MJ48

MJ48

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  1. How long did it take you to find your first job as a new grad

    MJ48 replied to EDNURSE20's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It took me about 6 months after I passed the NCLEX a second time. It was hard because no one was calling for interviews. It was even hard when a posting stated that they required a certain amount of...

  2. Burnt Out/Stuck in Rut

    MJ48 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Feeling a little lost right not. I have been currently working as an RN in LTC for the past 9 months. Even though it is not the job I wanted or like and after a rough start with periods of ups and...

  3. Burnt Out/Stuck in a Rut

    MJ48 replied to MJ48's topic in General Nursing

    When we got the news all the day are RNs were down right pissed. Cause the most senior day RN gets to stay on days, however, she will be the only RN for the entire building. Not only will she have to...

  4. Burnt Out/Stuck in a Rut

    MJ48 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Feeling a little lost right not. I have been currently working as an RN in LTC for the past 9 months. Even though it is not the job I wanted or like and after a rough start with periods of ups and...

  5. What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

    MJ48 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    After working for a few years as a nurse I have come to realize a few things. - Not all nurses are kind, friendly or have your back - Nurses can be mean and will at times throw you under the bus -...

  6. How late after your shift do you stay at work?

    MJ48 replied to FLnurse1127's topic in General Nursing

    For me it depends. I work in LTC. Most of the time its either to finish documentation because stuff happens to me during the day. For example emergencies/codes, short a nurse so I have to do the med...

  7. Layoffs

    MJ48 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been currently working as an RN in a LTC facility for the past 8 months since graduating in June in 2016. Although it was not my first choice I've been trying to make the most of it. I do have...

  8. Layoffs

    MJ48 replied to MJ48's topic in General Nursing

    So its official. I got my layoff notice today. It just confirms what I already thought would happen. Along with the two full-time positions being cut and reassigned, two part-time positions, one of...

  9. Working Weeknds

    MJ48 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working part time in LTC. Recently I have obtain another part-time job with a home care agency. I like doing home care. However, when I was hired, it was discussed that I would be...

  10. Well ain't this a ******

    MJ48 replied to noctanol's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That really sucks. After I graduated last yr 2016 it took me a while to find a job. I found a job that I really wanted, I applied for it, got it, but then it kind of got rescinded. At first the hiring...

  11. Layoffs

    MJ48 replied to MJ48's topic in General Nursing

    I believe they are doing away with my position as well, which really sucks. I now will have apply for a position when the time comes. Im not sure which position to apply for as well. Evenings where...

  12. Layoffs

    MJ48 replied to MJ48's topic in General Nursing

    Two of the part time positions will also be changed I believe, since the part time position follows the full time. Also layoff notices have been mailed to all the RNs. Now all the RNs at my facility...

  13. Working Weeknds

    MJ48 replied to MJ48's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. This was the support and advice I was looking for. I did have my meeting today. Unfortunately we did part ways but on good terms. I did offer them my availability but it was not what they...

  14. Working Weeknds

    MJ48 replied to MJ48's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. This was the support and advice I was looking for. I did have my meeting today. Unfortunately we did part ways but on good terms. I did offer them my availability but it was not what they...

  15. Working Weeknds

    MJ48 replied to MJ48's topic in General Nursing

    Basic math aside. I know that I am suppose to work every other weekend for my LTC job. What I wasnt expecting is that I would be working every other weekend for my home care job as well. She had...

  16. Working Weeknds

    MJ48 replied to MJ48's topic in General Nursing

    Yes that is what I thought. I had thought that I just had to be available and not be schedule to work. And in reply to the comment above I guess it had not sunk in that I would be working every...

  17. Hate My Job - LTC

    MJ48 replied to MJ48's topic in General Specialties

    Part two of my rant. Today, Nov 20. I was stressed out. There was so much to deal with. A resident had passed away during the night. The paper work was done and everything all that needed to be done...

  18. Hate My Job - LTC

    MJ48 replied to MJ48's topic in General Specialties

    Just wanted to post an update. Since my last post there has been some changes some for the better (in my opinion) and some not so much. I will start off with the positive. Since the my last post. The...

  19. I literally hate my job

    MJ48 replied to basenjilove808's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know the feeling. I graduated in June 2016. It took me a while to find a job since every potential employer wants experience. I ended up getting a job in LTC. At first it was okay but then things...

  20. First RN Resume

    MJ48 replied to tyDCCC's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No problem. I have a template you could follow but I can't figure out how to post it. If need more feedback feel free to ask. Hope everything works

  21. Retaking NCLEX-RN in Ontario

    MJ48 replied to KS95's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    No problem. Yes. I did register to take the test again and then called to get my ATT as it was taking longer than it should have I believe. It all worked out in the

  22. First RN Resume

    MJ48 replied to tyDCCC's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would out your name in the center in bold. It the first thing people see on a resume. Then underneath put your phone and email. For your email address if you have multiple put one that is...

  23. LTC vs Home Care

    MJ48 replied to teamhow's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse that has done both I can say there are some advantages and disadvantages to both. Here in Canada I did home care for about 4-5 years after I graduated from an RPN program. For me I learned...

  24. Retaking NCLEX-RN in Ontario

    MJ48 replied to KS95's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Hi. I have also failed on my first attempt. For me I called pearson as they are the ones that send them out and not CNO. When I called they gave me one right away. Hope that

  25. Hate My Job - LTC

    MJ48 replied to MJ48's topic in General Specialties

    I have been there for approximately 5 months. The things she is asking me to improve are the risk management documentation and how I handle myself in emergency situations. More specifically regarding...