BlancaRN

My concern is i lost my badge and someone turned it in after 2 was being lost. Badge has a magnetic strip that gives me access to certain areas that others are not allowed. Also, badges ONLY have first name and last name.

Hi there, thank you for your reply!. I actually like my picture...lol. Yes it does have a magnetic strip in the back and it does allow me to have access to areas in the facility. Again, my concern is not the money but the clarity of the picture there are several other students and employees with similar features. At this point, only thing visible on the badge is my dark haircut and round eyes. lol. or I can just pay up every 3 months or so. lol. thanks for the feedback.

Thank you! that was my next step to talk to the Clinical Director. I was hopping to find some-type of policy requiring the photo to be recognizable as an identifier. Lost my badge and someone turned it in after 2 wks. That was another concern of mine specially since you can't hardly see the picture. Also, according to the board of nursing website its a requirement for us to have our titles on all badges. Thanks for your help!

Hi there, I totally understand I'm 40 y/o and have been in the Medical Field for >20 yrs. Nursing has definitely changed and will continue to evolve. In reading your post I just wanted to encourage you to continue to do what your love to do! follow your dream and advocate for better and effective policies, changes in the work place ect. Be the voice in your community.. Also, take the time for self-care! its important in this type of field. I've been in your shoes!. Many years ago I decided my happiness will not be determined by my employer or job title but understanding that at the end of the day I did my best!.. - Care Management or Case Management in Nursing is growing rapidly and paying more than in a hospital setting. Good Luck!

I just have a question, I'm a RN Care Manager at our Community base clinic/university. ID badges provided are of very poor quality and do not have our credentials. 3-4 months from my hired date I notice the face on the badge was fading. Now 2 yrs into my employment my face is almost unrecognizable. I expressed my concerns to the department who provides badges and was told "yes, badges are of poor quality" if I would like a new one I would have to pay $20.00 for a replacement. My concern is not the $20.00 payment but the poor quality of the badge and its reflection of our Medical University. Also, as a Care Manager our policy states we are not allowed to wear scrubs our attire is business casual which makes it more difficult. Any suggestions.