diana13122

diana13122 has 4 years experience.

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1. New Grad Miserable Because of Management

   diana13122 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Why is Nurse Beth defending Management? To me, that is the biggest problem in Nursing.Yes there are three sides to every story. But if the stats are people are leaving the floor in a rapid pace and turnover is high, does that not speak to the Managem...

2. Perfection seekers

   diana13122 replied to diana13122's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have been off the board for ahwile. I would like to thank you for your assistance in talking me off the self ridicule trail. I have made some changes for the better in my career. I am still a Nurse, but changed my attitude and my job. Life is bette...

3. Legal Nurse Consultants out there?

   diana13122 replied to diana13122's topic in Legal

   Thank you! It is very helpful information. Yes I will def finish my RN and move from there. I presently have med office Specialty and NEVER want to be a floor Nurse. So those arenas are not of interest except the OR perhaps. Thanks again!

4. Legal Nurse Consultants out there?

   diana13122 posted a topic in Legal

   Hi!! I am an LPN going on to the RN program in the fall. My two part question is this: Do I have to be a RN to move on to Legal Consultant Nursing school? Presently I have four years experience as a Nurse. However, when I am done and then move on to ...

5. thoughts for the newbie

   diana13122 replied to diana13122's topic in LPN/LVN

   Sorry I was NOT clear I was wondering if this is normal to ask of a Nurse to be responsible for learning the ins and outs of a Doctors likes and dislikes when there is 45 of them?? Just seems unrealistic!!!

6. I thought I was done crying and feeling incompetent

   diana13122 replied to IHeart BSN RN's topic in New Nurse

   I have been at my position as a Nurse for almost two years and I have incompetent days...its just when you think you know and something hits the ground and that feeling inside that you made a mistake... the worst feeling for a "person"!!! Being a hum...

7. Perfection seekers

   diana13122 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello all, Trying to make sense of M.D's who want it all and then some.. There are difficult (to say the least) Doctors everwhere who want you to be their "perfect" Nurse and make them look great. I work in a large practice in the city who have an ex...

8. Please advise me...workplace bullying and gossiping

   diana13122 replied to SaffireWeldon's topic in LPN/LVN

   There is alot of ridiculous behavior from insecure poor mannered Nurses. Blame it on burn out or.. like I said, insecurity. It's not all you.. believe me. You may want to put your time in, get your skills up, and switch to days or eves when/if possib...

9. Bullied by Clinical Instructor

   diana13122 replied to dorkiexcici's topic in General Students

   I find there are levels of bullying. This is the worst I have heard of on such a consistent basis.The Instructor needs to be fired. "Hanging in there" is NOT good advice. Agreed it may be too little too late may be true. Hopefully the Director and th...

10. thoughts for the newbie

    diana13122 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    Hello! I work in a practice thats affiliated with a major teaching hospital. I work with all women doctors and nurses (with the exception of 3 male doctors). So the estrogen level can run high!! Anyways I am a new Nurse who was hired a few months ag...

11. decision on a new position...Thoughts???

    diana13122 replied to diana13122's topic in LPN/LVN

    Fundamentally, this is about what's best for you and you owe your present employer nothing besides an honest days work and notice of intent to leave. Do recognize that it will be a black mark and you likely be ineligible for rehire. Do what's best f...

12. decision on a new position...Thoughts???

    diana13122 replied to diana13122's topic in LPN/LVN

    I do recognize it being a black mark and I also thought of this..during the 90 day trial period (where I am currently in)if the Company let me go for some reason... thats not an issue..only if roles are reversed its a black mark...

13. decision on a new position...Thoughts???

    diana13122 replied to diana13122's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thanks Ladyfree..I have a difficult time thinking about what to say to my present employer..It can be a difficult conversation to have I am sure you can see my point.

14. decision on a new position...Thoughts???

    diana13122 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    I have been a Nurse for One year and have been fortunate to find a full time position. The issue is its a long day 10 hour work nad tack on 90 minutes to an from work via the train (God Bless the train its such a nice way to commute). However fast f...

15. LVN Career Path

    diana13122 replied to slalo2427's topic in LPN/LVN

    I enjoyed LTC but didnt have any luck earning a perm day position so I am doing VNA private care.