Nella

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  1. Job Discrimination...despite nursing shortage

    Nella replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Prejudice and discrimination still exist. To a shocking extent in some areas. I lived in California for 15 years and then moved to a certain midwest city. Took a job at a local hospital. Within 2-3...

  2. Job Discrimination...despite nursing shortage

    Nella replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what to tell you. Maybe it depends on where you live. I am a white female. I spent 16 years working in a hospital, so I quess that places me outside of what you posted. I worked in acute...

  3. Agency nurse and the potential local strike!

    Nella replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with the 2 posters above me. I had a good friend in management who had to cross a line within the hospital system I worked for. I wasn't thrilled w/ her, but understood. I think it's a...

  4. Agency nurse and the potential local strike!

    Nella replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    It's tough. You are trying to pit income you need against principles and what you believe in..........tough call. I personally do not cross picket lines, especially if I am familiar w/ the issues and...

  5. is it worth driving 20 miles to work to get paid 6 dollars more?

    Nella replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Full time workers put in about 2,000 hours/ yearly. 2000 hours x extra 6 dollars an hour=$12,000 a year. Balance that against the cost of gas. And commute time. would the extra 20 miles be through...

  6. Rewards for picking up shifts?

    Nella replied to GilbertDaddy's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago, during a previous nursing shortage, I worked alot of overtime. The incentives were good. Time and a half for an exra shift. THEN, once you worked 7 days straight, everyday was at double...

  7. Are You A Type "a" Nurse Or Type "b"

    Nella replied to kellbell1's topic in General Nursing

    I must be a cross over. I exhibit qualities of both types. I'm fairly organized, I do the thing about getting my IV, blood draw supplies lined up. Same for dressing changes etc. I use a clipboard to...

  8. So, she does drugs... (advice please)

    Nella replied to christinaquilter's topic in General Nursing

    Your original post doesn't state how long ago this nurse said she had been using drugs. Was it last week? Last month? Last year? a decade ago? Personally, if it was a story from a long time ago, I...

  9. What To Do About the Counteroffer?

    Nella replied to Luv2banurse2004's topic in General Nursing

    If you have any PTO left at the jo you are leaving, ask if you use that to fill in some of the last 2 weeks you'll be working thre. It'll give them less of a chance to make your last days " a stand...

  10. Why is it ok to euthanize animals but not humans

    Nella replied to admorn03's topic in General Nursing

    After nursing for years and years, I've seen too many patients without advance directives, no living wills. Or if the Pt has one but the family strongly disagrees with it, the doctor may overide it....

  11. Losing money being a nurse

    Nella replied to moonshadeau's topic in General Nursing

    Multipurpose, you are correct..to an extent. We are materialist. What we were told after 9/11? Go out buy things. :uhoh21: I know I am lucky...compared to some. But I do try to watch it. I live...

  12. Ideas about purple?

    Nella replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    More details needed. Turning purple in his face? Or fingertips? Or lips? Turning purple all over? After coughing? Or

  13. Your Pet and your schedule...

    Nella replied to KatieBell's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 10 shifts while I had a dog, but never 12. Never any problems with any "accidents". Of course first thing I did once home was let him out. Then at least 15 solid minutes of playing fetch to...

  14. Diabetes treatment and why success does not pay

    Nella replied to grannynurse FNP student's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I have to hurry or I'll be late for work. There's always some cost associated w/ diabetes. Diabetics have to use a glucometer, strips etc. CMS has been doing demo projects in selected states and areas...

  15. Nurse Patient Ratio on Telemetry with Drips

    Nella replied to KaroSnowQueen's topic in General Nursing

    I worked a telemetry floor with a ratio of 1:6 on nights, maybe 8 years ago. Almost every patient had heparin, dobutamine, dopamine drips going. Renal doses. We had limits on what we could give on the...

  16. Pay rates...RN to BSN

    Nella replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Most hospitals I worked at did not pay BSNs anymore than they paid their diploma nurses. I'm a diploma nurse. And I'm looking into getting my BSN. Not because of the pay issue, but because certain...

  17. Check Your Wall Clocks - Hidden Cameras

    Nella replied to Gomer's topic in General Nursing

    I have a problem with cameras being installed prior to informing the staff. Especially cameras that are meant to be concealed! Wouldn't it be more effective as a deterent to have those cameras in...

  18. Littman Cardiology II stethoscope

    Nella posted a topic in General Nursing

    I hope this is okay with the powers that be here on the board. I have a Littman Cardiology II stethoscope laying around the house. I haven't used it for several years. I no longer work in a setting...

  19. Littman Cardiology II stethoscope

    Nella replied to Nella's topic in General Nursing

    bumping for any more

  20. Nurses Week Gifts

    Nella replied to Tagtg2006's topic in General Nursing

    No picture frames with hospital logos on them, please. No more calculators either. No pens. No T shirts. Gift cards to Barnes & Noble, or Starbucks would be great, even if it's for a small...

  21. wearing perfume to work

    Nella replied to acaringnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Jerico: I think maybe you misunderstand. I'm not sure. The rules aren't there to punish anyone, or to punish you. They are for the benefit of the patient. 2 separate issues. It's not about you, it's...

  22. help license question

    Nella replied to LNZMLY's topic in Case Management

    I believe Nevada also requires nurses to have a license in their state if you are speaking w/ residents

  23. wearing perfume to work

    Nella replied to acaringnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago in nursing school we were told not to wear perfume. Don't they still teach this? It is common sense. It's the choice between spritzing yourself with a scent which is nonessential to you and...

  24. Wearing scrubs in public...

    Nella replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    For what it's worth: I always thought the idea of changing into scrubs at the hospital was a good one. Can't hurt. I was alway careful about my tennis shoes. I had 1 pair just for the hospital, never...

  25. There is NO snow so where are all the HOOSIERS??

    Nella replied to Stdy2BaNurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I'm down in Bloomington. I moved here almost 1 year ago and am loving it. I've been an RN for about 15 years, and a LPN for about 14 years before that. Thinking about going back to get my Masters. I...