1Jessie86

1Jessie86

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  1. How do you deal with being called a "snitch" by your co-workers?

    1Jessie86 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was honest with my RN supervisor letting her know that a couple of the techs had been abusing breaks. It was supposed to be an anonymous complaint, but it didn't turn out that way. If there's one...

  2. Where are the RN transition training programs?

    1Jessie86 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome, thank you! Oh nice! I'll look into it, thank

  3. Where are the RN transition training programs?

    1Jessie86 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Can anyone recommend a nurse training program (preferably in AZ or CA) where the facility trains the experienced nurse in a new field? I'm interested in working in L&D and am very...

  4. Where are the RN transition training programs?

    1Jessie86 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in General Nursing

    Perfect, thank you. I'll check it out! Oh nice! I'll look into it, thank

  5. Where are the RN transition training programs?

    1Jessie86 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you but it's very unlikely that a hospital will hire me on to an L&D unit with my type of experience especially since I'm no longer a new

  6. What's the best way to deal with a collegue who is known for slacking off every shift?

    1Jessie86 posted a topic in General Nursing

    We have a nurse who is well known by the other nurses to hide out and do as little work as possible. She is a casual employee and plans her schedule perfectly so she can do as little work as...

  7. What's the best way to deter inmates from abusing the safety cell?

    1Jessie86 posted a topic in Correctional

    I work at a detention facility where detainees and inmates will claim that they are suicidal either because they want to be alone, attempt to get extra food or they want someone to talk to (the...

  8. What's the best way to deter inmates from abusing the safety cell?

    1Jessie86 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Correctional

    These detainees and inmates have all the rights in the World. They are receiving FREE healthcare. They have the option to see a psychologist, psychiatrist, MD, MLP, Social Worker daily if they...

  9. Quitting a per diem job

    1Jessie86 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Due to previously making myself available to work then frequently being cancelled last minute (2 hours before the shift starts due to staffing needs), I'm going to have to put in my notice for this...

  10. How do you handle co-workers who are extremely dramatic and are easily stressed?

    1Jessie86 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I went from working in telemetry to now working at a detention facility. I don't understand why some of the nurses that I work with can become so easily stressed out in this type of environment. The...

  11. Burned out, quitting and need advice!

    1Jessie86 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I really don't want to quit my current job working in corrections at CCA. I would rather stay, but change my status from FT employee to PT. We are very short staffed as it is on night shift. This way...

  12. Burned out, quitting and need advice!

    1Jessie86 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I called them and they confirmed that there are no available PD/casual shifts

  13. Have you ever worked with someone who had such a nasty attitude that it was almost hostile

    1Jessie86 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been working at my current job for almost 3 months. Just a few week off orientation working independently. Last night I worked with 2 other nurses. One happened to be another new nurse. The...

  14. Moving away - is it ok to give coworkers a moving away gift?

    1Jessie86 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a hard time as a new nurse and am very appreciative of the staff that were patient with me. Is it ok to give a couple of movie tickets/gift cards to these specific staff members (techs I worked...

  15. Is it ok to email my letter of resignation to my unit director?

    1Jessie86 posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't want to be tacky but my unit director works days and I work nights and I have been unable to see her in person for the past couple of days. I don't want to drag this out any further. Can I at...

  16. Is it ok to email my letter of resignation to my unit director?

    1Jessie86 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just sent it, thank you. Will also provide a typed and signed letter as

  17. What agencies do you all travel with?

    1Jessie86 replied to PICURN76's topic in Travel

    When traveling with so many different companies, does that make it difficult when it comes to filing

  18. How do you deal with being called a "snitch" by your co-workers?

    1Jessie86 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Great

  19. How do you deal with being called a "snitch" by your co-workers?

    1Jessie86 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was once a tech too, which is one reason why I felt the need to speak

  20. How do you deal with being called a "snitch" by your co-workers?

    1Jessie86 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We don't have that option. We have to report complaints to our supervisors

  21. How do you deal with being called a "snitch" by your co-workers?

    1Jessie86 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not dealing with anything yet. Mostly just nasty rumors behind my

  22. How many med errors are acceptable for a new grad RN at a teaching hospital?

    1Jessie86 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    How many med errors are acceptable for a new grad RN at a teaching hospital before considering

  23. What criteria can be used to select an employee of the month on a med-surg unit?

    1Jessie86 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I' a new co-chair to shared governance and decided to put in place an idea that I overheard one of my co-workers discussing. My unit is burnt out with many new employees quitting shortly after hired...

  24. What criteria can be used to select an employee of the month on a med-surg unit?

    1Jessie86 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Neat idea, thank

  25. What criteria can be used to select an employee of the month on a med-surg unit?

    1Jessie86 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I understand the pros and cons of employee of the month. I'm only looking for help coming up with criteria. Thank