jannymac

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1. New grad feeling left out

   jannymac replied to lovelylady3's topic in New Nurse

   I was hazed at my first job, and when I was a CNA, had a charge nurse who was quite open about her dislike of me because I was thin and she was anything but. That charge nurses are supported in being verbally abusive of you says poor things about you...

2. 57 and need to start over YET AGAIN!

   jannymac replied to Bailey246's topic in Career Support

   I understand exactly how you feel. Several older nurses I used to work with have been 'assisted to retire' and I have been targeted now. I'm currently working toward an online certification in pain management, and will work on others until I find o...

3. I am about to quit with no notice and no warning

   jannymac replied to okkennk28's topic in Stress 101

   I have to agree with all of the above. Nobody is hiring; they are just spreading their existing employees thinner. Leaving without notice will just get you a 'wouldn't rehire', which can put you at the back of a field of qualified applicants.

4. D.C. Hospitals And Nurses Fight Over Staffing Ratios

   jannymac replied to jrsRN07's topic in Union

   Amen and then some to Chisca's comment. I can remember having 13 patients one shift before staffing ratios went into effect. Conversely, the patients admitted now are so sick that I'm every bit as busy as I was in those days - with only five patie...