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    Alarming conditions of a job offer letter

    caliotter3 replied to guest1107684's topic in General Nursing

    I would not waste my time trying to negotiate. You, as a new grad, have no
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    Alarming conditions of a job offer letter

    caliotter3 replied to guest1107684's topic in General Nursing

    What you say in your last post is why I would pass on the job and seriously deal with other potential employers. These people want their cake and to eat it too. They are playing around at your...
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    Alarming conditions of a job offer letter

    caliotter3 replied to guest1107684's topic in General Nursing

    No. If days are deal breaker for you. No. They knew what they were doing when they left out 'day shift'. Trying to intimidate you with saying you are reporting to CNO. And overtime pay is...
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    Alarming conditions of a job offer letter

    caliotter3 replied to guest1107684's topic in General Nursing

    Don't think I would be inclined to accept under those conditions, but then, if a new grad, and that was the only job offer so far....... Would the job, as far as the other stipulations, be...
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    Nursing for Intimate care for men

    caliotter3 replied to RNMikeMiller's topic in General Nursing

    My husband avoided all healthcare from all providers for any reason at all cost. I can assure you though that it had nothing to do with the gender of the
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    LVN partner lazy

    caliotter3 replied to reneejones92058's topic in General Students

    You are only wise to watch out for yourself. Beware that you will find a lot of this passive aggressive behavior on the job too. Right now I am dealing with two coworkers who will not lift a finger...
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    Manager ignoring me?

    caliotter3 replied to Kind-N-Caring's topic in General Nursing

    Deal with the reality in front of you. Start applying elsewhere. Seek your answers elsewhere. Do not place this employment situation in front of other prospective places of employment or you might...
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    BSN in India, Where to take NCLEX RN?

    caliotter3 replied to jason4546's topic in International Nursing

    She can take it any place she wants to. She does not have to retest. Since she apparently wants to obtain a CA license, when she takes it, she should indicate that she wants the results sent to CA...
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    Coronavirus questions for home care

    caliotter3 replied to Kitiger's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Your supervisor and manager might make an honest effort to answer your questions or steer you to the answers, but chances are high that you might also get their version of beating around the bush....
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    Leaving before projected end date?

    caliotter3 replied to octopus510's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Past employers can say a lot more than confirm title and dates worked. Don't delude yourself. That "they can't say anything" urban legend has been going around for years. An employment attorney...
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    Coronavirus questions for home care

    caliotter3 replied to Kitiger's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My agency employer has sent all employees two emails to date basically stating that the company "has a plan" and that department heads are hashing out "the plan" and they will keep us informed. Other...
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    Fingerprinting requirement for Renewal of license CA license with the BRN (2014)

    caliotter3 replied to veganurse's topic in California Nursing

    I just renewed my license with no problem and thought the fingerprint requirement was a one and done deal. What did I
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    If a disease sickens but no one can prove it is Covid-19 is there really an epidemic?

    caliotter3 replied to myoglobin's topic in Disaster Preparation

    According to the news yesterday apparently that ship has sailed as far as the stock market plunging is
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    Please help, feel trapped

    caliotter3 replied to Guest716906's topic in General Nursing

    Do not quit now. If you think it is unbearable now what do you think you will feel like when you don’t have the money for your rent or mortgage, much less utilities or food? If you must, take an...
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    Nursing and Direct Action

    caliotter3 replied to guest1054874's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have known at least one nursing school graduate who was not allowed to test for licensing due to a moving traffic violation. In light of that, I don’t see how you can rest easy. Another example...
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    Trying to Get along

    caliotter3 replied to Chando's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously, that is the best advice I have to offer! Best of luck to
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    Trying to Get along

    caliotter3 replied to Chando's topic in General Nursing

    Stop worrying and being so self conscious. Best advice I can give is to be as positive as possible and work on zipping your lips. If all people would learn to be more quiet and listen to others they...
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    Prereqs online? HELP!

    caliotter3 replied to maggie04's topic in General Students

    University of New England has a post bacc healthcare program that their website has always claimed has wide acceptance for nursing, medical, etc. programs. Not inexpensive, but most necessary...
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    Leaving before projected end date?

    caliotter3 replied to octopus510's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    "Due to unforeseen circumstances, I will be forced to make (date and shift) my final shift" in a new written resignation. Since you presumably already have a new position, any negativity should be...
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    HH Nursing vs. LTC nursing pros/cons as a LPN

    caliotter3 replied to Naturally Vette's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In extended care home health you have the possibility of getting a great case with a great family and you may be the only nurse on the case, so you don't have to deal with toxic coworkers. Need not...
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    Mandatory overtime in massachusetts nursing home

    caliotter3 replied to Animal Lover01's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check with your local Labor
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    Advice for an almost 2 year Exp Nurse - I want to leave Nursing! :(

    caliotter3 replied to CLUgh's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You describe a poor work situation. That is not to say that the next work situation, no matter what nursing specialty, would necessarily be as bad or worse. I advise you to start the job search...
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    Help!! I made a medication error!!

    caliotter3 replied to svicente0520's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just a caveat about your repeat clinical placement. Of course, you are going to be anxious and extra careful. Also keep in mind that it will be known, and discussed to some extent, that you are...
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    manager openly talking about my relationship on the floor in meetings with staff

    caliotter3 replied to oneinfour's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Based upon your posts, I think if it were me, I would be uncomfortable continuing in that workplace. Things have a tendency to 'normalize' when of those concerned leaves, but perhaps both of you...
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    Becoming a dentist via nursing as an international student

    caliotter3 replied to Iren 2022's topic in Canada

    There are foreign doctors who become nurses when they find that they can not navigate the process of becoming licensed doctors in their new home. If you want to go this route, you should decide...