Bala Shark

Bala Shark

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  1. Do you have a probational period at your job when you got newly hired?

    Bala Shark posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I got my first job as a nurse today..Was wondering, did your job have a probational period? Mine is for 90 days...Was wondering is that

  2. Do you encounter a lot of dishonest nurses?

    Bala Shark posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a recent graduate..In the three months I have been working at two different facilities, I encountered two situations where I got into trouble with the DON and it was not my fault..It was someone...

  3. Do you encounter a lot of dishonest nurses?

    Bala Shark replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    "Cover your butt" means to do anything to get out of your mess that includes being dishonest..Am I

  4. Stand up if you're not in it for the money!

    Bala Shark replied to eldragon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Once you are in the real world, dealing with 20 patients or more..You will not have too much time talking to patients because there is so much work to

  5. CNAs who control LVNs and tell them what to do :(

    Bala Shark replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am the orginal poster.. It is getting better now..I am getting to know some of my CNAs...They know I like to control them and they seem to accept it..They know that I dont let them do what they like...

  6. New grad LPN got fired from first job in 2 months..What should I do now? :(

    Bala Shark posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated in May 2006..Then recieved my license in October 2006..In November 2006, I got my first job..Well, this job, there were a lot of things that went wrong..I do not want to go into detail but...

  7. What do you do when CNAs dont work and just take breaks and watch TV?

    Bala Shark posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a recent grad..I am responsible for about 20 patients at a long term care facility..A CNA did not answer the call bells twice and I called him in the intercom about twice..I went out looking for...

  8. Patient Reactions

    Bala Shark replied to wasacop's topic in General Nursing

    Remember, allnurses.com, the person created this site, is 100% male..And the male bashing

  9. Any new grad ever been let go after 6 month trial period?

    Bala Shark replied to cjj0603's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am a recent grad and got let go after two months...The CNAs, other nurses all reported me for some unjust reasons..Yea, in the nursing field, there are many co workers who would say bad stuff...

  10. Wage for LVN and RN

    Bala Shark replied to Stray dog's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a recent grad LVN..I make $26 with health benifits..And I could make $28.44 without benifits..I live in North

  11. why does the nursing profession have a lot of drama?

    Bala Shark posted a topic in General Nursing

    Why is it in this profession, that there is a lot of drama going on? It seems like every week, something new pops...It is not like a regular 8 hour job where you can just go home and kick

  12. why does the nursing profession have a lot of drama?

    Bala Shark replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I think you are right..I am a man...I guess I cannot be a "drama

  13. making enemies

    Bala Shark replied to loridoo's topic in General Nursing

    To me, being the snitch is a bad thing..You have to look a the overall person who got the complaint..Is she a good worker? Does she do her job? You have to look at everything...No one is 100% perfect...

  14. Are most LTC understaffed? Are most nurses in LTC overworked, understaffed?

    Bala Shark posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a recent grad and my first job was in a LTC facility..I have to say that the facility was understaffed..The nurse who worked there even told me that it is an understaffed facility..I know the...

  15. Methods for Faster Med Passes

    Bala Shark replied to d.page's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You cannot rush thru a med pass..Errors can be made..Proper staffing is the best

  16. Question about resumes....

    Bala Shark replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Listing your clinical experience is very important..If you dont list them, employers think you have not even been in the hospital setting..As far as I know, in your resume, you can list volunteer...

  17. Looking too young to be an RN

    Bala Shark replied to Amxixi29's topic in General Students

    Remember looking young is better than looking old...So you want to look

  18. Are most LTC understaffed? Are most nurses in LTC overworked, understaffed?

    Bala Shark replied to Bala Shark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Signs of a severly understaffed LTC, for example: 1. Nurses dont have any breaks, lunch or regular 10 minute breaks. 2. Things that suppose to be done, are not done..(Dont want to go into detail about...

  19. PN students/How far do you drive to attend class?

    Bala Shark replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow, I could not drive too far.....Some people say that my new job 25 miles away is far! And I tell them it is

  20. Florence against men

    Bala Shark replied to MountainMan's topic in General Nursing

    The nightengale pledge is a ceremony for women..The candle, the wording, it has a femanine tone..No men are

  21. Are most LTC understaffed? Are most nurses in LTC overworked, understaffed?

    Bala Shark replied to Bala Shark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have a new job! Nurse to patio ratio in my new job: 2 nurses to 30 patients My old understaffed job: 2 nurses to 49 patients This could be the difference between night and day

  22. Are most LTC understaffed? Are most nurses in LTC overworked, understaffed?

    Bala Shark replied to Bala Shark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, I believe you are right..The place I worked at, there was so many things to do..And as I said before, I knew the place was understaffed if things that suppose to be done were not done..That...

  23. Are most LTC understaffed? Are most nurses in LTC overworked, understaffed?

    Bala Shark replied to Bala Shark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Then why did the nurse who worked with me said, that the facility is understaffed? The place that is interviewing me now has 2 nurses to 28 patients..I went in there and saw stuff more organized,...

  24. Are most LTC understaffed? Are most nurses in LTC overworked, understaffed?

    Bala Shark replied to Bala Shark's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The problem I had was that there were only 2 nurses for 49 pateints in the day shift..And the nurses had to do all the meds, treatments, charting, new dr. orders, and other stuff..I felt rushed all...

  25. New grad LPN got fired from first job in 2 months..What should I do now? :(

    Bala Shark replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, you know today, I went for an interview..They have 2 nurses to 28 patients..Everything seemed calm and orderly..The nurses were relaxed but working..Everything seemed neat.. The place that fired...