krocks1218

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1. Saying no when work calls

   krocks1218 replied to TerpGal02's topic in General Nursing

   Seriously?! If I had a job that judged me for having A beer on my night OFF ,i.e. MY time ,I would definitely start looking for an employer that was less impacted so to speak. Considering all of the nurses I have met who freely tell you about the At...

2. Saying no when work calls

   krocks1218 replied to TerpGal02's topic in General Nursing

   I don't consider having A beer on my night off reputation worthy. Iif my job considered A beer on my night OFF that big of a deal I would definitely find a better place to work that wasn't so "impacted" so to speak...

3. NJ BON AKA Dante's Inferno

   krocks1218 replied to krocks1218's topic in New Jersey

   Five hours roundtrip from GSP Exit Zero where I live :dead:I mean I love to drive and all but I don't want to devote an entire day especially if there is a good chance of not getting a license number. Taking my 2 year old daughter on that long a driv...

4. NJ BON AKA Dante's Inferno

   krocks1218 replied to krocks1218's topic in New Jersey

   May go there in person as some have suggested but I highly resent having to hire a babysitter and pay $50 in gas to drive 5 hrs to tell people to do their job, y'know? I mean why does it have to come to that ESPECIALLY when these are the same people ...

5. Does nursing change you into an angry person?

   krocks1218 replied to DesireeBeyerGreen's topic in LPN/LVN

   I was going to start this comment in all caps like I was raging but I figured it wouldn't translate as sarcasm! :) Anyway, nursing doesn't make you angry. LTC is a whole different beast but as in every healthcare setting it's the bureaucracy that's t...

6. NJ BON AKA Dante's Inferno

   krocks1218 replied to krocks1218's topic in New Jersey

   Re: certified letter not a bad idea! Thanks all!

7. NJ BON AKA Dante's Inferno

   krocks1218 replied to krocks1218's topic in New Jersey

   I wish that someone told me 6-8 weeks because then I could be patient about it. The problem is that everyone is on a different page; you get a different answer from every single person up there. In addition, I understand that the background checks a...

8. NJ BON AKA Dante's Inferno

   krocks1218 posted a topic in New Jersey

   Just need to vent! I check for my license number and it is still in pending purgatory! I amgetting sick of calling Newark to see if there is anything missing or anything I still need to do. Save 2 employees who were very helpful, I get cocky respons...

9. Saying no when work calls

   krocks1218 replied to TerpGal02's topic in General Nursing

   Used to feel bad, now not so much! Truth is that I do accept last minute shifts and stay late/come early requests but at my convenience, not theirs. I am still a team player. I know many nurses that won't accept any extra shifts ever. You know your l...

10. failed the nclex 3 times ... NEED HELP

    krocks1218 replied to roxy0128's topic in NCLEX

    Consider taking a refresher course even if it isn't mandatory in your state. Look in to ATI courses and also see if you can get techniques to deal with test anxiety. I would also contact your school and see what they suggest. Re: SATA they r a ******...

11. Demoralised with Nursing

    krocks1218 replied to ChrisNZ's topic in Male Students

    i hear you and COMPLETELY empathize. I have experienced sub-par facilities as well as irritable apathetic employees, both as a nurse and patient. Anyway, all i can say is look for a job where the employees are smiling as they enter and LEAVE the buil...

12. 12 hour shift question

    krocks1218 replied to BOSS man's topic in General Nursing

    Well Bossman, I really think it's up to you as an individual, y'know? I realize that sounds vague but, for me, it depends on my energy levels and focus. When I was an LPN, I once worked an entire month with only 2 days off and the majority of my shif...

13. What have I gotten myself into.....?

    krocks1218 replied to lgood905's topic in New Nurse

    I am a new grad from an ADN program and am waiting for a job opportunity. However, I have been working as an LPN for years. When I was handed 30 patients to medicate and do treatments on I felt like going on a kamikaze mission instead. However, as...

14. New Grad Advice

    krocks1218 posted a topic in ADN/BSN

    Hi all! I am a new ADN grad waiting to take the boards. My concern is with the job search. Even though I have 7 years LPN experience, I get conflicting info on whether it "counts"( which infuriates me :flamesonb) Anyway, with all of job postings ei...

15. NCLEX: DONE!!!!!! 75 Qs..2 hours..Good PVT!!!! Praise GOD!!!

    krocks1218 replied to leanjess's topic in NCLEX

    Congratulations! My friend tested today as well and passed (well I'm pretty sure she did!) Hope I do the same when I finally test!