What a nightmare! I agree with everyone. Please contact CPS. You will continue to enable the behavior of the parents and your supervisor, if you continue to work in this environment. Most of all, your patient will continue to be in danger when a nurs...
SeychelleRN replied to skippy2000's topic in General Nursing
I agree the tonsil stone smell is foul--a combination between dog doo and vomit. The look and smell of them makes you want to gag. In regards to the gagging during removal, the news the other day mentioned that the dentist should have equipment to r...
SeychelleRN replied to skippy2000's topic in General Nursing
Do you still have your tonsils? Since your oral hygiene is in par, your halitosis could be caused from tonsilloliths or tonsil stones. Open your mouth and look at your tonsils. If there is a white substance sticking out of your tonsil that is a tonsi...
Congratulations on passing the NCLEX and a lot of respectful admiration for taking the time to care for mother:heartbeat. In the time you were caring for your mother, you might not have realized what was going on in the nursing employment world. Due ...
I read every word. Prayers and hugs to you. Having job is a blessing in this economy. Please learn from these experiences and have job lined up before you quit your job. I understand what you are going through.
SeychelleRN replied to SeychelleRN's topic in Government
This economy is truly frustrating and devastating. I was also told that New Jersey VA is also on hiring freeze. Currently, I am frantically trying to find an additional job or risk having to relocate. However, I hear its only a soft freeze:smilecoffe...
SeychelleRN replied to Jams95's topic in Government
it's all the red tape involved in trying to secure a position and nurses not having the financial freedom/security to wait months for these positions. here is an all nurses thread that will give you more insight: why is the va taking so long to hire ...
SeychelleRN replied to Jams95's topic in Government
In this economy, I am sure no one is immune. Here is an article related to VA hiring freeze We remain concerned that VA continues to face significant delays in receiving its budget. VA cannot be competitive in the market for health-care professional...
SeychelleRN replied to sushi4breakfast's topic in Government
Happy New Year!:clpty: Can someone please elaborate and educate me on the emphasis committee and the race its based on. Thanks. I appreciate any replies.
SeychelleRN replied to SeychelleRN's topic in Government
Lucky that you have the options to turn down a job. In my neck of the woods, turning down jobs or quitting before you find another job is a big no no:no:. Sorry not that lucky here:crying2:. I am not sure what ratio they quoted you, but as a Federal...
SeychelleRN replied to sushi4breakfast's topic in Government
Congratulations! Curious, is this the conditional letter of employment or the actual appointment letter? If it's the appointment letter, was it mailed to you, were you given advanced notice that it would be in the mail, or were you called in to HR to...
SeychelleRN replied to nyck76's topic in Government
First of all congratulations getting offered the position. Equip is an additional background check from the United States Government to decide whether you are suitable for the position offered. HR will have to enter you into the system and give you ...
SeychelleRN replied to SeychelleRN's topic in General Nursing
Thanks to Brian for making this post better by adding the video. I am glad the video was inspiring for everyone. Happy Kwanzaa:candle:, Happy Chanuka:hanukkahstar:, and Merry Christmas:starornament:! Wishing you joy for this season and immense blessi...