Shany1312

Sounds like my place of employment exactly. Maybe you're my co-worker? Ha. I refuse at all cost to stay overtime without pay. This is ILLEGAL and UNFAIR. A few nights ago I brought up with the DON the fact that I won't be able to finish all the works (4 admissions) by the end of my shift (less than 2 hours away) her response was "make sure you get this and this and that done.." I said yes, I understand. That's what I'm referring to when I say won't be able to complete the work. She insists I clock out at the end of my shift. So I said "so.. Just so I understand this correctly, you're saying that whatever work I do not complete after 11:30pm is to be left undone and endorsed to the neck shift, yes?" Her response was "well... Are you volunteering to stay?" I said "volunteer? I don't work for free" flat out. She ended up "approving" two hours of overtime but for future reference I do NOT stay and work for free under any circumstances. I simply endorse on unless she wants to authorize overtime. It's ILLEGAL, not fair, and puts your own license at risk in the event that serving happens. Anything can happen! Don't let them take advantage of you. Your time, money and license was not free.

Mvm2, I am far from a troll. Your mind most definitely wonders in different ways than mine or you're just an over-thinker. Disturbing. In anyway, I wanted to keep this post as SHORT and TO THE POINT as possible. No need to go into depth about the work situation, ins and outs of my place of employment, or WHY I would even bring this up as a question. There is reason enough, clearly. Cheers.

I work for a SNF and noticed roaches during noc shift at nurses station. Would you bring this up with DON?

I have been working at a SNF for a couple months now. First job. I have always been taught that a nurse can collect signature from pt/responsible party for DNR/FULL CODE with a witness and only AFTER it has been explained by the MD. At my facility, I complete the new admissions. I have been asked to have the pt or their family (whom ever available) to sign the POLST. This is upon admission, before they were even seen by the facility's Doctor. Basically, walk in the room and say "hey! Do you want us to revive you or let you die at peace? Okay great. Now sign here." Is this legal?! Is this right? Thus far I haven't done these, because I don't know that this is "kosher" and I will not take responsibility for this. Am I in the wrong?

Hey there, I am a new grad RN (graduated just 3 weeks ago), havent taken the Nclex just yet am already to preapring to enter the working field, by applying for work (espcially new grad programs). I am currently working on my resume and cover letter. I should mention that aside from clinical rotations in school, I do not have any other experience in the health field, which makes me incredibly nervous in regards to finding a job. I am attaching my resume, in hopes of getting your help in perfecting it. First, Last address phone number email PERSONAL PROFILE BSN graduate with clinical experience in intensive care, maternal and newborn, pediatrics, medical surgical, psychiatric and community health. Demonstrated excellent patient care with commitment to ethical principles which has been acknowledged by other health care professionals. Bilingual skills and enhanced cultural awareness with sensitivity to religious and cultural differences. Passionate graduate nurse committed to utilizing acquired team collaboration skills and compassion to provide quality patient care. EDUCATION some University somewhere, XX June, 2014 Bachelors of Science in Nursing CLINICAL EXPRERIENCE Clinical Practicum/Site/Number of Hours: Senior Preceptorship: some hospital, XX (90) Obstetrics: some hospital, XX (90) Pediatric: some hospital, XX (90) Psychiatric health: some hospital, XX (108) Medical Surgical: some hospital, XX (108) some hospital, XX (108) some hospital, XX (108) Public health: home health agency,XX (90) ADDIOTIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE some construction company, somewhere, XX 04/2012 - 11/2013 Office assistant Communicated with customers to provide general information and address concerns. Coordinated work estimate appointments. Handled completion and mailing of invoices and work billing. Completed follow-up calls with customers to ensure customer satisfaction. some fitness club somewhere, XX 09/2009 - 11/2011 Front desk receptionist Enthusiastically greeted and checked in members of the fitness club. Addressed customer inquiries, complaints and billing concerns. Contacted existing members to resolve delinquent payment issues. Collaborated with colleagues in an effort to accomplish multiple concurrent goals. SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS Hospital Fire and Life Safety Certified CPR Certified through American Heart association ACLS and EKG certified Fluent in Hebrew I will also add my community work (some in hospice, and cancer support events)