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  1. Merit Raises? What is your annual raise?

    Q. replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    Ours can go up to 5% but you must be walking on water for that to happen. Average is 3.5% and cost of living is apparently included in the merit

  2. On site childcare for nursing staff

    Q. replied to themadscotsman's topic in General Nursing

    That's kind of strange. Why do people get charged differently depending on their salary? I don't agree with that at all. We have sick kid care here too, as well as an on-site childcare facility. I...

  3. Is it ethical for hospitals to have Mickey D's on premises?

    Q. replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I wish we had that here, esp. Subway. I would eat there every day. I went from hospital cafeterias that were pretty decent; offered pre-made Cousin's subs and their own homemade food which wasn't...

  4. Education vs. Experience

    Q. replied to amullis's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest doing what works for you. While going to graduate school you can also be working in the field gaining experience simultaneously. I'd hate for you to alter your life choice simply...

  5. Is it ethical for hospitals to have Mickey D's on premises?

    Q. replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I also don't think it's "unethical." I think it's easily viewed as odd that a hospital is home to a fast-food restaurant which traditionally is viewed as unhealthy, however, how is McD's any...

  6. Visitation in the NICU

    Q. replied to ncbeachgrl's topic in General Nursing

    What difference does that make, I guess? There have been many times where I sat holding my daughter and after staring at her for about 4 hours, turned my attention to the goings-on of the unit; just...

  7. Visitation in the NICU

    Q. replied to ncbeachgrl's topic in General Nursing

    I can totally appreciate your wanting to lie low. If the director of perinatal services is leaving, that may be because she is frustrated with current practice or with something. Not a good sign....

  8. body fluids exposure

    Q. replied to eden's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto on

  9. Visitation in the NICU

    Q. replied to ncbeachgrl's topic in General Nursing

    You could try pulling up some current literature on the benefits of kangaroo care; I kangaroo cared both of my twins. I couldn't imagine not doing so. The benefits for ALL of us are too great to...

  10. HIPAA help!!!

    Q. replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't do too much digging, but this MIGHT have some info... http://www.cms.hhs.gov/hipaa/ Good luck in finding the answer. That's pretty

  11. Visitation in the NICU

    Q. replied to ncbeachgrl's topic in General Nursing

    30 minutes???? That is INSANE!! My premature twins spent a month in the NICU at a large teaching hospital and we could visit any time of day or night and stay as long as we wanted. They also had...

  12. Do you give up your seat for a doctor?

    Q. replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I totally

  13. Ok....don't flame me ....questions for ya...

    Q. replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    My personal opinion, if you are taking vicodin for pain, you are not "doped up" or less responsive as people seem to think. But I agree - try talking to your doc to determine some better pain control...

  14. America's view of the nursing profession

    Q. replied to elatty's topic in General Nursing

    Is it any different than "pink collar" (as nursing is often defined) or "white collar?" It is meant to imply the type of job - blue collar meaning physical

  15. artificial nails vs bloody bitten nails

    Q. replied to midwest40's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that you have a nail-biting habit is an issue you have to deal with, not one that is your organization, or your patient's, problem. Essentially you are presenting 2 choices for your patients...

  16. HELP should I step down???

    Q. replied to johnson0424's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd step down. No job is worth that much stress - or your

  17. Possible Avian Flu Pandemic

    Q. replied to Demonsthenes's topic in Public, Community Health

    Do you think now is the time to begin a rebuild process, when there is the threat of a pandemic on the

  18. Masters In Nursing...Should I pursue????

    Q. replied to CdnRN97's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I am just about done with my MSN; I am finishing up my thesis. I find a MSN well worth the investment and has helped me move from the role of staff RN in Labor and Delivery to a Patient...

  19. Non-Professional Staff Development

    Q. posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm looking for some resources. I recently revised our CNA staff development curriculum to incorporate alot of the "basics" to proper dress, communication, etc. After alot of research it was...

  20. Difficult questions from job interview

    Q. replied to Snowwhite's topic in Nursing Career

    A great website for interview/career help is http://www.wetfeet.com. Hubby uses it all the time to prep for

  21. Should I postpone starting a family?

    Q. replied to jenjen22's topic in Nursing Career

    I postponed having any children until I was almost done with my master's degree. I'm 32, I got pregnant in October 04, found out I'm having twins, and now on bed rest and had to drop one of my...

  22. Should nurses have MSNs

    Q. replied to The Veridican's topic in General Nursing

    I can surely sympathize with the excess paperwork, however to place blame on the "educated" for that seems mis-appropriated. Many of the reasons for chart audits of the very things you listed (which...

  23. Should nurses have MSNs

    Q. replied to The Veridican's topic in General Nursing

    But we're suffering now, aren't we? Shortages like in nursing wax and wane. The pendulum always swings; it's just a matter of time when. Many nurses who are of the boomer generation I'm sure...

  24. Should nurses have MSNs

    Q. replied to The Veridican's topic in General Nursing

    And, how is ripping on MSN nurses any different than ripping on ADNs? There is no difference. It's wrong on both counts and it serves to undermine one another which is precisely the argument I hear...

  25. Should nurses have MSNs

    Q. replied to The Veridican's topic in General Nursing

    Hey