KassieMO

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1. New RN...Am I being under paid???

   KassieMO replied to RNewbie's topic in Career Support

   You should definitely be getting paid more. Waitresses get a 10% tip for bringing water. You should definitely be getting 3x that when managing complex diseases and digging poop out of peoples butts.

2. nurse to patient ratio orthopaedic floor?

   KassieMO replied to nurseortho's topic in Orthopaedic

   I walked into an apple store a couple days ago. And there were literally 20 workers with 5 customers in the store. I work on an orthopedic trauma with 5:1. PCATS have 10 patients.

3. New Grad on Ortho Floor

   KassieMO replied to wbbeard's topic in Orthopaedic

   Hang in there! Sounds like you're in rough situation. But remember keep yourself safe! Its your license and liability that is on the line. You are advocating for your patients safety, by taking care of your safety needs as well.

4. Struggling in First Nursing Job

   KassieMO replied to etuttle1's topic in New Nurse

   Just commenting to say I have empathy for you! As a fellow new grad, I'm struggling with the same situation. I was hired on an Orthopedic trauma unit and just got off of my 8 weeks of orientation. My entire orientation was a huge struggle for me, and...