Nurse Manager
By Rob Cameron
I am currently a nurse manager for a 30 bed Surgical Trauma and Telemetry unit at a Level I trauma center in Denver, Colorado. Prior to this, I was a staff nurse in the Emergency Department. I have work in Med/Surg, Critical Care, Hospice, Rehab and pretty much anywhere I am needed. Prior to my career in nursing I worked in healthcare finance and management. I feel this give me a perspective on nursing that managers never see. Away from work I spend all my time with my wife and daughter. I enjoy running and swimming, and am a die-hard NASCAR fan. So, Sundays you can find me watching the race with my daughter. more
How to deal with an unreasonable boss
There will come a time, at least once, in your career where you will hit a wall when you are trying to deal with your manager. Here are three steps to get you through.
Read more...Retention
Everything you see about nursing lately is how to get nurses into the jobs, especially the experienced nurses. Although that is an important aspect of staffing, I really think retention is just as, if not more important. But the million dollar question for a nurse manager is how to keep them once you have them.
The [...]
Does technology get in the way?
When a new IV pump comes along, we have to have in-services and emails and hand outs and super users in our faces making sure we know how to use them…
Read more...Documentation – what were you thinking?!
Over the years I have seen some hilarious notes made by nurses and physicians. Some of them I can understand that it rushing though their notes or interruptions, but some just leave me a scratching my head in disbelief.
Read more...Document it
We all know how important documentation is, but I really found it out yesterday.
Read more...Medical marijuana
Recently, Colorado passed a medical marijuana law. It is now legal to posses and consume marijuana for medical purposes with a prescription. The person that is prescribed the marijuana is then given a card they carry around with them that states they can consume the product legally.
My drive to work is about 6 miles down [...]
How (not) to use social networking
You can stay connected to friends while staying out of trouble…
Read more...Recent Articles
Nurses slam Mariah Carey’s new video
Is Mariah’s “sexy nurse” look an affront to the profession? Does it make you think of, say, another famous profession? Watch the controversial video and tell us what you think!
How do I deal with an overwhelming assignment?
Unless you get control of your thoughts, you’re going to spin your way through your shift without ever really knowing what to do next.
21 smart vending machine snacks
You have limited time, patients calling for you, and you’re starving! Grab your stack of quarters and this “best foods to choose” checklist.
Prairie View A & M University to establish PhD program
Texas adds a new PhD program — and a research institute to study the use of simulation technology in nurse education.
Most Popular
- At Work Beauty Blogger Book Club Career Myths Coworkers Dining Out Economy Excellence in Nursing Family H1N1 Healthcare Healthcare Reform Holidays Inspiration Inspired Comfort Awards Lists For Nurses Male Nurse Meditation Meditations New Nurse News Nurse Curse Nurse Jackie Nurse Jobs Nurses in Media Nursing School Nursing Shortage Nursing Specialties Rotating Shifts Saving Money Scrubs Fashion Tips Scrubs Style Seasoned Nurse Share Stress Relief Student Nurse Swine Flu Technology The Wired Nurse This I Believe Traveling Nurse TV Weight Loss Your First Years
