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I live on the west coast. We don't have the ability to predict, track, or monitor impending disaster events as our earthquakes just "happen". We go to work every day knowing that we might have a "big...

This may be too late but for anyone involved in a complaint or possible action against your license, I have 3 words of advice: Call a lawyer! They may not be able to sit with you during the initial...

lvn2bsoon: If your soft spoken and quiet personality has you frozen in interviews or mumbling answers or not able to reply except for a few words, your chances of being hired are slim in today's...

This thread has generated so many responses that this advice might be in the pages somewhere already so forgive me if I am repeating what others may have already said. If you worked in multiple...

Yes, layoffs typically go by seniority although there may be exceptions including long term employees in disciplinary actions, LOA folks etc that MaY be laid off first. I just find it a bit odd that...

Jody, I am not sure if you are working in a union environment but it feels odd that the newest hire is always the first canceled unless it is something in the union contract. I would certainly check...

One other thought after I posted. Make sure your co-workers know you are interested in picking up shifts. Depending on their situations and your hospital policies, they might be more than delighted...

Make sure you know the hospital policy for cancellations and verify that it is being followed. Some places cancel per diem and part time first, others use a rotating system that includes all RNs on...

Ladymaam, by identifying the state as California, you have cleared up much of the mystery. With our staffing ratios, many hospitals initially hired a large number of LVNs because the ratio laws speak...

First was this an RN or an aid or medical assistant? Second report this person through a phone call to her supervisor. Do it by phone or in writing. This is inexcusable for anyone and I am pretty...

"Sometimes you have no choice but to connect multiple drips together, but its always important to remember everything that you have connected in that line". Seriously, don't even attempt to rely...

Unit manager is clueless and it is a fabulous way to increase staff turnover and new orientation costs. She should create a staff scheduling committee and make sure to include staff that whine about...

You are truly a caring instructor. You have found your calling in nursing and educators and leaders can learn a lot from reading this article.

Well, I admire your guts for even thinking about this as an "option" but as several have noted, it would probably be a cold day in heck for your manager or institution to agree to this. You have...

What is the hire rate for your school post graduation? Are students having issues getting acute care positions? As a manager, your clinical experiences sound substandard for my area in...

I am not sure the size of the hospital that you were taken to and that might have impacted the care /assessment received. Frankly, there are so many responses to this thread that I just didn't have...

It isn't just being dumb enough to "friend" your boss. Your other friends will share with the boss or others what you put on your FB page if it makes the organization look bad or if you make your...

By all means take the NCLEX for Michigan. You will be able to get reciprocity in California or whatever state you eventually move to. Look for internships and certainly be available for interview...

If you have an option, and you receive the letter of acceptance, I would run in the other direction as fast as possible. The whole interview process was highly disrespectful to all concerned. I can't...

Any employer can set a minimum job requirement clause. As has been well noted, most employers will give current employees a reasonable time line to conform to the new minimum standards. Those who...

Very thought-provoking. Perhaps as nurses we have had the courage to have these conversations with our families for our own wishes as well as those of aging parents or our children. That might be a...

You are not being bashed in this forum but you have been provided with some guidance from multiple members. I would encourage you to consider the words of wisdom provided on this forum regarding...

Yes, as some have already noted, internet and privacy do not belong in the same sentence. Many hospitals and possibly some schools have developed social media policies. Typically they involve...

You can ask for a personal leave if you don't qualify for the FMLA. There is no obligation to grant it. Depends on the employee, the reason, and the amount of time requested off. Most places allow a...

Most non union California hospitals are "at will" and yes, you can have a job loss. If they were in the wrong they learned through the unemployment hearing. If you work minimal hours or took a...