Catjobes

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1. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

   Catjobes replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I don't want to sound like a jerk but has there been any attempt to change the culture of your unit to make it hard to consider leaving?! My team is so good that no one wants to leave! 3 of the 6 who...

2. I guess nursing is a no-go (??)

   Catjobes replied to gingerdee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   There are programs that it sounds like you would fit into that allow you to become an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the same amount of time out here in Seattle. If diagnosing is your...

3. Tips for Being a Good Patient

   Catjobes replied to keepitsecret's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Bring a friend! I recently had two helpers post surgery and one spent the night, helping me, with the nurse, up to the bathroom as needed. It does keep the staff on their best

4. Encouragement needed - Frustrated and insulted by hourly rates

   Catjobes replied to kemansha1's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi! Welcome to Nursing. I'm with you. It's so hard to live on new nurse salary, and to be the newbie. Do you have experience in the medical field? Have you volunteered in health care anywhere? It can...