Taylorgrn15

Taylorgrn15 has 1 years experience.

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1. Pre-Nursing Student, University of Maine at Fort Kent, Admissions

   Taylorgrn15 replied to JessRN28's topic in School Programs

   Your welcome! I took the traditional 4 year BSN so acceptance for me was much easier then ABSN. Saying that UMFK is much easier to get accepted into then most colleges. Just make sure you meet the acceptance criteria. If you haven't talked to an admi...

2. Pre-Nursing Student, University of Maine at Fort Kent, Admissions

   Taylorgrn15 replied to JessRN28's topic in School Programs

   Hi, I just graduated from there in May. The area is really pretty but the weather sucks. It is very cold most days temperature doesn't get over 0 degrees in the winter. It is a rural area with not much to do unless you like winter activities. Even wi...

3. Good states for new grad nursing jobs and bad states?

   Taylorgrn15 replied to CNA1991's topic in Job Hunt

   I know it's way out of the way but Maine has a lot of new graduate jobs. I graduated in May and applied to three places. I got offers from all three places. I have only been a nurse for about 5 months and I am already working 2 jobs that I love!

4. This week, I have learned..... (8/1)

   Taylorgrn15 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   He was actually a she! I could not agree more. She is definitely an odd person. I should have said something it looked very unprofessional.

5. This week, I have learned..... (8/1)

   Taylorgrn15 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   I am a day late but things I learned this week are 1 being on the other side of the bed ( being a patient) sucks! Not only is it expensive but can be very painful ( kidney stones suck!!) 2 that shots hurt!! I would rather go back to giving them I ...

6. Respect for New Nurses

   Taylorgrn15 replied to Taylorgrn15's topic in Relations

   I know it will be hard to get people to respect me when 6 months ago I was in there position. Now instead of them telling me what to I am the one in charge. As hard as it will be I think it would be harder to change facilities. I love my residents! ...

7. Respect for New Nurses

   Taylorgrn15 replied to Taylorgrn15's topic in Relations

   I had an ok relationship we were friendly, most being older then me by a lot. They seem to forget how much I helped and covered for them when I was a CNA

8. Causes of losing your license?

   Taylorgrn15 replied to Libby1987's topic in Professionalism

   I used to work with a nurse who had a drug diversion charge and working impaired years earlier. she got her license back only to lose it again when she got charged with the same crime. Her only punishment was a suspend license and a fine. The second ...

9. Respect for New Nurses

   Taylorgrn15 replied to Taylorgrn15's topic in Relations

   You all have good ideas!! I wish I had another nurse to back me up when dealing with the CNA behavior we only have one nurse on every shift. It is a small nursing home and the CNAs stick up for each other. It sucks when I have all three CNAs mad at m...

10. Respect for New Nurses

    Taylorgrn15 replied to Taylorgrn15's topic in Relations

    Thank you again!! I have been really frustrated lately and you made me feel better! I love my job as a nurse because of the residents. It sucks when you have coworkers who make you dread coming in to work. I just need to remember I am there for my re...

11. Respect for New Nurses

    Taylorgrn15 replied to Taylorgrn15's topic in Relations

    Thank you all for your help. My DON did stand up for me and told me this would not be tolerated. I do need to work on standing up for myself and not just do everyone's job for them.

12. Respect for New Nurses

    Taylorgrn15 posted a topic in Relations

    Hi, I just graduated from nursing school in May and need some advice. I am a charge nurse at a nursing home that I worked at as a CNA when I was in nursing school. My problem is none of my coworkers see me as a charge nurses. The CNA's I work wi...