JimJones

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1. Any tips for working a 12 hour shift?

   JimJones replied to Christine90's topic in CNA/MA

   I would say that starting out, it is important to have comfortable shoes. My feet and legs ached terribly until my body got used to standing for most of the 12 hour shift. As far as it being better than the traditional 8 hour shift, I must say that t...

2. New Grad Murses having an easier time finding jobs?

   JimJones replied to Age1's topic in Male Students

   I think that we all fail to realize that, yes there is truth to certain stereotypes. In this particular case, I can say that if a hospital were to hire more male nurses, it would reduce the need to call other staff in emergency situations. Think abou...

3. CNAS, what's it like at your nursing home/long term care facility?

   JimJones replied to blue cna's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi all. I work at a hospital right now, but I just applied to work at an LTC. I was aware before reading all the posts about how bad/difficult/stressful it can be to work at an LTC for various reasons. Right now, I can say that RNs, as well as other ...

4. Lpn's: Are we still in demand?

   JimJones replied to bloomies's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I would like to echo what I have seen so much on many different nursing boards I have read across the internet. Are LPNs still in demand? The answer really depends on what the job market is like in your area and where you are trying to work. I am cur...