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  1. If manager asks about new job when I give notice.....do I tell????

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    Well I just didn't know if it were customary to discuss this sort if thing when giving notice. And if course, it matters. You never know when paths may cross again! I want to leave on a good,...

  2. Night shift and mom RN's...will it be ok???

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    Nlmoore, Wow, your reply, quite frankly, shocked and sickened me. I am terribly sorry to hear about what happened to your beautiful daughters. My husband is a wonderful man who lives for his children....

  3. To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    Well tomorrow is "the day", and I will be tactful and polite, but I'll try to get to the bottom of it. If indeed she didn't give me a bad reference, but just didn't want me to transfer, it still...

  4. Night shift and mom RN's...will it be ok???

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thank you ALL. I feel confident now that it WILL be ok. I was just so scared of the change...but you are all giving me such great points. Didn't see it that way at all. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! Can't...

  5. To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you ALL for your very wise and conscientious replies. I have really been thrown by this whole ordeal. My initial plan was to STAY within the healthcare system (it is a very large system,...

  6. To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    Canes, Thank you. I agree, I feel that in my heart, the Nzm followed her agenda and the needs of the O.R., and therefore, threw me under the bus. I have never been approached nor admonished fir any...

  7. To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    Matt--great reply. I will do just that. I really need to know, I was devastated when I was denied this opportunity. It is my future that I am thinking of! Will let you know what

  8. To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    Nccity...ha ha, yes! I could give her the benefit of the doubt. Maybe that was the case...they didn't want to let me go. True, they are very short staffed in the OR, and it is always an issue. I can...

  9. To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    To :CCL RN, I have no wish to sue/pursue legal action, I just want an answer because it is killing me not knowing what happened at the last minute. I even approached the unit manager of the CTICU...

  10. To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, my gut feeling is that I must, absolutely must ask my manager. If i weren't is such "good standing" in my current position, I wouldn't be so confused. But as I said, I have had no issues I know...

  11. To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    I am sorry, did you say attorney? I am nit sure what you mean by

  12. Mom of two has an important career decision to make, need advice, please.

    kimbalotz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I am hoping for some advice regarding my options to change the direction of my career. First, I am the mother of two beautiful girls, ages 16 months, and 3 years old. Right now, I now...

  13. Mom of two has an important career decision to make, need advice, please.

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your replys... To Ms. Horseshoe... While you were on nights, did you have someone watching your children and did you sleep? And, when did you sleep...was it as soon as you got home, or...

  14. anyone with low kaplan scores pass??

    kimbalotz replied to firstyearRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes! I was getting between the mid 50's and up to 70 on my practice tests. I am an A student and I studied content like crazy. I still was not scoring well on the q banks on the question trainers!...

  15. Winthrop Hospital Long Island New Grad Pay 09

    kimbalotz replied to PurellGirl's topic in New York Nursing

    HI there. Congrats to you too. I do not know, but I will...I am scheduled for an interview there next Thursday. I will keep u posted on

  16. new grad offered nurse manager position

    kimbalotz replied to aye125RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I have to agree with the other replies. Sounds like a scary place. Nurse managers have so much responsibility. I have not a clue how a new grad would handle it without the

  17. HELP ME PLEASE!

    kimbalotz replied to elnkb's topic in New York Nursing

    HI. I know it's discouraging. There ARE jobs...but you need to do a lot of work to find them. I have been applying since about 2 months prior to my graduation, and FINALLY, 2 months AFTER I've...

  18. Passed NCLEX with 78 questions

    kimbalotz posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    All I can say is I didn't think I knew the answer to a single question, and this includes medications I have NEVER heard of in my life. And, when the computer shut off at 78...I freaked. BUT...you...

  19. Passed NCLEX with 78 questions

    kimbalotz replied to kimbalotz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi...sorry, I feel clueless, but what's the