nelligolitely

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1. my ADN program not so good?

   nelligolitely replied to nelligolitely's topic in New Nurse

   I went to PCCC. I think their day program is excellent, and probably in retrospect their night program too, but I just don't have confidence in myself. If there are opportunities for you to "slip by" (ex. Not having to be observed doing a certain s...

2. New Grad ready to quit...

   nelligolitely replied to nelligolitely's topic in Career Support

   I appreciate everybody's advice, and I really do want to take it. Unfortunately, with my depression, thinking about a new job is overwhelming. I'm going back to the nursing department tonight 3-11 after being off for two weeks. I have to repeat my...

3. How long for a med-pass?

   nelligolitely replied to nelligolitely's topic in General Nursing

   Are you really a survey nurse? That would mean so much to me if you know what goes on; I always think the facility is tricking the survey nurse.

4. New Grad ready to quit...

   nelligolitely replied to nelligolitely's topic in Career Support

   Part of my reason for staying at this nursing home is because I'm a civil servant. I get free health,dental, and prescriptions, and I pay into a great pension plan. Most people here are "lifers". I know, this breeds mediocrity but I always rose ab...

5. New Grad ready to quit...

   nelligolitely replied to nelligolitely's topic in Career Support

   Thanks for advice. I don't feel like a wonderful nurse... I had made those errors, and feel like there's so much I don't know. I'm pretty sure facility will put me back on probation, but orientation is over. The way they see it, I had 6-8 wks, and...

6. my ADN program not so good?

   nelligolitely replied to nelligolitely's topic in New Nurse

   I'm in N.J. It's a two-year program, but I needed to take a few pre-requisites so it took me three years. You have to already have Chemistry, Microbiology, A&P, Growth & Development, and some other regular college classes before you begin.

7. my ADN program not so good?

   nelligolitely posted a topic in New Nurse

   I'm beginnning to doubt the 2-yr program I just graduated from. In reading some other posts, especially from new grads and nursing students, I find a lot of things I didn't know, like potassium I.V. tubing, where to give Lovenox s.q., what to mix ca...

8. New Grad ready to quit...

   nelligolitely replied to nelligolitely's topic in Career Support

   To those that gave me advice, thank you so much. To RyanAaronsMom, thank you especially for that "staying in the moment" advice. It got me through last Monday and Tuesday. Unfortunately, I lost it on Wednesday and had to call in sick. I couldn't s...

9. Mistake with new job?

   nelligolitely replied to kittiesareus's topic in Career Support

   None of your choices are as bad as you think. I'm a new grad so take my advice with a grain of salt, but... #1 - I know fellow nurses who honestly admitted being fired for med error in an interview, and still got hired no problem. The interviewer sa...

10. Sad and confused

    nelligolitely replied to javanurse2000's topic in Geriatric

    KathC, I had to look at the name to make sure I didn't write this! I, too, graduated in December and have exactly the same problems in my nursing home in N.J.

11. New Grad ready to quit...

    nelligolitely posted a topic in Career Support

    Hi everybody. I'm a new RN grad from a 2-yr. program. I know I'm not typical; no job ever comes easy to me. My bosses and supervisors have no problem with me, it's usually MY problem. I have low self-esteem, and have been fighting depression/anxi...

12. male CNA fired for "I love YOU"

    nelligolitely replied to edgreen's topic in Men

    Wow, I wish ANYBODY at my nursing home, besides the residents, would say they loved me! LOL. I agree with everybody else. Get a lawyer. You were wrongfully terminated. Maybe the ANA being you're a student could help, or a similar organization for ...

13. How Long Will You Nurse?

    nelligolitely replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I voted "within two years", although I just started. Kudos to all those who stated they loved what they do and will stay in indefinitely. It made my day to know there are still some out there. I don't think I was cut out for nursing. I'm extremely...

14. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    nelligolitely replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Safety

    Tiffany, it sounds like you do a lot of work. I think some RN's won't admit but they just do what you do on a daily basis, and they probably make THREE TIMES what you make! Yes, a good RN knows the value of the physiology behind insulin, and all th...

15. How long for a med-pass?

    nelligolitely posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious how long it should be taking me for a med-pass in long-term-care. I know the Department of Health mandates only one hour each way, but wondering if others have trouble achieving this... I have 26-30 patients, and takes me from 7:30AM to...