Makkiel

Makkiel ADN, RN

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About Makkiel

Makkiel has 14 years experience as a ADN, RN and specializes in MDS.


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  1. I have worked 5 12's before, I have worked 18 days straight before (not all 12's), but I have not worked 5 12's for a year straight. I think it can be done, but you have to have the time to sleep, the personality and physical ability to do it. Also...
  2. Hospitals / Corporations replacing nurses with...

    The concept "the customer is always right" has not worked well in any area. One of the greatest business concept mistakes ever crafted.
  3. I would suggest you keep going. Maybe you are at the wrong facility, the wrong type of nursing, etc. This is one of the reasons I chose nursing - it is so diverse. If I don't like one area/facility, or I am not good at an area/facility - I just fi...
  4. Unemployed for too long?

    Forgot to ask - when you say 'rejected' - does this mean not getting any interviews - or rejected post-interview?
  5. Unemployed for too long?

    If you have not done so already, LTC? Or expand your work from home driving radius. Also - this takes time since you are new to the area - focus on networking - making friends, etc. Try to establish direct personal contacts concerning places you a...
  6. How many patients do you get on night duty?

    LTC - 7p-7a - 20-40 (includes rehab unit - though rehab is usually between 20-30).
  7. Should I get a nice car as a new LPN/LVN?

    No, it would not look bad at all. In fact, you could use the new car to help other new grads. I think you should buy the car, and with the idea of helping others study harder, drive by new grads and tell them the car was given to you by the nursing...