jadeclnc

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1. Nurses leaving on the fast train

   jadeclnc posted a topic in General Nursing

   Why are so many great nurses leaving a psychiatric hospital in Madison? It seems the best nurses are leaving but no one says why they leave so quickly. They are hired, go through orientation and after a brief time they leave.

2. The things we put up with as part of the job

   jadeclnc replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

   I often wonder why hospital security are physically unable to protect staff and patients, how they are afraid and fear getting assaulted themselves. Esp when there are only females in a department, or weekends when its short-staffed.

3. Seniority

   jadeclnc replied to lexyrn71's topic in General Nursing

   I believe it is discouraging when you witness nurses promoted for nothing more that popularity, not skills. It is so obvious that jobs are not based on skills or education but based on who is willing to say yes to management no matter what event come...

4. The things we put up with as part of the job

   jadeclnc replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

   I meant to ask how many of nurses feel their security officers are trained, and have the physical stamina to protect staff and other patients?

5. The things we put up with as part of the job

   jadeclnc replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

   Do you recall being told violence is a part of the job? Psychiatric staff are taught ways to manage violent pts that get physical. Violent psychiatric patients should not be restrained. There seems to be many, many more psychiatric patients now. As y...

6. Seniority

   jadeclnc replied to lexyrn71's topic in General Nursing

   You are so correct. Now nursing advancement depends on whose your buddy. Not at all about dedication, skills, or education. If you don't play the game you don't stand a chance. You have techs that are the eyes and ears of management. Its sad that nur...