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Does anyone wonder WHY there's a nursing shortage??? lol

Could someone tell me if anyone on this earth has ever heard of "TEAM"work.This should be taught in school.I don't care what letters are behind your name.If everyone just helped each other when they could,most work environments would be tolerable.The phrase that just makes my blood boil is "That's not MY job" .PLEASE!!!!! Get off your butt and join the game.These patients rely on everyone,noone is too good to take someone to the restroom,whether its their job,assignment,whatever.Just remember that could be you one day,and pray you don't get that CNA.Report her or correct her way of thinking.

WOW! I can't belive I stumbled upon this post,perfect timing.I'm tired.I've been in nursing for almost 20 years and I think to save some folks major disappointment we need to step forward and tell it like it is.Nursing Sucks!OK that may be a little harsh.Let me put it this way.Doctors,Surgeons,Fellow Staff,Management,and last but not least,Corporate suck!Honest to God if someone would have told me I'd be cussed out,spit on,lied to,humiliated by,and demeaned on a daily basis in this profession I think I would have gone elsewhere.Have you ever seen a grown man throw a tantrum?It's not pretty,especially if he happens to be holding a knife,hammer,or drill.Oh Yes life in the OR.Imagine if you were a secretary and you were sitting quietly at your desk and all of a sudden you see a computer screen wizz over your head!A little dramatic but you get the picture.I'm thinking you'd be calling someone for some help because this person has lost his mind.But what if noone came and things kept flying?You are on your own Sister.Welcome to Nursing!!!No one knows what we put up with except us.This harassment is part of the job,better keep a stiff upper lip.If your feelings get hurt easily and you didn'tMinor in "Dealing With Difficult,Angry,MoneySucking,Tired,Overworked,Underpayed People"Please look over the college brochure again"

First I'd be weary about giving anyone my SS # over the phone.Just by having that # they know who you are,where you live,how much money you make, etc....We take a poll at the hospital I 'm at but there is nothing personally identifying us.

Unfortunately this happens alot.You have every right to inform whomever is in charge that you are not comfortable doing the surgery.And if they still make you do this ,be sure to document that you did inform the person in charge(Just in case somehing went wrong)I would also inform the surgeon that you're uncomfortable but that you'll do the best you can.

:angryfire Unfortunately this goes on everywhere.With so many hospitals and surgery centers popping up we are competing now for these surgeons' business.It seems management does't really care if their employees are happy.They'll do anything and ignore alot to keep their business.