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  1. Work asking all the time if I can work extra At work and home

    skittlebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know I should expect this as I am in nursing but it's driving me insane. I am constantly being asked to work extra. They message and/or call while I'm at work and while I'm at home. Granted, my job...

  2. Ga Board of Nurses by Endorsement questions & Frustrations

    skittlebear posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi, just wanted to vent first. I am trying to transfer my license to Ga. Every time I call them with a question, I am put on hold from 30min to an hour. I'm trying to get my questions organized so I...

  3. Work asking all the time if I can work extra At work and home

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much everyone. I just replied to my DON that I have too much going on in November and I can't pick up any extra days. I already picked up a 8 hours last month and few the month before. I'm...

  4. Discussing salary with co workers

    skittlebear replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Nursing

    Here's one link. https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/dangers-discussing-pay-coworkers But, if you, yourself, want to discuss your salary to other co-workers than by all means go ahead. Just...

  5. Work asking all the time if I can work extra At work and home

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Is it awful that I don't want to work any extra days in

  6. Discussing salary with co workers

    skittlebear replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Nursing

    Discussing salaries between co-workers is always a no, no even if your the best of work buddies. It's unprofessional and can stir the pot, so to speak. Keep your salary to yourself. I did work at a...

  7. Is Accepting A Counter-Offer Really the Career 'Kiss of Death'?

    skittlebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    I accepted a new job offer. After handing in my resignation my current employer is planning a meeting with me later to discuss my pay. Have any of you ever accepted a counter-offer and stayed with...

  8. Would You Call Out of Work for Mild or "Walking" Pneumonia

    skittlebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just diagnosed with pnumonia and my MD stated that he didn't think I should return to work for 4 days. I guess I am feeling guilty but am still hurting when I inhale and especially cough. It...

  9. GA License by Endorsement Questions

    skittlebear posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    I am trying to transfer my license to GA. Do you have to get fingerprinted as part of the application process. It's 14 pages of pure headache but I haven't seen where you need to get your fingerprints...

  10. Pre-pulling Medicatons

    skittlebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know I'm going to get bashed for this, but really...what is so horrible about pre-pulling medicatons? I'm not talking about a hospital setting where you have different patients on a daily basis. I'm...

  11. Bullying or Not? Rant!

    skittlebear posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just started a new job a month ago, and one senior co-worker is outright mean. I do not want to divulge details about where I work but it is in a doctors office setting. I don't know if I am just...

  12. Bullying or Not? Rant!

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Nutella (love your sn by the way), you hit the nail right on the head. She does get the job done. I LOVE your rational approach to my situation. You have me looking at it in a totally different light....

  13. Bullying or Not? Rant!

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I just woke up. I get what your saying. Meet her in a private place at work. That will be hard to do because of how fast paced our job is. After its time for us to leave, they literally run...

  14. Bullying or Not? Rant!

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Emergent you Crack me up. Thanks for making me smile. I needed that! Thanks to those who responded. Meet her outside of work? Oh goodness. I'm going to have to pray on that one. I know that would...

  15. Bullying or Not? Rant!

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I would also like to add that I am a very sweet person (and that is also my downfall). One of my nursing instructors back in nursing school gave me very constructive criticism that If I'm not...

  16. New to Methadone Maintenance Nursing: What to Expect

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in Addictions

    Thank you so much TrickyTrev for your valuable

  17. New to Methadone Maintenance Nursing: What to Expect

    skittlebear posted a topic in Addictions

    I start my first day in a few days am I am so nervous! Does anyone have any advice or care to share how you like your job?

  18. Should I take the HUGE paycut to switch from ICU to a clinic?

    skittlebear replied to nirali.karsaliya's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure you've made up your mind by now but here is my 2 cents for what it is worth. It's fairly simple yet logical. Nothing beats happiness. I know the extra money is important but have you really...

  19. Help! Drug Screen for My Prescribed meds!

    skittlebear posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi everyone. I need help. A Valium was discovered 1 pill short during our narcotic count. I am prescribed Xanax and Klonopin. During the outside lab urine drug test, I tried give the lab my...

  20. Help! Drug Screen for My Prescribed meds!

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Jules A... I know this! It was my primary care doctor and I am tapering off on my own with my doctors knowledge. I have stopped seeing that primary care doctor and am now seeing a psychiatrist. My...

  21. Help! Drug Screen for My Prescribed meds!

    skittlebear replied to skittlebear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you so much! I haven't had much experience wiith drug tests. This is a breath of fresh air

  22. What is it Like for an LPN working for an Insurance Co?

    skittlebear posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I recently got a request from an acquantence that said I should come apply where she works...Blue Cross (they are hiring for 3 LPNs). What is it like? Please be descriptive...the good, the bad, and...

  23. Certain States do not Accept Excelsior?

    skittlebear posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hi everyone, I was thinking about bridging from LPN to RN through Excelsior but when I was in the process of getting my LPN License in another State, I thoroughly read the terms/conditions. My state...

  24. Cost of happiness? Changing jobs?

    skittlebear replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in General Nursing

    I had worked at a job I hated for 5 years but the pay and benefits is what kept me there. I was making $5 more an hour than I am now. The high paying job was very stressful so I decreased my hours...

  25. HELP: Must choose Methadone Clinic Job Offer Tomorrow

    skittlebear posted a topic in Addictions

    Hi everyone, I got a job offer today to work in a Methadone Clinic. Due to the high volume of applicants and their need to fill the position quick they told me that I must make my decision tomorrow....