pat8585

pat8585

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  1. Any signs of nursing jobs out there???

    pat8585 replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not the greates is what I have picked up. Perhaps you can

  2. Co-workers in Home Health

    pat8585 replied to cardiologynurse's topic in Home Health

    Dont be fooled...home health has its share of politics! you can definitely get some interesting family members and nurses that are friends to the patient /their family . This can cause you and your...

  3. How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

    pat8585 replied to musicianRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    he/she is "looking down" on people because she is trying to promote professionalism??? and it is spelled ADVICE

  4. How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

    pat8585 replied to musicianRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am not a manager, I am an LPN. I saw the stuff you described (piercings, heels, unkempt appearance) often with anything from coworkers to check out girls at walmart. You definitely hit the nail on...

  5. Not Learning anything New.....

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I have a job in homecare. I am an LPN. I do not feel I am learning anything NEW. Overall, I like home care. I really do. But I am not using many of my nursing skills. I am "scared" to leave my...

  6. Not Learning anything New.....

    pat8585 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    thanks to all your replies. I do 1:1 visits. I work in a small agency, and I have not had any new patients in over a year. Although I like my job overall, I am not challenged anymore. Right now I...

  7. Are we overworking the CNA's or are we lacking teamwork?

    pat8585 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    CNA's are TOTALLY overworked AND underpaid! I was one and have never worked so hard in my life for 10.05 an hour! If CNA's were male dominated fields, the starting salary would be at least 15 bucks...

  8. If you had to do it over again would you?

    pat8585 replied to Tally4970's topic in General Nursing

    As I said in my other post, it has its good points and its bad points. But some days, it would just be nice to be APPRECIATED by

  9. If you had to do it over again would you?

    pat8585 replied to Tally4970's topic in General Nursing

    it has its good points and not so good points. I will say, working with women (majority)

  10. LPN's .....in Demand at VA hospitals and Clinics ?

    pat8585 posted a topic in Government, Military

    wondering if anyone who is currently working for the VA can shed some light on job openings (LPN) at the VA. Yes, I have looked on usajobs. I see a lot of ads, but wonder sometimes how many...

  11. LPN's .....in Demand at VA hospitals and Clinics ?

    pat8585 replied to pat8585's topic in Government, Military

    thanks for answering! I did not think anyone

  12. CNA "not a good fit"

    pat8585 replied to Healing Soul's topic in General Nursing

    And of course, constantly bringing in "fresh blood" does not hurt productivity and is absolutely cost effective

  13. Cracked and Bleeding hands...help?!

    pat8585 replied to ustechrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    i like

  14. Night shift work

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Should a person take a job working 11 PM - 7 Am to get their foot in the door at a hospital? I see ads for this postiion from time to time, but I don't think I am one for working night shift. Or is...

  15. Night Shift or Evening Shift

    pat8585 replied to MsNewbie's topic in Nursing Career

    I just asked a similar question! I think I would have problems biologically with doing overnite work. Hard for me to sleep in the daytime. But everyone is different. Right now I work a lot of...

  16. Night shift work

    pat8585 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for everyone's response. I think the trying to sleep during the day would be bothersome for me. But I would consider it if it meant a job

  17. Joys of working Private Duty

    pat8585 replied to Ms_Bee's topic in Private Duty

    Not to be a downer, but there are some things about home health that can be not so great. Examples: a nurse being deemed "favorite" by the client and then when it is your shift, you can not measure...

  18. How is job market NOW for Registered Nurses?

    pat8585 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    ok, summer is over. Has the job market for RN's improved? Is there hope for more job availability for May 2012? Are people getting interviews and job offers? Interested in any and ALL opinions!...

  19. How is job market NOW for Registered Nurses?

    pat8585 replied to pat8585's topic in First Year After Licensure

    mb 1949...is it really that bad? for NYC???? There is a lot of people in

  20. what states NEED nurses ?

    pat8585 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    thanks to everyone for your input. I really don't know what to think about if nurses can find jobs or not. I read many many threads that say they are having a heck of a time finding ANY job. Then I...

  21. Nursing jobs for RN's....still scarce ?

    pat8585 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    ok, how is the job market for RN's nowadays? I see so many threads on here that say they can NOT find an RN job! then I read some threads that say they have found an RN Job. I know where a person...

  22. Question about LPN Bridge Program

    pat8585 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I am currently an LPN. I would like to apply to LPN ro RN bridge program. My question is this...if I obtained my LPN from College A and I apply to a Bridge Program at College B, does College B...

  23. Still can't find a LVN job, should I even bother getting my RN license?

    pat8585 replied to sillywilly's topic in LPN to RN

    way to

  24. Still can't find a LVN job, should I even bother getting my RN license?

    pat8585 replied to sillywilly's topic in LPN to RN

    I am an LPN and think often about returning to school for my RN. What gets me though are two things: 1) I hear and read that everyone wants an RN to be a BSN 2) I read on here that new RN's are...

  25. Agencies that have a good reputation

    pat8585 posted a topic in Home Health

    I know there are good agenices and bad agencies, but what is an outstanding home care agency that is nationally