iwillbanurse08 replied to cchezem15's topic in Correctional
I am also starting a correctional position as well. My start date is the end of sept. We can keep eath other posted on the progress. I am a little nervous and excited at the same time. I wish you the best of luck on your new journey.
iwillbanurse08 replied to JMomBaby's topic in Hospice
I just recently got hired there for a branch in CT. I am going through the physical process now and have not yet started orientation. I am just curious to know why was that your response to the post. Just so I can know if i should keep my guard up go...
I recently started a new job, and the only advice I am being given during my training is "dont trust the other nurses", "every one is for self" and that "there is no support from the fellow nurses" (LPN and RN's). I understand (but dont agree with) s...
iwillbanurse08 replied to JacknSweetpea's topic in LPN/LVN
The are also some doctors out there that believe we are irrelevant, wait to you come across those.. I just shake my head and continue to maintain my professionalism.. :redpinkhe
iwillbanurse08 replied to NurseVN's topic in New Nurse
At one point I was feeling like I needed to take anything since I could not find a job as a nurse. I was beginning to feel like I spent $$$$ and wasted time becoming a nurse only to be still working as a direct care worker for almost a year after nur...
iwillbanurse08 replied to Brian's topic in Disabilities
Hi babyface, here in the US we no longer use that term mental retardation. A more appropriate term was constructed we now use "Developmental Disabilities". The term "mental retardation" in my state was found to be offensive to the individuals we serv...
iwillbanurse08 replied to dmacrn's topic in Disabilities
I was a residential staff who was med cert before becoming a nurse. My agency is in the works of putting their MAR's on Therap. I will let you know any info when that change occurs. Im curious to know how would that work with new orders that have to ...
iwillbanurse08 replied to aldeur's topic in Geriatric
As a fellow nurse I am sorry you had to encounter that experience. I find it appalling the they hired you as a new grad and only gave you 2 days orientation. I dont care how small a facilty is that not enough time to feel comfortable. I started as a ...
iwillbanurse08 replied to NURSESrMEAN's topic in New Nurse
I graduated in April 2010 took my NCLEX-LPN in May 2010. I recieved my first LPN position in July 2010 but it was only a Per diem shift. This month I finally landed a part time position. It took awhile but with determination and diligence it finally ...
:heartbeat I just wanna extend some encouragment for new LPN grads with in the last year or so. I recently graduated in April of 2010 got licensed in May 2010 and found it very hard and discouraging to find a job part-time nor full-time. Majority of ...
iwillbanurse08 replied to Start2's topic in Connecticut
If I am not mistaken LPN's in the state of CT have to work under a RN or other higher medical professional. I would definitly inquire about this at CT BON just to be on the safe side.