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I worked my first 7 months as a nurse at a small hospital on a med-surg floor. Almost all of my female co-workers/supervisors were always very helpful and non-stereotypical in regard to gender. It never seemed to occur to any of them that I was a male; I was almost always treated with respect and as a peer--there was great camaraderie. When I left this position to accept another position much closer to home, I left on good terms and was highly regarded...
I had an interview for a dialysis position today. I was told that I would be on my feet for the entire shift. However, coming from med/surg I can't understand why. What exactly does the RN do all day?
Ok, so last night, a patient on the rehab unit where I work coded. I took over compressions and when the paramedics arrived and took over, I ended up squeezed in the corner where I couldn't get out. When they intubated him, they had to suction and what came up was frank blood. This was only my second code, so I'm wondering - what could cause that? Is it "normal"? His nurse for the evening was in the room also and saw the same thing, she was disturbed by it too. We don't get a lot codes so I don't have a lot of experience with them. Any thoughts?
I am new to LTC but I have many years of experience dealing with the geriatric population. I recently interviewed for a staff RN position at Subacute Rehab. I was wondering how is the orientation process in longterm care? The interviewer didn't give me a direct answer when I asked. She only mentioned one week would be spent in the classroom. I would appreciate it if someone could give me details of what goes on during orientation. Is one week spent in the classroom, then the remainder on the floor five days a week?
Health care expenditure in the United States is still unevenly distributed, with 1 percent of the population accounting for approximately 20 percent of expenditure in 2008 and 2009, according to a January statistical brief published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Do you think it is possible to over dress? I remember when I interviewed for my current med-surg position right out of college I wore a black suit and didn't think twice about it. Now I am interviewing for a Leadership position and every time I try on my black suit I feel like I am over dressed or feel like I'm going to a funeral. I know in this position I would not have to wear a suit jacket but is it appropriate for an interview?
Does anybody have any expert information regarding Clinical Ladders in violation of labor laws? Or examples of cases (related to clinical ladders) challenged in the court of law for violating labor laws?
I have read and studied a lot to understand the Synergy Model of Nursing theory and it's application in the nursing profession. Now, I want to go a step further; Is it the best and fair way for an institution to recognize and compensate for the performance of the nurse, or to encourage the nurse to pursue a higher degree of education?
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