To the witchy co workers: Just because you have been in the facility for 14+ years does not mean that you no longer have to be a team player, ignoring me when I need your assistance in x2 assit, only hurts the pt cause I will go find someone else. I...
jezzie1977 replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing
I choose to work at a Catholic LTC and didn't find prayer at openings of mandatory meetings offenseive. I also agree that I would discuss it with the person who started the prayer rather than go to HR.
jezzie1977 replied to jezzie1977's topic in CNA/MA
Thanks I know that now. I actually was just hired at our local hospital where I know they have a good reputation as well as wonderful ppl that work there. It all worked out in the end for me but I would hate for another person to go through what I ...
I wish someone had told me that when I got my certification. I ended up being hired at a LTC that is in state jeporady. That has State there every damn day. That has the worst record in my state and is the 5th worst in the country. I resigned aft...
jezzie1977 replied to LoveToHike's topic in CNA/MA
Where I used to work, there were teams. You did have your own assignment, however there was another CNA on your wing so that you could help each other out. It didn't last long, however, since they couldn't staff it. As for the lifts/transfers, ea...
Good luck. Try not to be too nervous. Remember that the examiner is not there to fail you. Remember the basics, privacy, safety, handwashing. Good Luck again.
jezzie1977 replied to Comfortably_Numb's topic in CNA/MA
I felt the same way my first week. Then the second week, I was so stressed that I too was going to quit and just give it all up. However, I stood it out, and before the end of the second week, my first weekend I was forced into carrying a 17 pt ass...