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  1. CEO Says More Nurses Won't Improve Care

    guest52816 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    The original article posted by Nurse Beth, doesn't make it clear that IL Nurses Association is FOR the staffing bill, not against it. The organization is separate from the ANA. I know, because I just...

  2. Nurses that “only do it for the money”

    guest52816 replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

    Most, if not all of my co-workers only complain when there is something to truly complain about. I work a weekend plan, so we generally have the same crew, each weekend. We know each other. I was off...

  3. Nurses that “only do it for the money”

    guest52816 replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

    May be , just may be, short staffing makes for an unpleasant work environment. May be some people don't think they should shut up and smile, while working in an unsafe unit or facility. I suppose you...

  4. Nurses that “only do it for the money”

    guest52816 replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

    I never work extra shifts, unless I specifically want the extra $$$ for myself. It is my belief, that my facility has the staffing that the higher echelon wants, and part of their staffing plan...

  5. Nurses that “only do it for the money”

    guest52816 replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it does take a special person to be a nurse. First, you must be willing to study, or you will not pass nursing school. You must possess self-discipline. Some people don't. Secondly, you...

  6. Nurses that “only do it for the money”

    guest52816 replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

    I would LOVE to see this notion of nursing as a vocation, or calling smashed to bits. Perhaps then, nurses would STAND UP together, to demand safe staffing ratios, and safe working conditions. There...

  7. Is 54 too old to get hired as a new RN?

    guest52816 replied to OHRN2023's topic in General Nursing

    I started nursing school at 53, and when I graduated two years later, I received multiple job offers. The job is hard whether you are young or older. The 23-year-olds that I work with are just as...

  8. Adjusting to NIGHT SHIFTS advice??

    guest52816 replied to nurse.sierra's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked night shift ever since becoming a nurse, nearly three years ago. You have gotten some really good advice so far, so I will only add my routine. I work three nights in row, and eat...

  9. Is it possible for me to be a good nurse?

    guest52816 replied to Mimium's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! I was going to suggest Uworld, but this poster beat me to it. My school required us to score at least 96% on ATI Comprehensive to graduate. I scored 97%. When studying for NCLEX, I used Uworld,...

  10. Weird Interview!?

    guest52816 replied to Daisy4RN's topic in General Nursing

    How about a NM who doesn't introduce herself, and makes interview notes, on teeny tiny yellow Post-Its? That happened to me almost two years ago, and I should have RUN, but didn't. The Dean who didn't...

  11. Weird Interview!?

    guest52816 replied to Daisy4RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're reading too much into it, Daisy. It is quite possible she was comfortable. Years ago, when I was in graduate school, I had a job interview with the Dean from the University of Iowa. He...

  12. As an RN, am I responsible for the actions of an LPN?

    guest52816 replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you. Your response makes perfect sense because an LPN is a licensed professional, with a Scope of

  13. As an RN, am I responsible for the actions of an LPN?

    guest52816 replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    If this is true, why does an LPN hold a state issued license? If everything they do, is in fact, under an RN license, they should be treated as unlicensed staff,

  14. Sitting down - New nurse looking for advice

    guest52816 replied to MgoBlue37's topic in General Nursing

    How sad is it, to work in a profession, where one has to spend years, working while sick, missing holidays, and essentially working until your back breaks, to earn the "right" to better working...

  15. Vent

    guest52816 replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just going to say that I have the utmost respect, for those nurses, who reported showing up for inservice, but not attending. How do you do that? I want to do

  16. Vent

    guest52816 replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Nursing

    Ahh. You are always one step ahead of me!!!

  17. Vent

    guest52816 replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Nursing

    No, I didn't share my story. It was obvious from the set-up of the gathering that nobody really cares. So, I dutifully sat with my mouth shut and daydreamed for 90 minutes. I thought of it as quiet,...

  18. Sign On Bonuses

    guest52816 replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    Many hospitals in my area, central Kentucky, offer a sign-on bonus. They range from $2000 to $10,000. It can be because they can't fill night-shift positions, or maybe because the facility has...

  19. Vent

    guest52816 replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Nursing

    I have to attend an in-service later in morning, which is all about boasting Press-Ganey scores. The answer is simple: boast staffing. A 9 to 1 ratio means patient call lights will be ringing for a...

  20. Thoughts on vegetarian/ vegan diet

    guest52816 replied to bs76247's topic in General Nursing

    My first question is why is the patient interested in a vegan or vegetarian diet? Do they have cardiovascular disease? If so, I would refer them to the DASH diet. Dr. Dean Ornish is preferred, but can...

  21. Trials

    guest52816 replied to anony8204's topic in General Nursing

    You are absolutely right! Nursing is a second career for me, and NEVER have I experienced the hazing, and general hatefulness, that I have in nursing. Some coworkers are kind and caring. But many...

  22. Divorce and Nursing. How to cope?

    guest52816 replied to RNbirdie1018's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Counseling is an excellent idea. You will need a neutral, third-party outlet. Like the others, I think you should procede with the residency. Divorces can be messy, emotional, financially draining and...

  23. Divorce and Nursing. How to cope?

    guest52816 replied to RNbirdie1018's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Best of luck to you. I hope it all works out in your

  24. Failed for Clinical-but no proof

    guest52816 replied to Misscruella's topic in General Students

    Without going into each and every issue you had during the clinical, I am going to suggest you take your concerns out of the nursing department, and directing to the Dean of Academic Affairs at your...

  25. Why do RN injuries keep happening?

    guest52816 replied to GeoffPT's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sorry, but I need to call BS, on nursy. I am fairly fit, as I don't smoke, don't eat junk food or meat, and I am not overweight. But more and more patients are Morbidly obese these days, and no matter...