Healthcare Professional Confessions

At the nursing home I work at, our network was hacked because someone opened an unsecured email attachment. So I do my due diligence and warn nursing and CNAs to stay away from certain wireless networ… more

How controversial or "dangerous" is it really, to have a work romance? We work in different departments, see each other sometimes, but it is technically against HR code. No one would know th… more

I like the job, but I don’t like the people. Why do I manage that? I try to make the best of each shift. Do my duties, small talk, and leave as soon as I give shift report. Why is that hard for cowork… more

When having to schedule interviews with applicants and multiple administrators, do you tell applicants when the interview will be, or do you try and schedule the interviews according to applicant avai… more

Does anyone have any experience working for Takeda/Biolife Plasma Centers?

I have been working as a paramedic for six years. I am a permanent staff in the Republic of Turkey. During my duty, I worked as a paramedic, ambulance driver paramedic and 112 command and control cent… more

I will be laid off this week. Any inspiring words for the beginnings to come?

I recently started a new position within the same health system, transferring from one department to another. I’ve worked in this health system for several years, and I had basically became a whole pro at t… more

Has anyone been asked to report a Physician in your practices every move? Let me clarify. I am a new employee. I’ve been asked to track one physician. I have to document if they want to move a patient… more

After working 20+ years in the Healthcare field, starting as a receptionist, billing and coding, CMA, Team Lead, Unit Manager and now a Clinic manager, I have finally had it! It took me a long time to… more

Does anyone have advice about how to explain a very short employment (3 weeks) to a prospective employer? I quit my last (and first) PA job very quickly due to rampant workplace toxicity and a lack of… more

I had worked for HCA for years and have had a very bad experience working for them, especially this last 5 years. I no longer work for them, but really want to return to hospital nursing. I love being… more

I read a lot about toxic bosses and toxic workplaces. My workplace is toxic and so is my boss. I’m worried that I may be perceived as a toxic boss due to the fact that I’ve been in a managerial role f… more

I have an appointment for ketamine IV infusion in a few weeks for chronic pain relief. I am wondering if anyone has had or know of anyone who has had a ketamine infusion? I’m a little concerned, as I … more

While doing research on a company that I am currently interviewing with, I came across current employees reviews.The whole company is wfh and one of the common themes I kept seeing was that, employees… more

Vent/advice. After a tough pregnancy and traumatic delivery at the hospital where I work, I can’t physically go on the grounds w/o panic. I’m on meds and working with a therapist. Was working with my … more

Does anyone who works for @elevancehealth know where to find addresses to pulsepoint locations? I had an assessment today on hirevue and it asked me for the nearest pulsepoint location and I attempted… more

I am part of a department in which the bosses are targeting some experienced workers. They are over 40 and have almost 40 years experience between the two of them in the company. They're black. … more

Had a job interview (7 interviewers on panel) for promotion within same dept I work in for the last 10yrs was told decision would be made within a week. I was in constant contact with several of the … more

any sterile processing techs looking into getting into nursing?

Just an introduction to say hello!! Applied for a virtual medical scribe position, and now I am in "holding" so to speak, waiting for the onboarding process to begin. I am nervous because th… more

Toxic workplace? Now that I'm gone from my toxic workplace, the owner targets single mothers (who are in need of money) he even brags about how he cuts their checks short and if they didn't no… more

Has any filed a civil suit against their former company? Culture toxicity and causing a mental breakdown to employees? I was accused of something but after an investigation it was unfounded and after … more

I’m wondering what a Medical Biller’s salary should be approximately?

I'm finding my job extremely frustrating lately. I feel like they just keep me on the payroll so they have someone they can consistently go to when they want to tell someone "no" like it… more

I have an interview for a full time urgent care position tomorrow. I’ve worked in family medicine and covered shifts in urgent care occasionally throughout that time, but have never worked full time i… more

I started a new job about 3 months ago. It pays better than my last job, but I don't like the environment or the people. I feel like maybe I'm not a good fit for this but it hasn't been th… more

Hello All.

Anyone working with the Veteran population complete Medicare physicals and Disability claims paper work? It is a travel assignment in Freemount, California. Does anyone have any safe housin… more

As a healthcare worker, I know the things to do to help episodes of depression, and I do them; I take zoloft, I exercise regularly, I get outside- but in the last couple of days I'm so depressed I… more

(just venting)
i am frustrated and tired. i get paid significantly less than my coworkers because i'm a trainee. i've barely been trained, and it's been over 2 months. i've had to assis… more

Have any women in here gone to a "hormonal therapist" before? I'm in my 30s and I'm having issues with hormonal acne and mood swings worse than I ever did as a teen. I have bad insom… more

Aside from a substantial pay raise, what perks or benefits would help you enjoy your work more, feel better in your work environment, feel like a valued employee, make your salary feel worth it, make … more

Did you pursue a career in healthcare because that's what you wanted, or because that's what your family insisted would be the most stable and secure future for you so you did it to appease th… more

So I’m scheduled to have a lumbar epidural steroid injection tomorrow at Duke Raleigh Hospital. Anyone know what I should expect? I know it’ll be under local anesthesia but not much else. Would I be a… more

“It’s not what you know it’s who you know!” This is the sad reality I am living with right now. My company has had such a high turn around new staff new managers 3 cycles within the few years I have b… more

I am curious to know about the status of nursing homes across the country. Mainly safety, staffing, health and care of residents, scope of practice of nurses and the safety of the way things are being… more

Is there a way to find out if a former supervisor is saying negative things about you to prospective future employers, and if so, how would I find out? I left my previous job on bad terms and have bee… more

Looking to take a step back, potentially part time, to focus on family. Background in 340B independent retail and FQHC ambulatory care clinical pharmacy. What are some non-traditional or outside pharm… more