thecrossfitrn replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in General Nursing
You're my hero. I'm also the worker bee in the our house, and my husband is a soon-to-be stay at home Dad. Plus, I'm crazy enough to go for my MSN this year. So, you make me feel like it's
thecrossfitrn replied to Fluffy1turbo's topic in General Nursing
I think I need a little more background on what the real problem with your current unit is. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you concerned about the nurse to patient ratio? Are you
thecrossfitrn replied to crodolfa's topic in General Nursing
Your specialty will be particularly helpful in Seattle, since it's usually one of the more short-staffed fields. I'm originally from Seattle (did all my nurse training there), and there are a lot of...
thecrossfitrn replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing
I believe as nurses, and part of the medical community, we need to stop calling those who don't agree with vaccination as "insane" or "crazy". I've personally cared for people who have had...
thecrossfitrn replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing
I understand your anxiety and frustration... but take everyone else's advice and slow down for a moment. A few years ago before I graduated I was freaking out too because no one seemed to be...
thecrossfitrn replied to Rasmussen University's topic in General Nursing
The whole "Magnet Hospital" and requiring a RN to get a BSN is ridiculous. RN's who hold an ADN are not less safe than those who hold a BSN. In fact, I work with enough of both that from personal...
I'm basically in the same position. I've been in Med/Surg for a while, even as a charge, and I'm unhappy. The world of nursing has seemed to take a nose-dive in the area of safety all in the name of...
I'm currently a charge nurse with a few years experience on a busy Med/Surg floor. To be honest, I really don't like Med/Surg, but stuck it out because few opportunities for moving to a new specialty...
thecrossfitrn replied to PrayingToPass's topic in General Nursing
Completely agree. Unless you live in California where ratios are regulated, hospitals can pretty much do as they wish. On my Med/Surg floor I take 7-8 patients and acuity is never taken into account...
As a nurse, and a female patient, I can say it's 100% about being comfortable for me. While I know a lot of fantastic and compassionate male nurses, I wouldn't want them down in my nether regions...