jbaggins

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1. called in sick, nurse manager calling back (inappropriate tactics?)

   jbaggins replied to jbaggins's topic in General Nursing

   It's true; we are employed at-will. No union

2. called in sick, nurse manager calling back (inappropriate tactics?)

   jbaggins replied to jbaggins's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone for your replies. I feel a little less crazy now. Sometimes it's easy to "get used to" this kind of treatment and to feel like you are being "whiny" for feeling mistreated or any sort of discontent. Our unit nurses are fairly accus...

3. called in sick, nurse manager calling back (inappropriate tactics?)

   jbaggins replied to jbaggins's topic in General Nursing

   I agree it was probably inappropriate for him to cave to the NM's calls; he ended up doing it because he predicted I would be one of the nurses tripled in retaliation - and was trying to reduce that possibility. We work in a crazy ICU where being tr...

4. called in sick, nurse manager calling back (inappropriate tactics?)

   jbaggins posted a topic in General Nursing

   My husband and I work together as RNs on the same unit (ICU) and we work the same schedule. No problems on that front so far between us, staff, or management. Neither of us has called in sick since signing on 18 months ago. Yesterday, he called in ...

5. SUNY Buffalo ABS program

   jbaggins replied to jbaggins's topic in New York

   for those who were admitted: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=379931160245

6. SUNY @ Buffalo ABS program, any news????

   jbaggins replied to Dakovich's topic in New York

   for those who were admitted http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=379931160245

7. SUNY Buffalo ABS program

   jbaggins replied to jbaggins's topic in New York

   Sorry, I just saw you had sent me a PM last week! I will send you my email address, feel free to contact me on there anytime. We should all try to get in contact so there are some familiar faces come May!

8. SUNY Buffalo ABS program

   jbaggins replied to jbaggins's topic in New York

   I just checked my other email address... I GOT IN!! So excited right now I can't think!... congrats to everyone else who got in and looking forward to seeing you in May!

9. SUNY Buffalo ABS program

   jbaggins replied to jbaggins's topic in New York

   not yet this is making me nervous

10. I advise you guys NOT to....

    jbaggins replied to CharlotteDarcy's topic in General Students

    Wow, why all the hate towards this girl? One mention of med school and suddenly half the forum is jumping down her throat. The ones making assumptions are the ones I would NOT want to work with! Write a kick-ass personal statement. Do great on your...

11. SUNY Buffalo ABS program

    jbaggins replied to jbaggins's topic in New York

    you guys all sound extremely qualified, i'm sure you will be just fine :) what other schools did you apply to?

12. I need an Encouragement partner

    jbaggins replied to thenameismac's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I, like a lot of other girls on here, can relate. I'd love to stay in touch with you via email. Let me know if you're interested. I'd really love to get in contact with another female from upstate NY, specifically the Buffalo/Rochester/Chautauqua a...

13. SUNY Buffalo ABS program

    jbaggins replied to jbaggins's topic in New York

    Nice to hear from you! Did you have work/volunteer experience in the healthcare field? My stats: I am graduating in December and currently have a 3.54 (overall and coincidentally science as well). It is not as strong as many applicants but it co...

14. SUNY Buffalo ABS program

    jbaggins posted a topic in New York

    I've been lurking allnurses for a couple of years now and have been amazed that there seem to be no threads about the SUNY Buffalo ABS program. After several years of working towards my bachelors so that I can apply for this program, the time has fi...