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  1. Really concerned about new job

    underpaidrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, for those that followed my saga of being fired for letting them know that I was looking for another position - I got a new job two weeks later. They found my resume on a website and called me....

  2. Really concerned about new job

    underpaidrn replied to underpaidrn's topic in General Nursing

    i am losing a scheduler, coder/biller, two full time rns and possibly the other scheduler. that leaves one person in the office, one full time and one prn nurse. not a great way to do

  3. NC 7 Down!

    underpaidrn replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :balloons::balloons::balloons: CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! :balloons::balloons::balloons: Way to go girl! Keep on doing that good and you'll wow them out of the

  4. Why are nurses so angry?

    underpaidrn replied to cmo421's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You stated a very valid reason why there are a lot of angry nurses. You said we should be protected by our employers. Right there is the basic root of the anger. We are NOT protected by our employers....

  5. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

    underpaidrn replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am Southern through and through and you may call me Honey any ole time! We say it so often down here that no one means any offense by it. If this is the only problem some people have, they have it...

  6. Got called to HR...what fun!

    underpaidrn replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    this might work in some areas, but where i live, all of the hospitals and ninety percent of the doctor's offices are owned by one corporation. you would have to drive 60 plus miles to get to another...

  7. Don't ever forget that you were once a new nurse!!

    underpaidrn replied to missdeevah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not all of us are like this unfortunate soul. Some of us actually like having a new nurse or student. I've been a nurse for a long time, but I still remember how it felt to come onto the floor for...

  8. I got great news

    underpaidrn replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Emma, That really is great news. I am so glad that you are feeling better and making progress in your job concerns. I hope that everything works out for you and you are going to continue to improve....

  9. Out of a job

    underpaidrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I came into work this morning as usual and told the owner of the company that I was looking for a new position that made more money. I told him I wished him and his company well and held no hard...

  10. Out of a job

    underpaidrn replied to underpaidrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. Underpaidrn is doing a lot better today. I went for a job interview that an employer found on monster.com and things went well. I have to come back next Wednesday for another...

  11. Out of a job

    underpaidrn replied to underpaidrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks honey. I just love everyone for their

  12. Out of a job

    underpaidrn replied to underpaidrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks honey. If we lived closer, we could cry on each other's shoulders. Thanks for being

  13. Out of a job

    underpaidrn replied to underpaidrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much. It means so very much to hear support. I live in a small town and opportunities are not many. I don't have any savings left as I used them up this year working at a position...

  14. Starting a home care/ home health agency

    underpaidrn replied to eligrace's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is extremely difficult to start a home health agency. There are many rules and regulations you need to follow, not to mention a $50,000 surety bond and heavy insurance. As an LPN, you could not be...

  15. Help

    underpaidrn replied to holiphi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You don't state what problems you had. Were you having difficulty with the curriculum at your school? Were you having problems at home? Is there a community college you can go to so you can get...

  16. Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

    underpaidrn replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    female, home health administrator, five English bulldogs, three cats, and one

  17. nurse lost baby to SIDS

    underpaidrn replied to ANG_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so very sorry for your loss. It always seems unnatural for a parent to lose a child. There are no words I can say that will take away the pain you are experiencing, but just know you are in my...

  18. Keeping the Balance

    underpaidrn replied to MedicalLPN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a problem only you can correct. You have voluntarily signed up for extra work at the hospital. What about your home life is bothering you that you don't want to be there? Take a hard look...

  19. Volunteer / Nursing Question

    underpaidrn replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    You hang in there and prove them wrong! That would be enough for me to show everyone I could do this. PM me if you need an extra boost of courage. We're all rooting for you. You CAN and you WILL...

  20. Volunteer / Nursing Question

    underpaidrn replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    You ought to see me when I have to suction someone! Aaak! Try not to think about it so much. You'll soon realize that you can handle

  21. Volunteer / Nursing Question

    underpaidrn replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    There's no set limit to how often you have to clean out a bedpan or a diaper. I'm one of those nurses that just because I have a lot of initials after my name, I can't be bothered to help someone to...

  22. Volunteer / Nursing Question

    underpaidrn replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    The fact that you acknowledge your weaknesses and are doing something to overcome them by volunteering is showing you are on the right track. Some of us never lose their squeamishness over certain...

  23. perfect job

    underpaidrn replied to newlvngrad's topic in General Nursing

    There is no such thing as a perfect job and if you are looking for one, you will be sorely disappointed in any job you take on. Life is full of ups and downs, crabby people and just plain sucky days....

  24. Tension rising, Things getting worse

    underpaidrn replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Emma, we should be hugging you. Facing something unknown is terrifying and with a family history of autoimmune problems, you have a right to be scared. I wish there were some comforting things I...

  25. My First Write Up

    underpaidrn replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    hang in there. we've all had a chunk taken out of our back sides at one time or another. it's part of the learning process. i can almost guarantee that you will never make this mistake again. you...