ymaudy

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1. How do I handle insubordinate CNAs?

   ymaudy replied to ginnieann's topic in New Nurse

   Everyone seems to have problems with the PCT's at some point. There's one on my unit that's been there for 32 yrs! She acts like she runs the place. She disregards new grads. Pushes them aside at times and the last time I worked, tried to get me to d...

2. Step away from the old nurse!

   ymaudy replied to Lindsey McGraw's topic in General Nursing

   I can't say I know what you guys are talking about, but as a new grad always needing help and eager to learn, I appreciate your experience and helpful attitudes =)

3. Why is unionization a subject of taboo??

   ymaudy replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Union

   Seriously? you don't understand why "union" is a dirty word? It threatens the way business is done. Look at the U.S. automotive industry. Unions were originally meant as a way to get fair treatment/pay/working conditions. When unions go too far, they...

4. Why does this stigma exist in relation to new nurses?

   ymaudy replied to VeraciousRN's topic in New Nurse

   Reading the replies, it sounds like everyone is frustrated and unappreciated. Old and new. I think it stems from a lack of understanding on both sides. Some older nurses, who haven't stayed current with research, continue to do things that new nurses...

5. Clinical Post Conference

   ymaudy replied to lansgrl123's topic in General Students

   OMG 2 hours!!!???!?! That's just crazy. My last med/surg clinical professor did 45 min max. I can't imagine what would be important enough to warrant 2 hours! Clinicals are clinicals, not extra time for teaching in a classroom setting. I think your c...

6. How is there a shortage?

   ymaudy replied to Luularoo's topic in General Nursing

   I totally agree! great point. After your first med/surg clinical, talk to the unit manager or charge nurse to get a PRN position. This is a great schedule for being in school and it gives you an in for RN positions. For my graduating class, we either...

7. How is there a shortage?

   ymaudy replied to Luularoo's topic in General Nursing

   I just graduated this past May. I too was very worried about finding a new grad position. Especially after reading all the comments on here. That concern lead me to get a CNA/PCT job while still in school. I worked my butt off and treated that job li...

8. Ortho/Neuro

   ymaudy replied to ymaudy's topic in General Nursing

   thanks for all the tips guys. I better brush up on my neuro assessment skills =)

9. Ortho/Neuro

   ymaudy posted a topic in General Nursing

   So, I suppose I'm one of the lucky ones. I passed nursing school this past May, after having gotten a PCT job at a local hospital during my last semester. As just about every new grad, I was hoping for a Med/Surg RN position. Unfortunately, despite m...

10. Chance of ADN to get a Hospital Job?

    ymaudy replied to nalaa83's topic in General Students

    where are you? I'm in the DC metro area and we are at all the surrounding hospitals. I have also heard managers say that they prefer grads from our two year program because it's more grounded in clinical experience versus the classroom. I can't belie...

11. Chance of ADN to get a Hospital Job?

    ymaudy replied to nalaa83's topic in General Students

    I don't know what area you are in, but where I am jobs for all new grads are in demand. That said, I am a recent grad of a two year program and I have a hospital job waiting for me to pass the NCLEX. I got my CNA during my third semester and starting...

12. Studying-TEAS, taking test soon!

    ymaudy replied to katiem's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm taking the TEAS on the 20th and I'm preparing with the study guide. The testing center said that I am not allowed to bring anything, including pencil and blank paper, into the facility. No materials will be provided. Is this standard? I can't ima...