matt59

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1. 2 stupid questions about job applications

   matt59 replied to matt59's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, that's more than I knew 5 minutes ago. I'll check "no" to the 1st block, I think I'll check "no" to the pro-bio block, enclose my resume anyway, & get the copy of my college transcripts they are asking for. Thank you/Matt

2. 2 stupid questions about job applications

   matt59 posted a topic in General Nursing

   This is a VA application. 1) "Do you currently have or have you ever had clinical privileges at any health care institution, agency or organization. (if "yes" explain on separate sheet.)" Does this mean have I ever worked as a nurse somewhere? If so,...

3. in need of advice after getting fired

   matt59 replied to matt59's topic in General Nursing

   Gosh, I guess I did, didn't I? I didn't mean to make that impression, but it's something to think about, because maybe that IS how I feel. I mean I was in the trenches with my co-workers. I did what I could to advocate for my patients, & after ev...

4. No More Fingersticks for Techs!!

   matt59 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

   Where I did my clinicals, CTs did the sticks but could not take pusle-ox. I was told that the rationale behind this was that O2 is considered a med.... In the 2 jobs I've had since as an RN, it was only nurses that took the sticks, but the aides did...

5. Am I too shallow to be a nurse?

   matt59 replied to jonsey77's topic in General Nursing

   Jonesy, I'm a tad shallow myself. I'm so hung up on my own problems at the moment I'm going to reply to you before reading everyone elses comments. (Which I will do, because basicaslly I'm just hanging out & moping inside today). 1) Personally, I...

6. in need of advice after getting fired

   matt59 replied to matt59's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you Twin Mommy, I intend to!! Actually, I had meant to do it before now, but I've just been so tired, lately, when not at work. One night, making the trudge to the pay-lot, an older gentleman suggested it to me. He had retired from the VA &am...

7. in need of advice after getting fired

   matt59 replied to matt59's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, Live To Learn; you are right, I need to stop using words that most people find profane as an integral part of my working vocabulary. It does give the impression of unprofessionality. I don't think it is automatically nontherapeutic, depending...

8. in need of advice after getting fired

   matt59 replied to matt59's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, Caliotter; I appreciate it. I'm thinking if they don't want me there, I don't want to be there. Hopefully I'll dredge something up. I'll approach the market with a straightforward attitude & see where it takes me. Thanks again & take ...

9. in need of advice after getting fired

   matt59 replied to matt59's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks Lacie, we will see where it takes me. I hear you, Caliotter, but I really think it's a done deal. I just typed to someone that there was a lot about it that I didn't like when mngmnt wanted me there, it's been a whole lot tougher since that ...

10. in need of advice after getting fired

    matt59 replied to matt59's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Lacie; thanks, Sunray. Lacie, I was too young for Viet Nam & too old for desert storm; you have my respect. Thanks for the advice. Sunray, I'd have to say I already blew the union angle, & that may have been because along with a passi...

11. in need of advice after getting fired

    matt59 replied to matt59's topic in General Nursing

    Alex, I just really don't feel like being somewhere where I'm not wanted, & after practically the whole lower management team bailed out over the winter, I haven't really felt appreciated by anyone but ancillary staff. The will to fight it just i...

12. in need of advice after getting fired

    matt59 replied to matt59's topic in General Nursing

    Well thank you, Altra. I don't know about being level headed all of the time, but I know that I feel true compassion (& where I was, it was for the people who couldn't wear their shoes & couldn't go home at night), & yes, I certainly hav...

13. in need of advice after getting fired

    matt59 replied to matt59's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, 2BSure, that is a possibility to be considered. I always did say that I am effed up enough without this place (this place alluding to my former employment), but then again, I always said one would have to be effed up to work there. Remember, bi...

14. in need of advice after getting fired

    matt59 replied to matt59's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, tencat. That kind of summarizes how I feel about it. There are a few people people who are out of touch, that I guess think their behavior plans actually work at that place. I think that the longer I stayed on that floor, the worse my mou...

15. in need of advice after getting fired

    matt59 replied to matt59's topic in General Nursing

    Well thanks, Erica & Mrs Nurse. Erica, I wish you were the employer I was going to interview with, next time! Regardless, good luck in school; I thought it was a pretty horrible, but if I could make it, anyone can. Got it down to the days, huh? I...