Krissy NY

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1. Slandered at work by another nurse...need advice asap

   Krissy NY replied to rosieseattle's topic in General Nursing

   It upsets me very much that someone would do things to cost someone their livilihood or try and tarnish a career. The idea that she suggested you be fired is unbelievable. As a new nurse she should be...

2. arrogant nurses

   Krissy NY replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Don't let this experience shy you away from becoming a nurse. I am in the exact same situation as you...except when I get treated like that I go elsewhere asap. Maybe try home care...a one on one...

3. Checking every hour for feedback

   Krissy NY replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

   I think I made a huge mistake getting into healthcare. I have had a horrible experience and I come here for help and support and I get ignored. It's great for the ego. where is that chocolate cake I...

4. Checking every hour for feedback

   Krissy NY posted a topic in General Nursing

   I posted this yesterday. I am hoping someone will make a comment...good or bad. I called these people today to inquire about my check and was told abruptly that it would be mailed and hung up on. I am...

5. arrogant nurses

   Krissy NY replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Dear purple I too am a CNA and honey this problem is rampant. I am in New York so even the CNA's have very bad attitudes. I have left jobs because of this and have come here for help. It is good you...

6. What could be wrong?? (hives)

   Krissy NY replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

   It could be stress. When I was in junior high I was so "freaked out" trying to be popular my entire body was engorged in hived every night at bedtime when I picked out my outfit for the next day. My...

7. horrible orientation at hospital

   Krissy NY replied to Krissy NY's topic in Nursing Career

   After she said "go ahead and sign out and I'll tell the nurse" I remember I said "this is not good..I need to support myself" and she said "I know, I feel so sorry for you" and just walked

8. horrible orientation at hospital

   Krissy NY posted a topic in Nursing Career

   Hi everyone. I am a CNA and I have posted here before on my job dilemmas. I am a shy soft spoken person and often times it makes things difficult for me in the job setting. Recently I was thrilled to...

9. Asked for help and got the opposite!

   Krissy NY replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

   I am in between jobs and I have been interviewing, but I am getting down to the wire financially. I had to get up the nerve to call my father for help and he really let me have it. I posted here b4...

10. Asked for help and got the opposite!

    Krissy NY posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in between jobs and I have been interviewing, but I am getting down to the wire financially. I had to get up the nerve to call my father for help and he really let me have it. I posted here b4...

11. What do they teach you about death & dying in nursing school?

    Krissy NY replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in General Nursing

    My mother has been gone five years now. I have not had any "experiences"...but what I do know is if I (I am a Catholic) say my prayer to St. Jude and throw in "hey mom can you put a good word in" I...

12. Leaving nursing

    Krissy NY replied to wandering_rn's topic in General Nursing

    You made it through nursing school! You worked in ICU! My gosh I dream of getting through school and working in such a demanding unit! Well..if all else fails you can move to New York. We need smart...

13. Depressed about job experiences as CNA

    Krissy NY replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

    Everything you all have shared is very helpful. Third shift I think you really struck a cord though. Maybe I am so full of insecurities from past experiences that I assume things at certain times. We...

14. Depressed about job experiences as CNA

    Krissy NY replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

    During my interview in the oncology unit of a hospital I was asked why I had left my position in LTC. I told them I very much wanted to work in a hospital as I could gain new skills and work with all...

15. Depressed about job experiences as CNA

    Krissy NY posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I always get great feedback here so I have decided to once again share my experience. I am a new CNA (5 months now) and I became a CNA to dip my toe in the water of nursing. I also...