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Overmedication: The Silent Killer Of the ElderlyOvermedicating the elderly in America is a common problem. As nurses, we have seen the elderly with a long medication list, and sometimes they cannot tell you what some of the medications are for. |
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I was reading another post called what was your worst mistake? I find reading about mistakes very informative and educational, but we never get kudos for all the good stuff we do. |
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Stay comfortable or take opportunities for growth?I'm currently employed at a MICU/SICU/NSICU mixed 20 bed unit. I love my mix of patients, but my working environment has been struggling. I can't say I'm completely unsatisfied, but I'm not as happy as I used to be. |
How long to work in one place?I have older coworkers who have worked at our hospital for 20, 30, even 40 years and I am hoping to do so as well due to good benefits, good retirement plan and truly wonderful, supportive coworkers. |
changing positions - need words of wisdomI currently work on a busy telemetry unit as a full time RN. The hospital that I work for is about 75 miles from where I live. Recently, in an effort to make some more money, I took on a contingent position with a home healthcare company. |
How to negotiate on a contractDoes anyone have tips on how to negotiate on your contract? What portions of the contract are the most negotiable (e.g. base rate, OT rate, housing stipend)? Are you supposed to tell recruiters up front "I'm looking for x amount as a weekly take home"? |
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