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nurseactivist

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  1. Myths About Midwifery

    nurseactivist replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I admit that I watched it, too. I stopped after the scandal broke out. I thought it was interesting to see how people who have different belief systems live. Anyway, I looked it up some months ago....

  2. Verbal Hand-off Reports - Are they no longer necessary?

    nurseactivist replied to yr.pedsnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting article. See examples of communication breakdown. Handoffs: Implications for Nurses - Patient Safety and Quality - NCBI Bookshelf Part of the solution during the meet and confer was to...

  3. Verbal Hand-off Reports - Are they no longer necessary?

    nurseactivist replied to yr.pedsnurse's topic in General Nursing

    You have got to be kidding!!! Managers (who are not nurses, or nurses who haven't worked at the bedside for years but "efficiency experts") come up with all kinds of crazy ideas that can and do...

  4. Verbal Hand-off Reports - Are they no longer necessary?

    nurseactivist replied to yr.pedsnurse's topic in General Nursing

    If the problem is that the floor is causing a delay, then that should be addressed. There is so much information that is not captured in a fax or a computer printout. Sadly, at times nurses are...

  5. Unpaid Mandatory Meetings?

    nurseactivist replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in General Nursing

    It is called Wage

  6. Gutless Colleagues

    nurseactivist replied to LPC2RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Good luck to you, and I'm so sorry this happened. It's the worst part of our job. Nicki Laughs, BSN Violence should never be considered "part of our job." In California nurses are working with Cal...

  7. Hospital that bans family members

    nurseactivist replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. If I want or need visitors it should be allowed. (I am not talking critical care). I think L and D should allow the partner and others can visit after delivery. However, I know the short...

  8. hiring older nurses

    nurseactivist replied to KThurmond's topic in General Nursing

    Economics plays a big role in this issue. Those experienced nurses are often at the top of the pay scale. Many hospitals are going for less experienced nurses because of the cost difference. New...

  9. I've been suspended

    nurseactivist replied to Sheila2155's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hind sight is always 20/20 and to those superstar nurses who would immediately assess that is with the information that the client was declining. I can imagine a demanding patient and being told...

  10. How to Nab those Nursing Scholarships $$

    nurseactivist replied to achurley's topic in General Students

    If the student is a member of a union or the child of a union member, look at the union's website for

  11. Anyone entered PICU nursing already a parent?

    nurseactivist replied to lgl525's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Many years ago when I was a very young nurse, I thought I would do peds forever. Then I became a mother. I found peds/onc particularly difficult. It was at that point that I made a move out of...

  12. Calling in sick, boss harassing me.

    nurseactivist replied to swweetipie's topic in General Nursing

    I find it totally offensive that employers terminate a nurse for violating HIPAA and then have no qualms about seeking out a nurse's personal medical information. If unionized, get them involved....

  13. after 35 years, I cannot believe it

    nurseactivist replied to Carolyn1234's topic in General Nursing

    At 58 you are nearing retirement age. If your retirement plan was based on social security, then you have to realize that your future retiremtne income could be affected if you did not find another...

  14. Am I Crazy to Leave $$$$ Job?

    nurseactivist replied to ahud2015's topic in Pediatric

    I had a great nursing career and I worked a number of specialties that I loved. Keep looking around AN and you will find nurses who feel the need to get away from the bedside as they age. For me, I...

  15. 1 month new ICU job. I want to run

    nurseactivist replied to RNMeagz's topic in Critical Care

    The problem appears to be an unreasonable preceptor and insufficient time for training. I would not let the preceptor determine my future. I think the question is, do you like/love working...

  16. School Nurse Holiday Party!

    nurseactivist replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    Thank you for the reminder about Secret Santa. I have to pick up a $20 gift by Friday. The only problem is, I refuse to bring booze which is the number 1 gift ALWAYS! I did bake a pie and gifted...

  17. Master's degree

    nurseactivist replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

    I looked into it and decided against it. However, I was not going to see any financial increase and basically resented the fact that for 60K I could buy a degree. There is something really wrong...

  18. Seven Hells: Vent

    nurseactivist replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Absolutely no to leaving before vested. (who are you hurting?). Finish the residency. Consider that that your manager is not letting you go because you are an asset to your unit and the NICU...

  19. I took the plunge...it feels weird

    nurseactivist replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    The first move is always the hardest. I rarely hear nurses regret moving. Mostly, it is "why didn't I do this sooner?" I loved case management and I hope you do, too. However, if it is not a good fit,...

  20. Relax...what does that mean!

    nurseactivist replied to melme's topic in Health, Stress Management

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  21. Relax...what does that mean!

    nurseactivist replied to melme's topic in Health, Stress Management

    No, don't "should" on

  22. Verbally threatened for the first time today

    nurseactivist replied to Jdgrn13's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Creepy is creepy and I applaud you for recognizing it. That is part of the art of nursing. Stay safe and continue to listen to your "little

  23. Depression from nursing, looking for input?

    nurseactivist replied to GuvnerH's topic in Health, Stress Management

    The great thing about nursing is the ability to find a new challenge/direction. I would highly suggest trying a new area. I made multiple moves during an 40 year career and never regretted a move....

  24. BAD Reference

    nurseactivist replied to FlyingButterfly's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    In the US, it is not something a union would grieve. As a new employee you would be on probation and could be let go for no reason at all. The only exception here would be if the person who gave a...

  25. Frustration with office staff

    nurseactivist replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    In California a law was passed that allowed non-nurses to be trained to give diastat. We fought it as not in the best interest of the kids and another example of giving away a nurse's scope of...