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  1. Americare CSS in Brooklyn

    nurse32 replied to sayang87's topic in New York Nursing

    I was also told to call back every few weeks to see if they already have an opening. After a few months I was hired as a per diem, and after 2 months of per diem work I was finally hired full

  2. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    nurse32 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm a home care nurse, and it still amazes me every time I have to give nebulizer treatment for a patient that reeks of smoke. The cigarette smell is so bad that I start coughing just from standing...

  3. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    nurse32 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a very similar experience. But nobody came to the rescue. I guess they must have been understaffed. I ended up waiting 2 hours! At the end I had to be catherized. It filled the pail to the top....

  4. Americare CSS in Brooklyn

    nurse32 replied to sayang87's topic in New York Nursing

    When I started wording at Americare CSS, I was a newbie too with just a few months experience. Once a week I worked as a private duty nurse, and 2-3 days a week in a nursing home. I told them upfront...

  5. Americare CSS in Brooklyn

    nurse32 replied to sayang87's topic in New York Nursing

    I was also told the spot had been filled, but I didn't give up and kept calling every 2 weeks until another spot opened. Also, If you apply first as per diem, you have a greater chance, because first...

  6. Funny Names for Nurses

    nurse32 replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dr. Soo Mee, one of my patient's

  7. Americare CSS in Brooklyn

    nurse32 replied to sayang87's topic in New York Nursing

    I was hired September 2009 per diem. When they were happy with me they hired me for full time in November. I went to one of their open houses. They gave me a phone number and I scheduled a time for an...

  8. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    nurse32 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It was so refreshing to read this post. While many patients can be absolutely annoying, I always tell myself that I have no right to judge them. I work with the psychiatric population and in a...

  9. Nobody Likes A Tattle Tail

    nurse32 replied to sassyrn333's topic in General Nursing

    My issue is at the other end. I was harassed by coworkers, but bit my lip and moved on. I guess that I'm not the only one that was harassed, and someone must have reported to the supervisor. Instead...

  10. Can I legally take adipex and work

    nurse32 replied to MississippiLPN09's topic in General Nursing

    I take 5mg amphetamine 2x a day to be able to focus. As a student nurse I was told by the professor that I'm chasing my tail. I was asked why I'm bouncing off the wall. If I won't allowed to take it...

  11. Drug seekers: where's the compassion?

    nurse32 replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    About a year ago I went to the emergency room with severe teeth pain that was a result from a really bad infection that passed already the upper jaw. The physician assistant asked me if I will drive...

  12. Crazy/weird/funny things you have caught your pts doing

    nurse32 replied to bklynbaby's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work in a psychiatric facility. A patient was due for her monthly haldol injection. The patient is black from Peurto Rico, and her nurse from Haiti. When the patient saw the nurse draw the thick...

  13. Drug seekers: where's the compassion?

    nurse32 replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    WOW, I didn't know there are so many nurses who believe like I do. The posts show lots of compassion, but some needed caution too. I personally have had bad experiences as a patient in a hospital...

  14. Drug seekers: where's the compassion?

    nurse32 replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    You are a REAL nurse with compassion. When I first started working as a nurse and in a nursing home, I was horrified when I saw the way the patients were treated. And when they cried, they were...

  15. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    nurse32 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "I'm sorry that you are single and you are stuck in this mental facility, but NO, you cannot feel my titties." At least he asked permission

  16. Noone is hiring new grads in the ATL area!?

    nurse32 replied to Spazzpup's topic in General Nursing

    Although I graduated Last May and got my license in September, I was unable to land a hospital job as of yet. The only position I was able to obtain is part time once a week and in a group home. All...

  17. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    nurse32 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I guess I must be lucky, because I did not have many patients cussing or swearing at me. The only patient I can remember that was really abusive was the time a man was transferred from prison. He was...

  18. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    nurse32 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm trying to help your child to the best of my ability, and your constant ******** is in the way of doing my job and will only hurt your child in the long run. I know you only want to help your...

  19. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    nurse32 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    well, was i not venting too? besides, being that nurses are people that care and strive to heal, don't we all want to hear (at least once in a while) the other side of the

  20. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    nurse32 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    lil' girl, you are right that some patients abuse the call bell, but some nurses are downright nasty when the call bell is rung. After my 3rd child was born my legs were red, hot, and extremely...

  21. Requirments for graduate nursing increasing?

    nurse32 replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it IS already happening as I still have trouble finding a position after earning my license in September. I have applied to EVERY hospital in my region (NY) within 1 1/2 hour commute and every...

  22. Requirments for graduate nursing increasing?

    nurse32 replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    The requirements to be hired as an RN is changing very fast. When I started nursing school in 2005 I was told how bad the nursing shortage is and how much I will be needed. Does not matter that my GPA...

  23. Skirts in the OR

    nurse32 replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in Operating Room

    Speaking of thick pantyhose, I have to wear support pantyhose for the severe varicose veins. Trust me, they are much more secure than any scrub pants can be. They are extremely thick and tight. But...

  24. Need advice please

    nurse32 replied to evie119's topic in General Nursing

    Good question to ask. I never asked because I never expected to get the 30 hours of

  25. Need advice please

    nurse32 replied to evie119's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working per diem and I was told that if I work consistently 30 hours or more a week I'll be eligible for insurance. Thing is, they don't call me in every week for that many