Calder

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1. When will people learn NOT to say the "Q" word...

   Calder replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Relations

   It's crazy that the superstitious here work in a scientific field yet still believe that reality can be affected by speaking magical words such as "quiet". If mojo can actually heal or harm people, why bother with medicine at all? Give everyone a pra...

2. Illegal Interview Questions

   Calder replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Hunt

   Unfortunately, sexual orientation isn't a federally protected class, so asking about it wouldn't be illegal. Some states, hospitals, cities, schools, etc., do include sexual orientation as a protected class, but not all. If this bugs you (and it shou...

3. CNA shifts while studying for LPN?

   Calder posted a topic in General Students

   Has anyone worked as a CNA while attending LPN classes? If so, what kinds of schedules did you work? I see hospitals and LTC job postings that state that CNAs may be required to work other shifts and days. So what does a CNA do when required to wor...

4. Nursing listed as 4th on a list of fun jobs.

   Calder replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

   Ugh. I googled the career coach quoted in this stupid article. The guy's website says he's not a career coach, but a 'passion catalyst'. My soul is cringing.

5. Does your personal doctor work where you work?

   Calder posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm about to choose a family doctor in a new town where I'll be attending nursing school. Is there any reason why I should choose a doctor who doesn't work in one of the hospitals where I also hope to be working in a few years? There's not actually ...

6. Denied employment at agency due to ordered prescriptions

   Calder replied to RNwithHonors's topic in Relations

   I think you'll only get the answers you're looking for by consulting a lawyer who specializes in employment law, particularly the Americans with Disabilities Act.

7. Fear of Losing License/Job

   Calder posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have noticed a tendency for nurses here to express anxiety about suddenly losing their jobs, even their licenses, because of a mistake or even because of internal political decisions. Is this kind of fear of suddenly losing everything pervasive amo...

8. New RN Employment Question for Male RNs ONLY!!!!...

   Calder replied to GingerRoot's topic in General Nursing

   Have you considered seeing a counselor to resolve your issues with your mother? Maybe if you're able to resolve that conflict, your misogyny will be reduced, at least enough to work successfully with female nurses. Good luck.

9. Why such high new RN turnover?

   Calder replied to Calder's topic in New Nurse

   I'm hoping to become a newbie, myself. Would working at a nursing home as a CNA for a year help get the training I need to survive being a newbie?

10. Why such high new RN turnover?

    Calder posted a topic in New Nurse

    My understanding is that new nurses (recent graduates) are the most likely to leave the field. If true, why is this? Is it because they underestimated the job's demands?