Ginger35

Ginger35

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  1. Wow! I really appreciate the responses. I think EPIC is better than other electronic charting software (to remain nameless) - just even getting started has proved challenging at least for me anyway....
  2. Hi, Well to make a long story short. I have been a nurse for about 18 years-ish or so. Got my start in acute care on a cardiac telemetry unit as a first job. Then started working ER and Trauma a few...
  3. If you have no restrictions by your physician - then - no restrictions means no restrictions. Of course, even with a healthy spine - you want to prevent injury. I too have had previous spine surgery...
  4. Awful Doctors

    Wow - I can see that people are commenting on seemingly both ends of the spectrum. Yes - the k was critically low and yes you were doing what you can to intervene with what you know. And yes, the...
  5. Hi Bleverett, I am going through a similar situation where I was "let go" based on inaccurate information at a skilled nursing facility. I have just shy of 20 years nursing experience. I can not...
  6. Thanks Shannon, That is great news. I am not sure where West Chester is, but I will check it out. Thanks so much,
  7. Hi, It has been awhile since I have posted on here. Anyways, I am a RN with approx 19 years experience with a BSN and a masters in business. The last 5 years have been in two different management...
  8. Med Surg Staffing Guidelines - Resources???

    Hi Camixander, I have not been able to find anything concrete as of this date. Since posting this question - I left being a Med Surg manager and moved on to a different managerial position. ~However~...
  9. Just don't know what to do anymore!!

    I would say that if you are able to handle those kind of patient loads - I agree with what others have said. You have gained a lot of experience and sharpened your skills. Get out while you have a...
  10. Just don't know what to do anymore!!

    This may vary state to state - but if you are still doing work and not getting paid for it - then the employer runs the risk of a labor law violation. At least that is what I have been told by HR...
  11. I feel I'm being sabotaged

    Dear Cleo, I am so happy that you were able to post this. I have just gone through something similar. I'm fairly new to management, DON that is non-supportative, with insubordinate staff on the day...
  12. Staff RN's earn more than Nurse Manager?!

    I had 14 years expereince plus a MBA - the story is the
  13. Staff RN's earn more than Nurse Manager?!

    llg, You hit it right on the
  14. Staff RN's earn more than Nurse Manager?!

    claudette, Please have a look at my thread on "resigned from nrs mgr position" in this forum. I don't think I mentioned pay on there ~but~ I know how much my staff RNs made compared to what I...
  15. OMG!!! That is what I see