gijen

gijen specializes in LTC/Rehab.

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1. tough choice - school vs work

   gijen replied to gijen's topic in General Nursing

   The lady who assured me that my schedule wouldn't be a problem is currently in England bc her mother had a stroke. And today I was given the ultimatum of stay all day for more orientation and have a job or leave at noon to get to clinicals and resign...

2. tough choice - school vs work

   gijen replied to gijen's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the input, everyone. One of the biggest factors here is money. I live in Orlando (we have an unbelievably high unemployment rate) and this position is for the county (excellent benefits, decent pay). I have three kids, a mortgage and an un...

3. tough choice - school vs work

   gijen posted a topic in General Nursing

   I just accepted a new job as a corrections nurse at the county jail. During my interview, I fully disclosed that I'm enrolled in an LPN to RN bridge program and may have some scheduling conflicts on occasion (I only have clinicals one day a week, and...

4. Do you think marijuana should be legalized?

   gijen replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

   dude. if we just replace all the corn in the midwest with pot, we'd be the richest, most powerful nation with NO DEBT instantly! the government is putting an end to ethanol use in our gas, which effectively bankrupts the entire midwest. they need a n...

5. night shift headache

   gijen replied to birdie22's topic in General Nursing

   it could be as simple as your night mask being too tight or pushing on pressure points. i too work nights and wear a mask to keep it dark and if it's not on correctly, I'll wake up with a killer headache. hope you get it figured out!