irish123

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1. Answer asap plsssssssssss

   irish123 replied to stephanie11's topic in Student Assist

   i agree

2. Just finished my BSN today 7/7/13!

   irish123 replied to LindseyRN86's topic in Western Governors

   Congrats to you Lyndsey!!!!! What tips could you offer that would make this journey easier for an older nurse like my self who has been out of school for many years. Which classes would you recommend together as well as classes that should not be ...

3. Any helpful tips for math at wgu

   irish123 posted a topic in Western Governors

   I'm trying to prepare myself for the entrance exam at wgu. Any helpful tips for the math? I have been out of school for many many yrs and am not that great at math. I enrolled at a community college but couldnt take the remedial math in the summer. R...

4. Just do it!

   irish123 replied to RainMom's topic in General Nursing

   LUV IT!!! THANK YOU

5. Is anyone out there having such a hard time with WGU?

   irish123 replied to E2NURSE's topic in Western Governors

   Congrats!!!! I am really afraid to take this class as i really stink at math. I am going to take a remedial math class at my local community college to refresh my memory for algebra. Then i'm going to enroll at wgu. Do you need to know alot of algeb...

6. Is anyone out there having such a hard time with WGU?

   irish123 replied to E2NURSE's topic in Western Governors

   Oh crap! I also heard positve things about wgu and have applied recently. Also sent my transcripts a few days ago as well. I'm not sure which classes i have to take just yet. Would you mind elaborating on what is it that you are having difficulty wi...

7. resigned did'nt get my unused vacation time in check

   irish123 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I resigned last week and gave proper notice (4weeks) to this agency that I worked for for 1 1/2 years. I did'nt get my unused vacation time on my last check.I called HR and left a message but no one called me back. Can they legally do this? I have al...

8. Can they drop your medical benefits after handing in letter of resignation?

   irish123 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I handed in my letter of resignation 3wks ago. I have 1 more week to go. I noticed on my check on Friday that they didn't take out any money for my medical benefits. Unable to speak to anyone in HR due to the holiday. Is this legal? I was told that I...

9. references

   irish123 posted a topic in General Nursing

   When it comes to giving 3 references for a new job, do you put down their home telephone number and home address? Or do you give their name and telephone number at work? I don't want anyone to know I'm looking for a different job. I work in a small f...

10. how to get my job back

    irish123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I left my job in the hospital about a year ago. I am really hating my new job. I really want to go back to my old job but I don't know how to do it. What should I say? Do I speak to human resource? I feel so lost Has anyone asked for their job back...

11. Working on a mica unit

    irish123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is it like working on a mica unit. Is it high stress? What are some of your duties?

12. non paid lunch

    irish123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    How many of you dont get paid for your lunch hour? Just started a new job in a group home and was wondering if this was the norm. Instead of getting paid for 40 hrs I only get paid for 35----Thanks in advance

13. resignation/sick time

    irish123 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently gave in my letter of resignation. I gave them 5 weeks notice (I still have 2 more weeks to go) Yesterday I called out sick. I am now being told that I won't get paid for that day because once you put your letter of resignation in, you can'...

14. WANTED: smokers and smokers that have successfully quit!

    irish123 replied to annful24's topic in General Nursing

    I was a smoker for 27 yrs. I quit smoking 3 yrs ago. I used the patch for 2 weeks. I was a fiend when it came to cigarettes. I smoked a pack a day. Sometimes 1-2 packs on weekends. My reason for smoking was that I was young and dumb. Started when I w...

15. Current Psych hospital staffing

    irish123 replied to MountainmistRN's topic in Safety

    I have 1RN, 1LPN, 3MHT for 26-32pts. I work in New York in inpatient psych. If you find that place where pt care and staffing happen, please let me know! LOL :wink2: