variances contributing to the lack of respect for nurses and the other issue raised regarding the very large discrepancy between therapists salaries and nurses salaries. Re Educational entry points; not sure I agree as PT as...

Who gets promoted or hired into management positions is a complicated subject. Generally, they go outside instead of promoting internally because they do not see that they have a natural leader within the group. There are assigned leaders and natural...

Yes, I have always felt respected. But it has to be said, in life, work and relationships in general, respect has to be earned.