lauraelena

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1. New RN's delegating to Tech's/NA's

   lauraelena replied to RNSuzq1's topic in New Nurse

   Well, okay. Lots of good suggestions. Definately don't get into a confrontation. Saying would you instead of could you....good one. I would, after all else fails, ask that she be written up every time she is uncooperative or lazy. Can you do it? Or s...

2. Am I unrealistic now that I'm a float/agency RN?

   lauraelena replied to lisa41rn's topic in Agency

   Lisa, Lisa !!! Do not be so hard on yourself. As long as you are conscientious and trying, you are fine. EVERYBODY has these situtaions, its REAL LIFE as a nurse. You will beat yourself up, be frustrated and burn out at this rate. Be careful girl. D...

3. 18 years old fresh with aspirations

   lauraelena replied to jayology's topic in Career Support

   Yes, I would encourage you to be a CNA. You will get the benefits of experiencing all the negatives, and how hard the work is, physically, emotionally, before making a commitment to nursing. School ismuch easier than the work, so it is not really a g...

4. Best City/Area for New Graduate

   lauraelena replied to gemini901d's topic in General Nursing

   I have lived and worked in CA, TX, WI. Now live in Indiana (not good ) I would recommend CA. I was laid off 3 times in TX !!! Unheard of in CA. Can't find a decent job in Indiana so far. Wisconsin is great too. No problem for a new grad. CA is more i...