waterfall09 replied to letsbefriends's topic in New Nurse
Wonderful!!! You advocated for yourself. Never be sorry for protecting your license. Because companies are out to look out for themselves. I would quit too and very happily. Especially if my quality of life was being affected. BIG HUG. THATs the WON...
waterfall09 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Professionalism
Hello, Just to share in my state MASS, MNA has a really good course when the boards comes knocking at your door. As a nurse you have to PROTECT your license. Your employer will never have your back or cover you. Even though you a wonderful employee....
waterfall09 replied to nurseclairebear's topic in New Nurse
Yes, I agree with other writers. CNA needs direct order, but not in a condescending way. They can make a nurse life a living hell, they have nothing to loose. Just be confident and offer education to CNA when possible.
waterfall09 replied to nurseclairebear's topic in New Nurse
" in front of about 4 other nurses. I work the 3-11:30 shift, so it got pretty busy after I admitted my fifth patient. My -new- tech for two of my patients kept calling me to tell me that they each needed something (insignificant things, like "Can b...
Hello Amanda001, I did that trick once and it went all the way and I did fail. So just try to distract yourself and wait.. Try not to get worked up. If it is meant for you, it will be.... Hang in there...
waterfall09 replied to Jazzy_nurse_SF's topic in NCLEX
It is so hard to tell if you passed or fail. Wait to get results. If you want to be a nurse bad, you will come up with the fee to retest. It is a journey but it is worth it. But pass the NCLEX is one hurdle. Then you have to face looking for jobs. S...
waterfall09 replied to Jazzy_nurse_SF's topic in NCLEX
Hello, Dont give up!!! Keep testing! You may need to a new book. Try Marlene Hurst and a Pathophysiology book. This is what I used and I tested over five times. Don't listen to people that say" you to find your calling". If you passed nursing school...
I agree. Where are the JOBS. I mean. the boards a big hurdle to overcome and once that is done. NO ONE WANT to HIRE a new grad. I thought clinical was experience, while in school. Job hunting has been so unbearable. Here I have a RN degree no job off...
waterfall09 replied to DreamGoalRn's topic in NCLEX
Hello, Dont feel defeated. I graduated in 07 and still did not pass the boards and I have tested numerous time. I am overwhelmed. But not discouraged. Keep plucking along.
waterfall09 replied to 1964nurse's topic in Geriatric
The union protect people that are not ablew to take a risk. No other place will hire them and nor will they function in another place. DONT APOLOGISE. Learn and move on. You was setting a standard. They need to do their job, you are expected to and s...