ntgale08

ntgale08 specializes in Long Term Care.

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1. AWOL for giving verbal resignation only. What to do?

   ntgale08 replied to ntgale08's topic in General Nursing

   i found out today that they hired somebody for the schedule i requested.... this means that i won't have opportunity to be re-hired by same facility .... however, i have no regrets because i learned from what i did (thanks to everyone who gave good ...

2. Saunders comprehensive review question

   ntgale08 replied to S2008's topic in NCLEX

   two of my classmates only used saunders cd for review in 2 months.... one of them made it and the other didn't. as for me, i used saunders for more than 3 months, day and night..... i chewed the rationales very well before swallowing and digesting ...

3. I have studied and studied and I still don't know if I am ready to take the NCLEX PN

   ntgale08 replied to yeizaldf's topic in NCLEX

   i felt the same way before i took the nclex.... in fact, i have changed my exam date more than 5 times.... my friend always tells me, you'll never know when you will be ready .... so when i got 90% in exam cram, i went for it ..... computer shut dow...

4. nclex-pn review

   ntgale08 replied to charityss1's topic in NCLEX

   i was so scared to fail the nclex that i studied from morning to night for at least 3 months... when my computer shut down at 85, i knew i passed.... but actually, when i was taking the test, i found the questions very hard--- many questions i have ...

5. Treated like crap

   ntgale08 replied to cockynurse80's topic in Geriatric

   omg, so these kind of people still exist.... your story is like a soap opera, it gave me a head ache. you deserve better, my dear....

6. AWOL for giving verbal resignation only. What to do?

   ntgale08 replied to ntgale08's topic in General Nursing

   thank you to each and everyone who gave their advice and feedback.... i am so touched of how concerned everyone is.......... so here's what happened: i had a pleasant meeting with everyone. i came in to the hr office with a sweet smile and...

7. AWOL for giving verbal resignation only. What to do?

   ntgale08 replied to ntgale08's topic in General Nursing

   katie5, i really don't remember signing anything else cause i was anxious to know how much my salary was.... i only learned how much my pay was when i received my pay check (i was indeed in their system). and yes, i'll be as nice as i can be tomorro...

8. AWOL for giving verbal resignation only. What to do?

   ntgale08 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was employed in an LTC/Rehab last month and I quit after 2 weeks of orientation because I felt that I will not be able to handle efficiently 70 patients/residents (am a fresh grad). I tendered resignation verbally with the DON and she accepted it....

9. A nurse friend of mine passed away: A WARNING TO ALL

   ntgale08 replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

   I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and the family of your friend. And thank you for your warning. I am thinking that this warning is meant more for somebody like me who can be "naive " sometimes (i wish not to say the "s-----" word....

10. Lazy coworker

    ntgale08 replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Relations

    i had one supervisor who just watches how you stress out and get crazy handling 70 patients without offering any help so we can provide better quality care for our residents (i heard he sneaks to sleep, too --- i was always so busy to notice:uhoh3:)....

11. I am sad, I am numb, am I burned out?

    ntgale08 replied to gardengal1's topic in General Nursing

    Am sorry to hear about your co-worker..... My brother took his own life last year. I have not fully recovered but I try to hide it especially when I am with my mom. Being the eldest in the family, everyone looks up to me, so I had to be strong fo...

12. Role of LVN's in Mental Health/Psychiatric Units

    ntgale08 replied to ntgale08's topic in Psychiatric

    Dear All, I am so grateful for your feedback. They are all very helpful information. Now, I know how to move forward with my plans. My best regards to everyone!

13. Follow-up of the post titled: "Academic dishonesty dilemma! Advice needed, plz..."

    ntgale08 replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    if a person is a habitual cheater, he/she, IMO, would never pass the nclex.... (how could they if they don't study well?) and most likely, he/she will attempt to cheat during the board exam and will be caught! -- that would mean "good bye nursing car...

14. Role of LVN's in Mental Health/Psychiatric Units

    ntgale08 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am an LVN planning to apply for a job in Mental Health/Psychiatric Units. (I just got my license late last year and I only had a month experience as an LVN.... ) I heard from some of my friends that LVN's basically just administer PO meds. One ...

15. my co-worker set me up

    ntgale08 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    i am sorry you are in this situation but try to calm down and evaluate things in a different perspective.... i would think your DON called because you did not ask for approval nor confirmed that you will take the day off (since you were the one who ...