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1. Advice on Career Decision

   happypea replied to Tessa88PN's topic in General Nursing

   Just keep in mind that you can always move around and do so many different things, and work in many different specialties even as an LPN. Always keep an open mind. If you are not sure about where you want to work you can always volunteer at a facil...

2. New RN transition from LPN to RN job at a rehab facility

   happypea replied to happypea's topic in Career Support

   thanks i needed that

3. New RN transition from LPN to RN job at a rehab facility

   happypea posted a topic in Career Support

   Hello Everyone!! I have just accepted a job in a retirement home working in a rehab unit. I was working as an LPN for aprox 5 years and now am making my transition into working as an RN. Wish me good luck and I will keep everyone posted. I am a li...

4. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   happypea replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   Sorry wrong thread response

5. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   happypea replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   Re: Do Nurses Eat Their Young? permalink I have been in the nursing profession for a while now, and have worked in two countries as a nurse. I have seen this kind of behavior in every facility I have worked in (U.S and in Canada). Not all nurses are...

6. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   happypea replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   That kind of behavior is uncalled for. Some one who throws lines at you should be enrolled in anger management. This is a case of abuse. You cannot treat others badly under any circumstances no matter how expereinced of a nurse you are. I am truly so...

7. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   happypea replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   I have been in the nursing profession for a while now, and have worked in two countries as a nurse. I have seen this kind of behavior in every facility I have worked in (U.S and in Canada). Not all nurses are behave in this mannor but some do. It h...

8. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   happypea replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   that kind of behavior is uncalled for. some one who throws lines at you should be enrolled in anger management. this is a case of abuse. you cannot treat others badly under any circumstances no matter how expereinced of a nurse you are. i am trul...

9. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   happypea replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   You do have a valid point. I have been working in homecare for about 3 years and have forgotten how catty women can be. I don't see all that competative stuff because I work most of the time alone, and mostly interact with other staff on the phone....

10. Nurse calls in because of herpes outbreak

    happypea replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    That is so unprofessional to give out personal information like that. Keep your diseases to yourself. The nurse who called in should know better than that.

11. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

    happypea replied to Brian's topic in Relations

    I think perhaps maybe why experienced nurses eat their young is because they are overburdened with a huge workload and may not have the time or patience to be a good mentor and role model. Keep in mind that most facilities overwork their staff, when...

12. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

    happypea replied to Brian's topic in Relations

    How do new nurses defend themselves against nurses that are too harsh? This is a tricky question. If I were in that situation I would prob talk to the nurses and remind them of what it was like to be a new nurse. If the situation was really bad and...

13. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

    happypea replied to Brian's topic in Relations

    Yes Nurses eat their young. At some facilities I have been to the nurses are so MEAN and they talk too much crap. When there is a new employee the unit should work together to make them feel accepted and wanted as a valuable team member. Not all f...

14. LPN for 6 yrs just grad from RN program

    happypea posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I need some advise, I have been an LPN in Canada for aprox 5 yrs. I just recently got my RN licence in michigan. I worked at a longterm facility and worked my butt off as a floor nurse. I DO NOT WANT TO BE A FLOOR NURSE ANYMORE!!!!!...