PinkNurse42

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1. Med Passers at Nursing Homes 8HR course and giving out NARCS ...

   PinkNurse42 replied to SpeakUp4ever's topic in Safety

   I love my med aides. I need their help so I can do my licensed treatments.

2. Cliques & Bulling in LTC

   PinkNurse42 replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Safety

   I often feel the same at my job. I feel like a glorified med passer. (No offence to CMAs) I feel useless some days. Hang in there. We are here for our residents and patients.

3. Is there something wrong with me?

   PinkNurse42 replied to nursedanny614's topic in New Nurse

   I was there! No place wants a new nurse who was never a CNA. I finally got my first job by acknowledging my lack of experience and providing references from my Clinical Instructors. I felt a bit like I had to beg and talk myself up at the same time....

4. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

   PinkNurse42 replied to PICUPNP's topic in Union

   I'd like to point out that union negotiations benefit all employees, not just members of the union.

5. Missed the deadline on Preemployment Drug Screen

   PinkNurse42 replied to Seas's topic in Job Hunt

   I would say nothing if they dont mention it.

6. New LPN and just got my first job!!! Terrified....

   PinkNurse42 replied to BabybirdGanz's topic in LPN/LVN

   Just remember that you are human. As a new nurse you are harder on yourself than anyone else. Make lists if you need to. Remember the Rights and start over if you need to. Good luck!

7. I just got hired at a LTC any advice?

   PinkNurse42 replied to newnurse_12's topic in LPN/LVN

   Remember that the elderly are young at heart! Enjoy your new job :-)