ICU_floater

um, having worked in unions and non unions, what I've found is that the unionized facilities have SO many barriers in place that it's next to impossible to terminate an employee. Non union have a solid set of policies which are followed in varying d...

Unfortunately my experience is that we vote with our feet and leave because we're not empowered to become a part of the solution. Then we gripe, then we're exhausted, then we're disgruntled, then we leave. Saying stay in there and be part of the so...

I don't know that you can seperate the daughter from the nurse, but instead of using your nursing knowledge for a negative (staff hates to be bothered), use it for knowing how you can help. ask to be granted access to linen and basic supplies. Sta...

I'm sorry, but Gi disturbances and the such are the only reasons why I call in other then the mental heath day. Difference here being that when I call in, I just say I'm calling in and won't be there, it none of administrations business if it's a ...

"if you're worried enough to mention it to me, I'm sure you want to contact your health care provider and run it by them, I suggest you call now"

one, with any assult, a form is filed with risk management ie. harm to worker claim form, what ever your facility calls it. two, in every ER, the management of security and the sheriff on guard, is tenuous, not all partake in take downs.... fill out ...

3-11pm = $3.50/hr 11-7a = 4.25/hr weekend aprox $3.75 per hour, in addition to the night pay. Bonuses- crisis pay, ie... sign up for extra, we do 12 hr. shifts, for the 4 hrs. until 40 add $7 per hour, from 40 hrs on add $10 per hr. , then ot pay. ...

In response to the OP, on a very hairy day, when the next shift is comming into hell, short staffed, we DO warn them "not to clock in" until they have reviewed the assignments. We do use this only for the rare occasion when management HAD access to ...

we use this routinely, or a rectal bag (which is like a colostomy hooked to a foley around the anus). There is a very high risk of tissue necrosis if you inflate the baloon. My facility prohibits this. The rectal tube is held in place simply by ta...

Have you considered waiting until the probationary period is up? until that time elapses, it's a bit "easier" to let an employee go. plus it gives you a bit more time to know the employer. Although this should be a cut and dry..."just tell them", ...