Decade1

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  1. Inadequate Nursing: Patient Safety in Today's Healthcare Marketplace - A Four Part Series

    Decade1 replied to Damion Jenkins's topic in General Nursing

    As a bedside nurse with 15 years of experience I am at the top of the pay scale. There is no more room for career growth for me financially. I got an accounting degree and am starting at the bottom in...

  2. Thinking about quitting nursing

    Decade1 replied to griffin10's topic in Nursing Career

    I was a fulltime nurse for 14 years and in healthcare for 6 before that. I got an accounting degree and am learning a new job. It's challenging and interesting. I am really glad I left.

  3. Hops requiring nurses sign no Falling contract, Is this legal???

    Decade1 replied to psmith118's topic in General Nursing

    Not legally binding. You could also argue the nurse was forced to sign the contract under duress in order to keep their job. Plus all they are stating is that they will "do everything they can". This...

  4. Accidentally told my coworker what I make, BIG ISSUES NOW

    Decade1 replied to newrn93's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The real problem is your employer shouldn't be asking people to keep their pay a secret. It's discriminatory and a violation of rights. 'Pay Secrecy' Policies At Work: Often Illegal, And Misunderstood...

  5. Doctor stole my stethoscope

    Decade1 replied to ayejay09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just use isolation stethoscopes for everyone, if the hospital wanted a higher quality assessment they'd provide me with a higher quality stethoscope. I can get enough information with the crappy...

  6. Another reason unions suck!

    Decade1 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Also, it's pretty lame to take a union job if you're so anti-union. Move. Find another job. Isn't that what personal responsibility is about? Quit whining and change your own situation. You get zero...

  7. Another reason unions suck!

    Decade1 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Quite frankly, inflammatory language, like "wipe the union filth" off is totally nonproductive. I WISH we had a union. Trust me, we get trampled on without it. Welcome to healthcare. If you think...

  8. LTC is making me hate nursing!!!

    Decade1 replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    SO TRUE!!! I'm sick of the healthcare system cutting costs on my back, literally. The job expectations are outrageous. Welcome to nursing. It's no better in acute

  9. Request for vacation

    Decade1 replied to jenni23's topic in Nursing Career

    Get business like about it- ask for the time off, if they don't approve it deal with the repercussion and move on. I wouldn't think this is a fireable issue, but even so worst case scenario you get...

  10. Pharmaceutical companies are crooks!

    Decade1 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    This type of pricing, along with exorbitant mark-ups in hospitals, and many other medical billing practices are part of what contribute to bloated medical costs in this country. Other countries...

  11. Pharmaceutical companies are crooks!

    Decade1 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I would LOVE to hear you, personally, tell some with AIDS or cancer who happened to contract toxoplasmosis this exact thing right to their face. You either a) don't fully understand the repercussions...

  12. Bedside report - hate it? Like it? Love it?

    Decade1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    At this point in my career I'd rather not even get report. I can figure it out from the chart. If I can't you didn't chart well enough. We can A) go into the room and do an introduction or B) go over...

  13. I hate my job/career

    Decade1 replied to MJPN2012's topic in General Nursing

    8 patients blows. Completely unrealistic that you could safely care for that many people. The only point it serves is to line the pocket of someone further up the food chain than you are. Find another...

  14. New Nurse With Large Disposable Income

    Decade1 replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Think of it this way- the more you put into your retirement at a younger age the more you'll have in your nest egg when you retire. Not to mention the tax savings you'll receive from lowering your...

  15. Criminal background and Nursing

    Decade1 replied to Medicine11's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Here's an idea.... when you really have no idea what you're talking about, don't say anything. OP keep your nose clean, work hard, and prove you're worthy. You'll get your license. Depending on where...

  16. Unpaid orientation LTC

    Decade1 replied to Cwyan's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "I appreciate your offer, however, my current financial situation does not permit me to spend time unpaid at my place of employment. I wish you luck in finding a candidate who can meet your...

  17. Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    Decade1 replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, this one has lot's of comments. I didn't read them all so it's likely I'm repeating someone, but here's what I've noticed. The instructor has a group of students, drops 2 or 3 off per floor....

  18. travel nurse with HIPAA violation

    Decade1 replied to berdy25's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    What pertinent private information could you have possibly ascertained from looking at a chart for about 1 minute? You could have easily mistakenly opened this chart when looking for another persons....

  19. advice on being written up when I dont think I should have been...

    Decade1 replied to anniegirl1988's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Something else I've learned along the way is they're peeved if you call and even more peeved if you don't call. I just call. I don't really care if the on call doc gives me attitude. Chances are I...

  20. advice on being written up when I dont think I should have been...

    Decade1 replied to anniegirl1988's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I remember a place and time when situations like this were treated as a learning experience and did not need to involve a disciplinary action. Sometimes the exact right thing to do so far as protocol...

  21. Nurse Staffing Costs

    Decade1 replied to stewstew03's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I believe the moderator edited or deleted some posts so we aren't getting the full picture of the assault on the consultant

  22. Nurse Staffing Costs

    Decade1 replied to stewstew03's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I did not find the question of the OP offensive, nor do I find it offensive that he would like comments from nurses to add to his perspective. I do, however, understand why nurses have a distaste for...