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I am hoping the union is strong and will stand up to this kind of nonsence. I am thinking, since there is nothing to loose, be honest with the next potential employer, state the situation as it was when you encountered this specific situation, what p...

Maybe this is how they divide and conquer, to create discord between staff. Something for nurses to think about and be aware of. It is good you are expressing how you feel. I will stand by your side. Remember, how they treated you does not define ...

Ok, one more... "They created the stress for me, took my leaves, then they fired me! Welcome to nursing life! " Sheesh, sad how this was handled. You were thrown under the bus, I guess their money is more important than your 18 years of experience....

Ps. I like to add a note to this. I read some of the replies to this discussion, and will take the opportunity to Thank You, those who gave constructive feed back, I will thank the poster for bringing this issue up as well. This is an opportunity f...

I smell politics. Considering the circumstances, (usually looking after 35 to 40 older residents in eldercare), two falls happening at the same time, many times quite a distance to cover before getting to a second patient fall at same time. I thin...

I would say it is a lack of respect, from both patients and managements. Perhaps this society does not want nurses? If so, I wish you luck and my sincerest condolences. All in all, as a society, you need to ask yourself, what kind of a world do yo...

I don't have the time to look at anything at my work that does not directly involve me. I know that things happen to people, regardless of being famous or not, so who cares? The media blows them up to bigger than life, but they are just people. Fir...

Life like nursing is dynamic, things change all the time. It is good that you recognize that you are ready for a change. Sometimes changes needs to be facilitated, and as I am and have always been very conscious about money, I know it can play a big...

Hi, This comment is about 1 year later, but this is a real concern, still.. 1st: LPN in BC, I started as low as $23.20/hour, which meant I was paid a mere 30cents more/hour than a health care worker.. how do you like them apples?? Now, 3 years...

Everybody makes mistakes, some admit, some not. Nobody is perfect. The doctor that openly criticized you has made mistakes too, in spite of his lengty training. He is no more than a human, just like you. He surely could improve his nurse side mann...

I like to save time, not necessarily to do more, but to have more time to relax or take care of myself. I have found when it comes to shopping, one can save a lot of time if shopping in the morning or on days when many dont do their shopping (avoid t...

Who is not busy? Are you juggling things that have to be done, maybe wasting time on tasks that could be done faster or more efficiently? I am talking mostly about things that you need to accomplish in your private time. What are your tips? What woul...

Well, it is always easier to go down hill versus up hill. If it was easy, somebody said, nobody would be working at McDonalds. (not to say that is less "work", it too has to be done) Indeed I have made sacrifices and in a way am still making some s...

"You can take that to the bank. " Maybe, what is the interest? "Perhaps you could have been more clear in your delivery." I am sorry, I was not clear in my delivery. Anything else?

Socio economic factors are more than just income. Another interesting link: http://www.earlylearning.ubc.ca/mapping/mapping_sef.htm Also, the education level of parents is a socio economic factor. True, money isolated by itself is not a sole predict...

Interesting input. And I agree that one should not invent reasons as to some students are more gifted academically. Being gifted can be a pain in the butt too at times, sometimes jealousy, sometimes boredom, sometimes feeling alienated. I know, lik...

I like this discussion about a nurse is still a nurse even with C's. People are different, and we learn differently. But I think the idea is that as with any work or profession, anybody will get better with time and practice. I remember my nursing s...

The type of program I was in, full time, full year, it would be impossible to work full time. YOu go to college: 8 am to 3.30 pm. If labs, then stay till 7pm Mon- Fri. Some Saturdays, labs 8 am to 12 noon. After a school day, there is about 3 to...

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Sure, freak out, why not. What do you do when you freak out? Go for a run? Have some chocolate? Go for a brisk walk in a neat park? Play a killer computer game? Sounds good to me. You could also just take a deep breath, clean your house, organiz...

I have a PDA. Just not sure of which programs to go for. Suggestions?

One test. One day. Is that a measure of your real ability? Just one test on one particular day? I think that is an over simplification. So many factors play in on whether we will do well on a test. Is it your optimal time of the day? How are y...

I am not a LPN yet, but I think this respect thing is running through most work places. Everybody wants respect, but nobody is willing to give it. If subjected to disrespect over and over, it can wear you down, in time. In a nut shell, I think everyb...

Yep, there are pressures. I havent gotten close to the exam yet, but might get jittery when getting close to it. However, my strategy is already based on failing. I will study as I like to pass, but the failing strategy is already in place. That wa...

Seeing salaries that like makes me mad. Surely a trained LPN professional deserves a far better pay than that. I think it is very important to boycott employers that offer that kind of miesly lousy wages, I dont care what their excuse is, b/c there ...