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  1. Second Career Nurse Roll Call

    srercg replied to NotYourMamasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I started out in nursing school when I was young. (19, 20), and got accepted into nursing school my 2nd semester. All my courses were science. I was young and flighty - plus I had a friend that...

  2. Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    srercg replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    personal water bottle with infuser. buffet with chicken sandwiches, and pulled pork. Free cholesterol, blood sugar, etc

  3. Terminated. Pursue a Lawsuit?

    srercg replied to ERgirlynurse's topic in General Nursing

    And this is YOUR version of the events. It sounds bad coming from you, I would hate to hear the other side if it went to trial. They are right - let it go. #1 - how can you work in an ER and never...

  4. Not Enough Backup-CPS?

    srercg replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    if you are a nurse - I believe you are required by law to report

  5. Blood pressure meds

    srercg replied to neuron's topic in Patient Medications

    nurses always have the right to make a safety call on behalf of the patient - that is a nursing judgment call if there are no policies, or protocols in place - which is really unusual. Generally you...

  6. good problem

    srercg posted a topic in General Nursing

    wow. I've been looking for a new job (RN) - and first the only place that got back to me was one that was very similar to the one I left, but more established, and supposedly better training, but...

  7. good problem

    srercg replied to srercg's topic in General Nursing

    uggghhh - okay so the bird I have in the hand - not LTC like I thought - rehab though - but more hospital like - lots of similarities to LTC though - like always worrying about state surveys! blagh!...

  8. Blogger attacks nurses. Help!

    srercg replied to ladymadonna32's topic in Nursing News

    Dr. and nurses have always been paid more - it has never been the cause of rising health care costs. Rising health care costs are caused (and its well documented everywhere) - baby boomers! We have...

  9. Time Frame to receive an Offer after an Interview

    srercg replied to ItalianRN's topic in General Nursing

    These people get dragged into one meeting after another. I would definitely send a note to thank them if you haven't already, and then mention that you have not received that next step in the process...

  10. How do people feel about male nurses?

    srercg replied to Natgurad's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think male nurses are great. There are more and more coming into the workforce every day. I met two the other day just getting ready to graduate. My fear, and I'm sure others have thought of...

  11. The Right to Die with Dignity- MD assisted suicide

    srercg replied to SL2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Also, if you have ever worked in LTC - even those who can get around, and communicate - I would very often hear from a resident that they wished the could just die and get it over with, or end it. It...

  12. The Right to Die with Dignity- MD assisted suicide

    srercg replied to SL2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    1 in 3 is high - but you have to remember that most hospitals report miscarriages and stillbirths and elective abortions - they all fall under the heading of "abortion" prior to 21 weeks - so if a...

  13. credit checks

    srercg replied to srercg's topic in General Nursing

    not worked up - just the first couple responses were giving me answers to questions about "whether they CAN check your credit" - that I already knew. I also already knew it was legal. I was looking...

  14. credit checks

    srercg replied to srercg's topic in General Nursing

    somebody having bad credit does NOT in any way automatically say anything about them as a person. I went through a divorce, had two kids, got a lot of stuff dumped on my credit - still working through...

  15. credit checks

    srercg replied to srercg's topic in General Nursing

    pretty sure I read that - it was helpful -but info I knew already - I know its legal, and I know they can check it - BUT I didn't think they would actually use that to tell if you were acceptable as...

  16. credit checks

    srercg replied to srercg's topic in General Nursing

    Well aware that they CAN do credit checks, and that it is LEGAL to do it. The question comes in when she asked whether or not a hospital would see that she had unpaid medical bills from being a poor...

  17. Credit checks and employment

    srercg replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    I do not agree with that at all. I have a friend whose credit is so bad she had to have someone else co-sign for her apartment. She was in school for nursing. While she was in school her daughter...

  18. Credit checks and employment

    srercg replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    very good info - and I did KNOW they CAN check your credit -its on EVERY application you fill out - and they ask for it WHEN you apply - they don't even interview you first anymore. Heck, some...

  19. Accepting Responsibility (to or not to)

    srercg posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I noticed that on surveys that were sent out, they specifically asked my references (while on the job hunt) if I accepted responsibility or tried to blame others. This is a constant battle emotionally...

  20. Have you ever worked as a state surveyor?

    srercg replied to sasha2lady's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't think they should be allowed to do things like "follow" a nurse for a long time. Watching a nurse for a few minutes - "snap shot" so they say - is one thing, but I've seen where they will tag...

  21. Why are magnet hospitals bad?

    srercg replied to golson's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    in my city/state - magnet hospitals MAIN difference is that they require you to have a BSN. They only hire BSN's, and the whole definition given to us is that it is a hospital that "attracts and...

  22. New Grad RN.... work options that do not involve a hospital

    srercg replied to new.grad.rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LTC is just as stressful, and not much training. Hospitals have the best training for new grads. You have to stay in your current position for at least a year for it to look okay on your resume to...

  23. Describe your ideal coworker

    srercg replied to AbigailJo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I got to experience both recently. One nurse was extremely helpful - always understanding if I (new nurse) was still trying to get the hang of things, and was not ready to take on more tasks yet. If...

  24. New RN being bullied, 7 months in, quit?

    srercg replied to lovelyrn1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't get it - nurses are SUPPOSED to be the most trusted profession. Then we go to work, and there always seems to be some nasty nurse, who feels like they always have to make themselves look...

  25. Failed, nclex rn 5 times! Help?!?!

    srercg replied to lystacy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I finished my last nursing class in Dec 2013. I graduated May 2014. I just took my NCLEX RN Nov 2015 and past 1st try. My personal advice; Review companies - they only go over the highlights -...