felixfelix

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1. Shocked...Confused...& Terminated=SAD "(

   felixfelix replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

   this is what happens when MD's get used to having MA's around. they can do anything he directs them to do, but you, as an LVN, have a scope of work to think about.

2. Why don't I have a job right now?

   felixfelix replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Minnesota

   sigh...it's ridiculous out there

3. finally got a job in the bay area

   felixfelix replied to 77EpiphanyRN's topic in New Nurse

   Wow, you pulled off a miracle. I have 1.5 yrs. psych experience and I can't buy a job around here. In fact, I'm probably leaving nursing because of that.....with 5-6 nursing schools pumping out grads it's insane around the bay.

4. Used Nurse: Part Deux

   felixfelix replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Yea, I feel you, Viva. I just got out of nursing school at 50yrs. old and worked in mental health for 1.5 yrs. Left after an incident/accusation and am now leaving nursing. I can't find a job to save my life in this field. But I'm ok with it, it'...

5. I'm really angry!!! And i just need to vent!!!!

   felixfelix replied to GM RN 2010's topic in Florida

   I feel for you...and me, as I'm in the same boat. it's absolutely tight as a drum around the SF bay area, unless you've recently been in m/s or acute, and even then....do you hear your friends saying,"Oh yea, no jobs? I thought nursing was a super ...

6. What did you do when you got rejected?

   felixfelix replied to computer101's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I got in 2nd time around, and just kept working till I got in...it's ironic that it's so hard to get into nursing school, but even harder to get a job after, at least in my area....but if I had it to do all over again, I'd become a and EMT-B or possi...

7. terminated, am I blacklisted from mental health?

   felixfelix replied to felixfelix's topic in Psychiatric

   from what I've gleaned so far, it would seem I have a good shot at UI, so we'll see....of course, the other thing is that patients rights could get involved at some point....I called NSO ins. and hopefully they'll call me back with the next step, whi...

8. Tips from new grads who got job offers

   felixfelix replied to namiani's topic in California

   having any kind of management experience looks good....so does doing a volunteer stint in a foreign country who has no medical to speak of.

9. terminated, am I blacklisted from mental health?

   felixfelix replied to felixfelix's topic in Psychiatric

   Thanks for the replies. The ref checking is a good idea. The MHP's are mental health partners, who were just watching when they should have done the restraint so I could go get the prn. I can't really blame them, I suppose, no one wants to get hit...

10. terminated, am I blacklisted from mental health?

    felixfelix posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I was involved in a restraint yesterday (yea, I know, the mhp's should have been doing it) and while seated, I put my hand too close to the kids face to block the big spitwad he was getting ready to launch my way. someone shifted, and his nose touch...

11. Why is there no medical terminology class for the RN program? Among others.

    felixfelix replied to amanda1266's topic in Pre-Nursing

    buy a used terminology book before school starts and go thru it. also, try and visit a hospital and copy their abbreviations folder. That was worth it's weight in gold when I started clinicals, and on the job, too

12. Medical Marijuana Opinions

    felixfelix replied to SL2014's topic in Arizona

    Dr. Bob Marley said, "Legalize it, don't criticize it."

13. What is it REALLY like for new grads right now?

    felixfelix replied to JamieA0321's topic in Colorado

    I just read an article in CNN Money that showcased a few M.D.'s hanging up their private practices and doing completely different jobs...at some point this may trickle down to nursing, too, but in what form? pay cuts? more hrs? reusing supplies? ...

14. Samuel Merritt University

    felixfelix replied to WWE DiVa's topic in General Nursing

    yea, it's a good school. closer to 66k to finish the whole 9 yards there, isn't it? I know of 2 SM grads who said they'd be placed into their externship positions, but I don't know if that actually happened of if that was just talk. I considered S...

15. New grad looking for a job in California

    felixfelix replied to Kelly314's topic in California

    and then there's the feds. even in CA, the VA doesn't have ratios, the way I understand it.