njdawn

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1. aides that put your job on the line

   njdawn replied to erezebet's topic in General Nursing

   Let me say, the 2 Million nurses in this country should come together may 5,2001 in their state capitol and march! I also worked as an aide on the midnight shift. We had from 2-4 aides taking care of 67 clients. And 2 LPN's passing meds all night. L...

2. Please warn me if I'm crazy!!!!

   njdawn replied to dawnreeves's topic in General Nursing

   You are not too old for nursing. the average age now is 41. I think it's great to learn about your health and to take care of your family as well as others. But also, being on your feet 12hrs a day or more can be tiring. Shiftwork too can be a proble...

3. customer service

   njdawn replied to nrsjo's topic in General Nursing

   My parents get the hospital surveys all the time. First 3 questions are about the nurses and did they give you adequate care. Last question asks if the doctor was adequate in his care. And yes, if the pt doesn't get their call light answered within ...

4. Floored by unemployment during shortage

   njdawn replied to cannie's topic in General Nursing

   Do you have to put this institution on your resume? i wouldn't. i was fired from a job because the doc didn't think I cleaned the flex sig, as the glass jar was full of liquid. i did clean it but forgot to rinse the jar. noone called me to ask. I jus...

5. nursing salaries

   njdawn replied to natbrat's topic in General Nursing

   In central NJ, pay starts for new grad, any dept at $19.10/hr. But if you go 2 blocks over, pay is $5-$7 higher. But.... They do not hire many new grads, and if they hire you, will tell you you will get night shift in any dept. One new grad requested...