Ilovelucy2

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1. How to resign while still on orientation?

   Ilovelucy2 replied to Ilovelucy2's topic in General Nursing

   The policy where I am now requires 4 weeks notice- I just don't know what they'll do since I am on orientation and I don't want to burn any bridges. I have a family member that is the activities director at the new place. She's the one that told me ...

2. from hospital to long term care

   Ilovelucy2 replied to Charlie77's topic in General Nursing

   LTC is a much slower atmosphere. You'll be fine- with 10 years critical care and management exp. you will be more than capable of staff education. just know it's a big difference going from a hospital to LTC. It's a nice break from the hustle and ...

3. Pre-nursing student, PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE

   Ilovelucy2 replied to Central 268's topic in General Nursing

   sounds good to me then! go for it!

4. Pre-nursing student, PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE

   Ilovelucy2 replied to Central 268's topic in General Nursing

   With all of those certificates, you won't make much more than minimum wage (at least in VA). I would go to a 4yr university that has a nursing program. I fyou've got the grades, and from a top high school, don't settle for mediocracy. Go for it, be ...

5. How to resign while still on orientation?

   Ilovelucy2 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello everyone! I excepted a nurse manager position in a LTC facility about 5 weeks ago and have another 3 weeks to go on orientation. I am doing fine in this position and feel more than capable of performing my duties, but there are some problems w...

6. Do I have what it takes?

   Ilovelucy2 posted a topic in LTC Directors

   Hello everyone! I'm new to this site and wanted some advice. I recently applied for a Nurse Manager position at a LTC facility within the same health system I work for. I have 3+ years ICU experience as an RN. I previously worked in ICU for 3 years ...

7. working in a nursing home

   Ilovelucy2 replied to ilovematt48's topic in New Nurse

   Hello everyone! I'm new to this site and wanted some advice. I recently applied for a Nurse Manager position at a LTC facility within the same health system I work for. I have 3+ years ICU experience as an RN. I previously worked in ICU for 3 years ...

8. Is ICU too challenging for new grads?

   Ilovelucy2 replied to yoginurse2b's topic in General Nursing

   If you have an interest in ICU, go for it. As long as you recieve a orientation that's fitted for your needs and a preceptor that's a good fit for you, you'll find out if ICU is for you. I started out as a CNA in ICU- was there for three years until...