As an older nurse, I would like to weigh in on this topic of calling patients by pet names; i.e. "sweetie", "honey", "dear", etc. I have had waitpersons and sales clerks address me by each of the above terms and I find it VERY offensive. I have even ...
What makes a good manager? First, I have to say that I agree with what has already been stated by the other posters. Second, I will say that I have had several managers I considered to be very good, some were excellent.. I have also had some very poo...
Hi Everyone: Today I started my first LPN position after taking a refresher course and getting a license in this state. I have been hired to do a job that I am certain I am well-qualified to do and will be able to do it quite well once I have learne...
Hooray! I am so happy for you! :redbeathe:hrnsmlys: Your perserverance and determination are wonderful! Now go get that job and do not be discouraged if it takes a little while... Things are starting to turn around. Best of luck to you! :redpinkhe
Start2 replied to HathawayToGo's topic in Connecticut
Hi HathawayToGo: I am beginning to see ads on CareerBuilder.com for RNs to be hired at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London, CT. It is still difficult to find work as a nurse here in CT, but not quite as difficult as in the past little while....
Thanks for your reply. :) I did check with the CT BON some time ago and discovered that you are absolutely right...LPNs have to work under an RN in the state of CT. This is not true for all states.
Trained in Michigan. IV training not provided nor required. Moved to another state where my employer required it so I went to a nearby hospital that offered training and certification. I can do everything except start TPN or blood. I can monitor them...
Hi Marshall1: Could you continue working at the doctor's office to assure an adequate income and less stress while searching for a better position closer to home? In the meantime, is there a nearby free clinic where you could volunteer for one day a ...
Hi: I am an older nurse who has recently done a refresher course and had to take another NCLEX because of being out of active nursing for more than three years...The NCLEX was at a center and was very closely monitored. It is NOT given online.. Due t...