Krissy NY

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1. Slandered at work by another nurse...need advice asap

   Krissy NY replied to rosieseattle's topic in General Nursing

   It upsets me very much that someone would do things to cost someone their livilihood or try and tarnish a career. The idea that she suggested you be fired is unbelievable. As a new nurse she should be focusing on patient care and sharpening her skill...

2. arrogant nurses

   Krissy NY replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric

   Don't let this experience shy you away from becoming a nurse. I am in the exact same situation as you...except when I get treated like that I go elsewhere asap. Maybe try home care...a one on one type situation. They need help too. I am thinking abo...

3. Checking every hour for feedback

   Krissy NY replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

   I think I made a huge mistake getting into healthcare. I have had a horrible experience and I come here for help and support and I get ignored. It's great for the ego. where is that chocolate cake I bought???

4. Checking every hour for feedback

   Krissy NY posted a topic in General Nursing

   I posted this yesterday. I am hoping someone will make a comment...good or bad. I called these people today to inquire about my check and was told abruptly that it would be mailed and hung up on. I am worried I won't even get payed for the last 40 ho...

5. arrogant nurses

   Krissy NY replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric

   Dear purple I too am a CNA and honey this problem is rampant. I am in New York so even the CNA's have very bad attitudes. I have left jobs because of this and have come here for help. It is good you are coming here. The solution is to remind yoursel...

6. What could be wrong?? (hives)

   Krissy NY replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

   It could be stress. When I was in junior high I was so "freaked out" trying to be popular my entire body was engorged in hived every night at bedtime when I picked out my outfit for the next day. My mother would get so upset. By morning they would be...

7. horrible orientation at hospital

   Krissy NY replied to Krissy NY's topic in Career Support

   After she said "go ahead and sign out and I'll tell the nurse" I remember I said "this is not good..I need to support myself" and she said "I know, I feel so sorry for you" and just walked away.

8. horrible orientation at hospital

   Krissy NY posted a topic in Career Support

   Hi everyone. I am a CNA and I have posted here before on my job dilemmas. I am a shy soft spoken person and often times it makes things difficult for me in the job setting. Recently I was thrilled to be hired by a hospital (instead of a LTC facility...

9. Asked for help and got the opposite!

   Krissy NY replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

   I am in between jobs and I have been interviewing, but I am getting down to the wire financially. I had to get up the nerve to call my father for help and he really let me have it. I posted here b4 about how I had grown up in a very verbally abusiv...

10. Asked for help and got the opposite!

    Krissy NY posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in between jobs and I have been interviewing, but I am getting down to the wire financially. I had to get up the nerve to call my father for help and he really let me have it. I posted here b4 about how I had grown up in a very verbally abusiv...

11. What do they teach you about death & dying in nursing school?

    Krissy NY replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in General Nursing

    My mother has been gone five years now. I have not had any "experiences"...but what I do know is if I (I am a Catholic) say my prayer to St. Jude and throw in "hey mom can you put a good word in" I usually get my wish. My boyfriend once told me he h...

12. Leaving nursing

    Krissy NY replied to wandering_rn's topic in General Nursing

    You made it through nursing school! You worked in ICU! My gosh I dream of getting through school and working in such a demanding unit! Well..if all else fails you can move to New York. We need smart nurses like you with the huge heart you have demon...

13. Depressed about job experiences as CNA

    Krissy NY replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

    Everything you all have shared is very helpful. Third shift I think you really struck a cord though. Maybe I am so full of insecurities from past experiences that I assume things at certain times. We are our own toughest critic.

14. Depressed about job experiences as CNA

    Krissy NY replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

    During my interview in the oncology unit of a hospital I was asked why I had left my position in LTC. I told them I very much wanted to work in a hospital as I could gain new skills and work with all ages. I know better than to say "oh they are miser...

15. How much Verbal Abuse should a nurse take from a PATIENT?

    Krissy NY replied to billssisbeth's topic in Safety

    During my first job in a nursing home as a CNA I had to take care of a very grouchy man in his 80's. Whenever I had his hallway and he knew it was me he went nuts with the callbell and although capable of getting to the bathroom with some assistance ...