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  1. Seattle is Dying

    guest974915 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, can verify that this is an accurate depiction of Seattle but not just exclusive only to that city. This tragic scene unfortunately plays out everyday in many large metropolitan areas...

  2. Are all for-profit hospitals soul-sucking despots that truly only care about the bottom line

    guest974915 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Love this^^ thank

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

    guest974915 replied to OHRN2023's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but with all due respect, I have to disagree. I have been a nurse a long time in a lot of different places and this 'protected class' is a lot of bunk. Just so that you're aware,...

  4. Are all for-profit hospitals soul-sucking despots that truly only care about the bottom line

    guest974915 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in maybe 12 or 13 hospitals and it matters little-'non' or 'for profit', religiously affiliated or secular and yes, it has been my opinion that they are all 'soul-sucking despots' to...

  5. Any way you could stay over and work a few hours

    guest974915 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a job that is forever short staffed and scrambling to 'plug holes' in the nursing schedule. On a daily basis, either through a phone call, text, or email, someone is appealing for a volunteer...

  6. A rock and a hard place

    guest974915 replied to Panicsprey's topic in General Nursing

    Good advice by Ruby Vee^^. I agree that sometimes a move (a physical move across country or even to another job across town) helps to shake off those burnout blues. Like you, and many other nurses,...

  7. Written Up

    guest974915 replied to medteleER's topic in General Nursing

    You don't anything about me or my IQ, however, your pomposity and arrogance are quite evident in your

  8. Written Up

    guest974915 replied to medteleER's topic in General Nursing

    I'm out-hijacking this thread to offer self aggrandizement and your inflated sense of purpose is nauseating. Going to go throw up

  9. Written Up

    guest974915 replied to medteleER's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...really?

  10. Written Up

    guest974915 replied to medteleER's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Sour Lemon on this-not technically a med error, just maybe a lapse in judgment, but let's face it-1.0 Mg of Xanax is not a whopping dose by any stretch of the

  11. Written Up

    guest974915 replied to medteleER's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't have given both either, but I absolutely agree that this a confusing, poorly written order. A clearer order would have been something like; Xanax 0.5 Mg by mouth, every 8 hours, as needed...

  12. Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    guest974915 replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No labels just petty mistreatment

  13. Free teaching labor

    guest974915 replied to Theresasnakeinmyboot's topic in General Nursing

    Of the hospitals that I've worked, I recall only one that offered a small 'preceptor' differential. Unfortunately it seems, that perk has gone the way of the

  14. Older nurses...chasing that carrot

    guest974915 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been an RN for almost 27 years. My parents were also nurses and I pretty much grew up in and around hospitals. Having worked continuously since age seventeen though (I will be 53 this year),...

  15. Any way you could stay over and work a few hours

    guest974915 replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    thank you-good advice! I also agree that mutual reciprocity goes a long way and I do, on occasion, stay past my shift to help out. What I object to however, is the badgering, heavy sighing, and...

  16. Any way you could stay over and work a few hours

    guest974915 replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Katillac. I've echoed this same sentiment over the years. So many hospitals' mission statements all more or less say the same thing-blah, blah, blah, ..."to provide excellent healthcare...

  17. Any way you could stay over and work a few hours

    guest974915 replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed! I've had many nurse managers and although I've known several that, on occasion, would stay over, I have never known one to come in on a weekend or on the night shift to help out. My take...

  18. Any way you could stay over and work a few hours

    guest974915 replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    Wow Klone! I'm totally impressed with your level of dedication and commitment to your staff and your patients. After many years of nursing, I can tell you from firsthand experience that you are a...

  19. Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    guest974915 replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey Persephone Paige, while I agree with you, I have also seen this approach backfire. Some nursing units are especially 'cliquey' and if a new nurse is just naturally reserved, quiet, and not overly...

  20. Any way you could stay over and work a few hours

    guest974915 replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    I get the coworkers needing help bit, but when do you last recall your nurse manager pitching in to cover a graveyard shift. Heck, I can't barely contact mine after hours, let alone to come in to...

  21. Any way you could stay over and work a few hours

    guest974915 replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^love this and had a good laugh too!! I've thought the very same thing about Nurse Managers-in order for them to effectively evaluate your job performance, they must be able to do your job, right?...

  22. My IV Skills are Terrible!!!

    guest974915 replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a phlebotomist in a large hospital for about 3 years while attending college and gained great venipuncture experience that has has really helped me over the years, especially with IV...

  23. Older nurses...chasing that carrot

    guest974915 replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with all of that and can especially relate to being burned out and unsettled. Would love to pursue any one of a number of my 'dream jobs; being a forest ranger, nature photography, work at an...

  24. Older nurses...chasing that carrot

    guest974915 replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your response and support-hugs! Regarding retirement, I've racked my brain trying to figure some way to retire before age 65 a(at the soonest). Unfortunately, due to some financial...

  25. Lost job over HIPAA violation

    guest974915 replied to MInurse19's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I agree, however, HIPAA violations occur because a few individuals access protected information when it is not necessary for them to effectively do their jobs. I too have no desire to peek into...