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What would help you love your job?

What are things that you wish your organization, managers, and peers did to help you enjoy your workplace? What makes your job challenging, and what would make it more enjoyable for you?

If you have left a job, what was your reason for leaving? Is there anything that could have been done differently that would have motivated you to stay?
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Health Care and Contraception: Did the Supreme Court Get It Right?

Should religious family-owned companies be required to cover contraceptives under their insurance plans? The high court says no. I'm curious how you nurses feel about this?

Once I find new employment and report this, can I lose my RN license for using this expired stuff?
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[Toon] July 1st is just around the corner...

We all cringe as we inch towards July 1st. It's the day med students become residents, residents become chief residents and nurses become even more vigilant. Many of us warn our families; don't get sick in July. It's the month of the new doctors. What tips do you use to anticipate orders during July?
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How to develop ICU critical thinking skills and move away from being "task" focused

I am having problems with being "task" focused while trying to develop ICU critical thinking and clinical skills. I have been in the SICU for 4 months and still struggling. Please give me some advice no matter how simple or harsh.
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Curious about the VA Hospital

I've heard great things about the VA hospital. I would like to know what are your thoughts? What is it like to work in the Veterans Affairs Hospital and what is the pay and the benefits like? Are there Perdiem opportunities?
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How many different nursing positions have you had?

After talking with some nursing friends, our numbers have all varied dramatically.

Please tell me:

  1. How long have you been a nurse?
  2. How many different UNITS have you worked for?
  3. How many areas have you worked in?
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Items a new nurse needs 1st day of work!!!

I'm a new RN and I have landed a job at the hospital on a Med/Surg floor!! What do I need other that my stethoscope. Should I get that nurse bag to have all of my stuff in? Do I really need my own o2 sat monitor?
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[Poll] As Acting Charge Nurse do you take a patient assignment

    Always
    Only as needs arise
    Never
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Step pay effect on older nurses getting hired?

I've applied to a few Per Diem jobs with no response. I have a lot of varied experience. I'm worried that my years of experience may be interfering with my ability to change facilities down the road. After all, why should someone hire me when they can get a younger nurse with solid experience for much less?
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Patient care cart

We are going to be starting a patient care/concierge cart that will be passed to patient's daily by one of our CNA's to help improve patient satisfaction. I am looking for ideas that your hospital provides or any advice that you have.
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