JB2007

JB2007 ASN, RN

LTC, Med-SURG,STICU

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  1. Can't even get an interview!

    JB2007 replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand the frustration that you are feeling right now. I can not count the number of interviews that I went to before getting my current job on a med-surg unit. I think the reason they...

  2. debating about new position... any advice?

    JB2007 replied to prplscrubs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am in the same boat as you are right now. I have been offered a position (not in the specialty that I want, but in the right direction) and the hours, drive, and shift are not ideal. However the pay...

  3. Making LTC your specialty as an RN

    JB2007 replied to st4rl4dy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, you can make it your specialty. I work in LTC and work as a floor nurse. There are several RNs that work as floor nurses at my facility. We are always hiring RNs where I live. I also live in a...

  4. What's your reason for putting up with it?

    JB2007 replied to canigraduate's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I could not agree with this post more! The US healthcare system is broken and healthcare workers are treated very poorly indeed. I ask myself daily why my employer does not do more to protect their...

  5. Denial

    JB2007 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OMG!!! Now I am banging my head against the wall! This is the kind of thing that just makes me want to shake the crap out of some of these resident's family members! I just want to tell them that I...

  6. Laid off after 38 years

    JB2007 replied to Ckwil1948's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have any co-workers that you use to work with phone numbers? It may be time to start networking. In todays job market it really helps to have someone that is willing to put in a good word for...

  7. Help speeding up

    JB2007 replied to Cranberrygirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have the CNAs do your VS. Remember almost everyone is passing meds late. Too many residents not enough time. It also takes a while to get a routine down, but that is the key,

  8. Laid off after 38 years

    JB2007 replied to Ckwil1948's topic in General Nursing

    You poor thing! It is terrible to need a job as badly as you do and not be able to find work. Have you tried LTC facilities or temp agencies. I know they are very few nurses favorite places to work,...

  9. Do you moonlight somewhere other than your FT position?

    JB2007 replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just started a PRN position at a hospital. I make more at that position than I do at my full time job. However, my boss at my full time job just found out about this other job and she is not happy...

  10. When Is Enough Enough?

    JB2007 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Stinks when the family that was never there before all the sudden gets a guilty conscience and decides that they want to keep their family around longer. It is too bad that they did not come around...

  11. (LTC/Rehab) Under what circumstances would you resign?

    JB2007 replied to Jazzythinker's topic in General Nursing

    When to quit? Wow I wish I had the magical anwser to that one. Personally, I think it is different for each nurse. Also, I think it also depends on how many people are dependant on you to provide food...

  12. anyone had endometrial ablation lately?

    JB2007 replied to BacktotheBeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had the NovaSure done about 4 months ago. I have not had a period since. I do have some mild cramping, bloating. breast tenderness, but I have not even had spotting as of yet. All I can say is so...

  13. LTC vs. Hospital, good move or not?

    JB2007 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't make the switch. Speeking as someone who has been there done that. LTC is a whole different beast and yes I mean beast! The work load is impossible on a good day and on a bad day I feel...

  14. Lower stress areas to 'get your feet wet' in nursing?

    JB2007 replied to amr1234's topic in General Nursing

    I will agree with this post 110%. LTC is crazy, hectic, and the patient load is insane. You have to know what you are doing and what s/s to watch for in your residents. You are on your own when you...

  15. Bad Interview...

    JB2007 replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    My question to you is do you really want to work with someone who is so willing to hit below the belt? That was a personal question and really none of her buisness on how you will handle your...

  16. Losing my skills?

    JB2007 replied to AXIDRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are gaining very important skills that will help you greatly in a hospital position. You are gaining organizational and prioritization skills that all nurses need. If you facility is like mine you...

  17. So discouraged, can't get a job

    JB2007 replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    I have never gotten a call for a regret to inform you, but I have recieved e-mails or nothing. Give them until wed. and then give them a call again. That is my suggestion to

  18. Signing a contract for a length of employment commitment?

    JB2007 replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Do not let them bully you into signing anything!! You have to know exactly what you are getting into when you sign a contract period end of story. Things change in a person's life and there are times...

  19. State is coming and I'm a wreck..

    JB2007 replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1st of all calm down, take a deep breath you will be fine. Do not leave your med or tx cart unlocked when you walk away from it ever. I have always just checked the name bracelet and the picture when...

  20. Nurses do you love or hate your job?

    JB2007 replied to angelcarmichael's topic in General Nursing

    I hate the politics. I hate it when family members and pt treat me like I am their personal servant rather than the well educated professional that I am. I hate that every family member with web MD...

  21. Recession creates apathy.

    JB2007 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that you are dealing with management that does not care for the pts or thier hard working staff. I am in a situation also where the management does not care and I am exhausted from trying...

  22. If you can say one thing to your boss, what would it be?

    JB2007 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    LOL I love this post! Especially the sold you soul to the devil

  23. If you can say one thing to your boss, what would it be?

    JB2007 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Suck it you bag! You are breeding a culture of dissatisfaction. It is not productive to harass your employees and threaten with suspension. Really the suspension is no longer a threat anymore because...

  24. Need Interviewing Advise

    JB2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    The last two interviews that I have gone to I have totally bombed. I go in and I am feeling great when I arrive. The NM starts asking interview questions and I freeze up. I go into brainless no...

  25. Vent about work

    JB2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay I will start out saying to those of you that think it is wrong that I am complaining about my job because I should be "grateful that I have a job" you can kiss my big toe. Today I am not very...