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  1. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    Ling07 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I really want to work at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. I work nearby and I love the area. I'm not a nurse but I'm studying to be a nurse and I want to start at CHOP to get my foot in the...

  2. I can't get that smell out of my mind...........

    Ling07 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No disrespect to my resident, but I'm currently doing clinicals and I can't get the smell of my resident's bowel movement out of my mind. I'm not disgusted by it because it's normal but for some...

  3. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

    Ling07 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi everyone, My friends and family think I'm crazy for quitting my job during a recession. I had the regular 9-5 job where I stared at the computer all day. I couldn't believe that dealing with...

  4. Two nurses quit without notice......

    Ling07 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The facility where I work has had two 11-7 nurses quit within four months. But what I find interesting, both quit without notice. No call/No Show. Why are they doing this? Isn't it common courtesy to...

  5. Philadelphia area job market?

    Ling07 replied to PhillyQuaker's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    This is a good thread. Very informative. I too, have a Bachelors but I want to pursue an Associates in

  6. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Wow I'm in amazement at the way this thread has taken off over the last two years. Congratulations to all of the nurses that have received jobs. When I originally created this post, I was referring to...

  7. Two nurses quit without notice......

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know that they quit without calling. The DON would make sure the floor was

  8. If you could build your perfect Nursing Home......how would it be?

    Ling07 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If I could create a perfect nursing home, it would be like: -NO CNAs with attitudes. You can not have a nasty attitude and work in Geriatrics. It takes a lot of patience and compassion to work with...

  9. Are LTC facilities still hiring LPNs?

    Ling07 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I currently work in LTC and I'm thinking about pursuing LPN. I already have a Bachelors degree but I would like to be a nurse. The facility I currently work at hired three new RNs. No LPNs. The LPNs...

  10. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think there are so many RNs looking for jobs that they are ignoring the LPN apps. Are you applying to nursing

  11. The Activities Dept.

    Ling07 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is it me or does the Activities department have the easiest job in the planet?? Watch movies, paint nails, bake cakes, coloring and listen to the radio, so

  12. The Activities Dept.

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WOW, some people need to get out and get some fresh air. STEP AWAY from the computer....... I NEVER said they weren't important. I think they are very important in improving the quality of life for a...

  13. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just want to put a *WARNING* post out there for those of you considering quitting your job. Do NOT QUIT your "good paying" job for a CNA class if you don't know exactly what CNAs do. I currently...

  14. The Activities Dept.

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I totally understand where you're coming from but I'm moreso referring to the Activities Assistants. I know most Directors of Activities are very

  15. The Activities Dept.

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It does seem a little

  16. If you could build your perfect Nursing Home......how would it be?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think all of the rules and regulations sometimes leads to a resident's failure to thrive. Sometimes I get annoyed with all of the

  17. If you could build your perfect Nursing Home......how would it be?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wasn't referring to the "fall risk" and "sociable" residents. There are residents we allow to sit near the nursing station because they like it. I'm not talking about the residents that "choose" to...

  18. If you could build your perfect Nursing Home......how would it be?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Bronx_RN, Your perfect nursing home isn't too far-fetched. Where I'm currently working, the residents have options on what they want to eat, they can wear whatever they want and if they want to stay...

  19. If you could build your perfect Nursing Home......how would it be?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    YESSSSSSSSSSS! I am so tired of knocking residents into the doors by accident. It's especially embarassing when a visitor sees

  20. If you could build your perfect Nursing Home......how would it be?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, I have not heard of that facility. Sounds wonderful

  21. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well I finished my CNA class about 8 months ago and it did usher me into the health care field. It was tough in the beginning because I couldn't find a job so I just kept applying and applying to any...

  22. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    Ling07 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's like family members automatically assume nursing homes are out to harm their family members. Do they understand the hardwork and dedication it takes to caring for their loved ones?? I think they...

  23. How to get hired in LTC as an LVN

    Ling07 replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think that's a little harsh since we are in a recession. People are doing whatever they can to get a

  24. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    HERE is a perfect example of what I'm referring to. This just happened. A resident dies. The nurse is in the room tending to the body. Family outside the room crying. Another resident's family member...

  25. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    Ling07 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh I don't need advice on dealing with family members. I am very respectful towards all of them. ALL of them. And I don't understand this notion that nurses or healthcare workers need to be reminded...