CocoaPuff44

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1. New Grad looking for Work, not much experience, losing skills...

   CocoaPuff44 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the other posts, don't give up. It took a whole year for me to get my first job, and it was at an LTC. I just got a job at a detox center, and I'm totally loving it. I got tons of experience at the LTC, but definitely didn't want to s...

2. LPN new to addiction nursing

   CocoaPuff44 replied to mermaidunderwater's topic in Addictions

   Hi Mermaid, I got the job! I'll be starting in a few weeks, so excited...

3. overworked and exhausted

   CocoaPuff44 replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

   I'm experiencing the same problem... tons of interruptions from the charge nurse, supervisors, phone calls from docs, patients screaming for pain meds, family calling for status updates, CNAs, and I truly expect these types of interruptions but it ir...

4. LPN new to addiction nursing

   CocoaPuff44 replied to mermaidunderwater's topic in Addictions

   Awww man! So sorry they cancelled. I'm filling out apps to other places too, just in case. I'll definitely keep you posted

5. iPod use in LTC facility

   CocoaPuff44 replied to DDdove's topic in General Nursing

   Texting and talking on cells phones is forbidden at my LTC. I too have the Davis Drug Guide and a few other medical apps on my phone, it's helped tremendously in my med pass. No, I wasn't given permission to use the apps during my shift, but I've c...

6. LPN new to addiction nursing

   CocoaPuff44 replied to mermaidunderwater's topic in Addictions

   Hi Mermaidunderwater... how'd your interview go? I too have the same experience, first job out of nursing school-- sub-acute/LTC. Interviewed at a detox facility. Praying that they'll pick me : )

7. methadone clinic..good 1st job?

   CocoaPuff44 replied to NurseNikkiC's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi NurseNikkiC, I'd take the methadone clinic job, this could definitely help with possibly transitioning into acute care or even ER nursing if this is your goal. I currently work for an LTC, (HATE the facility, love the patients). Had an interview...

8. Advice Re: job interview with Davita

   CocoaPuff44 replied to pielęgniarka's topic in Urology

   I'm trying to score an interview with Davita, can anyone provide insight on what type of questions I can expect on the assessment test? Just wondering if the questions are med-surgy? Also, what is the training like? Thanks in advance!

9. I work in a hell hole!!!

   CocoaPuff44 replied to LilNurse2b143's topic in General Nursing

   Your situation is sooo scary! I hope you survive until you're ready to move on. No one should be subjected to this. It's so unsafe. Hang in there!