chuck1234

chuck1234

Nurses who are mentally sicked

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  1. Nurses not doing assessments

    chuck1234 replied to gucci rush's topic in General Nursing

    Some nurses also graduated from nursing programs in the U.S., well...they were taught the assessment skills were important....perhaps, it is life saving skills as they were taught. However, they are...

  2. Any LPN's out there?

    chuck1234 replied to boarderchick's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Boarderchick My situation was "identical" to yours. The RN Programs were so hard to get into in the City of New York. As a result of that, I decided to go for the LPN Program. I got in and...

  3. am i making a mistake going agency???

    chuck1234 replied to emmycRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't like it, leave it... When I was an LPN, I used to go to different facilities, mostly LTC...and I have been to 47 of them. To tell you my experience...I would say...go back there if you...

  4. Nurses not doing assessments

    chuck1234 replied to gucci rush's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from a college in the U.S. and I am working in the city and this provides me a chance to work with whites, blacks, Asians, Hispanic nurses. I think this is part of the reality. Sometimes...

  5. Your advice needed- SUNY Downstate!

    chuck1234 replied to gt4everpn's topic in New York Nursing

    Someone told me that the pay is less than the city. Going from LPN to a director of something will require you to go back to school to get at least a BSN. Good luck and I hope you will get a nice job...

  6. can I say I have 6 months nursing exp.

    chuck1234 replied to Buckyxj's topic in Nursing Career

    Just be honest with your future

  7. Too old????

    chuck1234 replied to Yayamaya's topic in Nursing Career

    The average age for all the registered nurses in the US is 47, so you are still young. I think it is the state of mind, when I was an LPN, one of my classmates was almost 60 y/o. With determination,...

  8. Age Discrimination?

    chuck1234 replied to SueB1967's topic in General Nursing

    It is very hard to prove it, but there is always a

  9. how far can a rn travel??

    chuck1234 replied to jeremy z's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, he is a pre-nursing

  10. Do you shower when you get off work???

    chuck1234 replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I remember one day I was working 19 hours, and when I got home; I went straight to my bed. I know it is hard to believe, but it is true. Anyhow, I don't think I will do it

  11. nurses are vastly underpaid and vastly unappreciated!

    chuck1234 replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    Unappreciated!!! This I agree with you... Underpaid!!! I am not so sure, It is still better than my old job. Anyhow, I think a job in the nursing field is very stressful...comparing with other...

  12. Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn

    chuck1234 replied to RNgoddess's topic in New York Nursing

    It is city owed hospital...and it is very hard to predict what they would do. However, during the interview, they would give me an answer right away. I have applied for positions in a few HHC...

  13. need career advice

    chuck1234 replied to caillou's topic in New York Nursing

    Try the following web-site. www.advanceweb.com/jobfairs. Hang in there...right now, there are a lot of new grads out there. However, if you are not picky, I am sure at least one hospital will...

  14. need career advice

    chuck1234 replied to caillou's topic in New York Nursing

    Med-Surg was not easy. Sometimes, I had 17 patients if other nurses called in sick. I like ICU inasmuch as I only have 2 patients...3 the most. I had the ICU rotation when I was in

  15. HOURS of Nursing Jobs

    chuck1234 replied to googs's topic in General Nursing

    The pay is varied from state to state. In our Tri-State area, I think hospitals in New York City pay the most. City owed hospitals starts at $62k for a day shift, and $68k for a night shift. I am...

  16. I give up on waiting and I need a new plan

    chuck1234 replied to clamaity21's topic in General Nursing

    i have been there...done it.... i had applied for many programs...and getting a lot of rejections just like many other students at that time. i finally decided to go for lpn, and i passed the...

  17. need career advice

    chuck1234 replied to caillou's topic in New York Nursing

    Currently, they are hiring nurses with experience in the

  18. I give up on waiting and I need a new plan

    chuck1234 replied to clamaity21's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know which one is easier. But in general, nursing program in a town which has less population..I think you will have a better chance to get in. City like L.A. or N.Y.C. is harder. Good...

  19. I give up on waiting and I need a new plan

    chuck1234 replied to clamaity21's topic in General Nursing

    i am sure there are some nursing programs that are less competitive. have you ever tried that option. can you go to another state??? you have to try all the options. don't wait till is a seat for...

  20. HOURS of Nursing Jobs

    chuck1234 replied to googs's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing Home... Psyh... Home Care.... God knows what

  21. Getting Divorced During Nursing School

    chuck1234 replied to NBMom1225's topic in General Nursing

    It is going to be a kind of distraction, but how to handle it....I think it is in your hands. If you choose to be bothered, it will bother you. Just go one step at a time then.... Good

  22. how far can a rn travel??

    chuck1234 replied to jeremy z's topic in General Nursing

    Send your resume to Doctor Without Border...they will hire

  23. starting a nursing career at 55??

    chuck1234 replied to deb2mirabelle's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing is impossible... The only person that will stop you from doing it

  24. How much do u like nursing? Scale of 1 to 10

    chuck1234 replied to goldie66's topic in General Nursing

    Negative Ten....-10...right This Is How Much I Like

  25. corporate office to nursing?

    chuck1234 replied to goldie66's topic in Nursing Career

    Generally, the answer