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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 thing I can't stand it's co-workers who abuse break...

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

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 interested in going through a hospital training program. I'...

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

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 grad.

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 possible. Every shift there is at least one nurse upset w...

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 officer that will be posted outside the door). 90% of t...

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 choose for free. That's definitely not the issue.

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 per diem job working with MGA. Unfortunately it's b...

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 detainees are not dying. Education, pill passing...

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 I won't leave the nurses I work with completely o...

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

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 nurse that had been there longer had the nastiest ...

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 well with, my preceptors, managers...)? I would s...

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 least email her a heads up that I will be resigni...

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

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

Great point.

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

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

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

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

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 on. I'm hoping this will boost morale and encoura...

Neat idea, thank you.

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