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1. "Is your manager a leader? What skills define leadership?"

   RNed replied to prn nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Is your manager also a good leader ? I have a good manager, however I do not believe she is a good leader. I distinguish management and leadership with different characteristics. Today, I believe...

2. Nursing and Euthanasia?

   RNed replied to shelleys's topic in General Nursing

   I am not sure we need a policy regarding euthanasia. This question poses the idea that we can assist someone who determines their quality of life is not ideal or tolerable and after this evaluation...

3. Divorce And Affairs????

   RNed replied to rachaelm4's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing and marriage is like mixing apples and oranges. Being a nurse places no more hardship on a marriage then other professions. I have heard it said, "that you get married when you don't know...

4. Bullied in Report

   RNed replied to Sleepyeyes's topic in General Nursing

   I don't quite understand. This seems to be a problem of reporting between the sender and receiver. Not much more than that. Some get very detailed reports and others give scant reports. I take...

5. Unprofessional Behavior and Consequences?

   RNed replied to Julie, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Wait one week, if a better fight doesn't surface and overshadow this one, wait one more week. If at that time all is going well, then you know this is the only issue you need to confront and once...

6. Can anyone give me pointers?

   RNed replied to BrandyBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Get a good anatomy book and study the underlying structures of the wrist. Practice feeling and visualizing those structures on your husband, boyfriend or girlfriend's wrist with the book turned...

7. nursing and family life

   RNed replied to Jhope's topic in General Nursing

   Both my wife and I are nurses. My personally is laid back and things will work out. My wifes is type AA working on a heart attack at 45. We had difficulties in marriage and children. She felt very...

8. Need help in persuading students to become nurses

   RNed replied to eventsnyc's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Not sure if I can jump on the bandwagon and say nursing is a fanastic job in the current atmosphere. However, one point which could be supported is that there is a shortage and job availability is...

9. Travelers: picky scheduling

   RNed replied to redhedgoddess's topic in General Nursing

   One of the things the nursing shortage has developed is latitude for travel nurses. In essence they can stipulate certain parameters regarding work, days off, units worked, area worked, etc....

10. J-tube use? Clueless!!

    RNed replied to scootermcnutt's topic in General Nursing

    In short, remember the Gi tract, esophagus, stomach, duodenum, jejunum, ileum and then colon. PEG tube= percutaneous endoscopic gastric tube. Placed in the stomach, primarily for tube feedings....

11. Union or Fairshare?

    RNed replied to shavsha's topic in General Nursing

    "It always amazes me that people get upset with those who use the term that has ALWAYS been the name for the work those individuals do.... instead of being upset with the individuals who are being...

12. Union or Fairshare?

    RNed replied to shavsha's topic in General Nursing

    There are a number of issues to consider prior to joining a union. Priority one, is the leadership of the union effective. Without good leadership and an active membership the union most likely...

13. INTRA AROTIC BALLOON PUMP RATIO/RN/PT

    RNed replied to mror44's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I think in most CCU/ICU settings, IABP patients are 1:1 , unless proven over time to be stable. However, I note that adminstration has inferred a possible charge of insubordination. This bothers...

14. Here is an idea for you

    RNed replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Great Idea !!! on that insurance and retirement concept. Where is the ANA and our local state associations on this? I somewhat think the employer supplying insurance and retirement lessens our...

15. RN Refresher coarse

    RNed posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been reviewing this bulletin board over the past 7 days. Quite interesting and stimulating. Thank you. I have a question to ask any interested in responding. I have worked in healthcare many...