Kashia

Kashia ASN, LVN

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  1. I'm considering putting my resume online ... bad idea?

    Kashia replied to crazyscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I just heard a "job" expert say this about that:-) Only 2% of job seekers get anywhere with online resumes. The person that shows up- this is the person more likely to be hired. That made so much...

  2. Looking for some advice- Mom verbally abusive/new grad not being able to find a job

    Kashia replied to crazyscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Its like the greatest challenges and most painful times are the ones that shape and mold you to being the perfection that you are deep inside. It is sifting through the outer layers to come to the...

  3. How do you determine what is a good facility BEFORE you work for them?

    Kashia replied to CNA&student's topic in General Nursing

    I recently considered be a "mystery shopper!" I think I just heard some gov agency do this and I though what a great idea for nurses.... maybe could even be its own job. haha! I have not figured out...

  4. Am I freak for charting meds as I pull them?

    Kashia replied to Izzy11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unfortunately many LTC facilities- in order to fulfill your job requirements and keep your job- put nurses in the situation of legally jepordizing your lic - I mean its nothing on them! Its on you....

  5. Does bullying really go on in Nursing?

    Kashia replied to R_Clemens's topic in General Nursing

    Yes yes yes. ( and in most parts of life now) In nursing....more now than even 10 years ago ( in my experience) Seems to be more prevalent in high population areas - more stress city life? and much...

  6. WHAT were they thinking at that Nursing Home???

    Kashia replied to JDougRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am offering this as my understanding of "what were they thinking" and could be any one or all of these things and more... Understaffed, overworked, poor management. These three factors contribute...

  7. Can I do private duty in NJ without an agency?

    Kashia replied to pennynjrn's topic in Private Duty

    I contacted the educational dept of my state nursing board, that is your best source of information. They can give you the real story, legal guidelines to follow, etc. Good

  8. best ways to find private duty, independantly

    Kashia posted a topic in Private Duty

    I would love to find my own- independent of agency- private duty jobs. One on one. I am an experienced LVN, have contacted my state board for information and rules to follow when I do this, but yes I...

  9. Dirty little secrets to managing LTC

    Kashia posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am mostly acute care experienced but working through agency and there are a lot of LTC shifts coming my way. I have worked at facilities that staff from 15:1 to 40:1. This weekend I worked at a...

  10. California, can you use an experienced LVN?

    Kashia replied to romez's topic in California Nursing

    Just an idea, you may consider applying to agencies for work. There are many agencies all over CA, if one says no, the next may say yes. I have worked in San Diego before through agencies- few years...

  11. how do we treat each other?

    Kashia replied to wiley6coyote's topic in General Nursing

    One day while walking through a store I passed by a young man, very handsome. African. I smiled and he smiled back with a genuine heart. A short while later he came up to me and began to talk,...

  12. OMG will I get sued if I continue to work here?

    Kashia replied to sunshineyday's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked agencies on off for ten years. It use to be great! Quality jobs and assignments mostly. However the last time I came back, beginning of 2010, I was shocked beyond belief. I encountered...

  13. how do we treat each other?

    Kashia replied to wiley6coyote's topic in General Nursing

    I have not posted in awhile and came on to read or talk about what you posted. How do we treat each other? I have seen a change over the last ten years. Less respect, more rudeness, blaming...all...

  14. Do your hospitals have bed bug problems?

    Kashia replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    Spraying what? omg. around already compromised patients? have we all lost our minds? correct answer is yes. if you are going to pit one bug infestation against another, bed bug bites are fairly...

  15. Do your hospitals have bed bug problems?

    Kashia replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    un fricking believable. do ya'll realize we are witnessing third world development and expansion in this country. I hear the best is yet to come. and to the nurse that made this post, I am so sorry...

  16. New grad and registry..Does this sound kosher

    Kashia replied to sweetpickle's topic in Agency Nurses

    My understanding via accountant and IRS guidelines, contractor work is acceptable if the position is not able to be filled by regular staff person. And...good luck if you go straight to agency work....

  17. charts on plain sight--HIPAA violation?

    Kashia replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Really, who has time to notice such al thing? Do you think charts should be put far out of the way so already busy nurses have to walk farther to get to them? I would hope you could put your efforts...

  18. Advice on Switching Careers Eventually to become PA

    Kashia replied to pathway's topic in California Nursing

    With the climate of nursing becoming what it is I would surely go for a change to PA! This is also where new jobs will be coming at least in California. Less Dr's, increasing cost, depression, means...

  19. Anyone know how HOAG Newport makes you pay $4000 if you quit??

    Kashia replied to confusedRN2010's topic in California Nursing

    We are in an economic depression. Greediness increasing, not to mention the exacerbation of the plantation system. For a heads up...look at history of African slaves in this country...if you were...

  20. Anyone ever (or presently) work for Maxim in SoCal

    Kashia replied to SMOOTH's topic in California Nursing

    Look at Lescoulies - their office in Newport Beach I think. Another is LaJolla Nurses, they provide home health to the elite and assignments are usually sweet! I have worked for both. Point is try...

  21. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    Kashia replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    You may have already chosen but by far Hoag Hospital is superior not only hospital but location. I am CA native and as traveler have worked so many places. good

  22. How long after your 3, 12 hour shifts do you feel rested?

    Kashia replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    First day off is a wash....gets better then time to go back

  23. Exploitation

    Kashia replied to runningwoman's topic in General Nursing

    i have been an lvn in ca for 12 yrs. the work climate has really changed. i liken it to the plantation system... i am forever grateful to have a lic and be able to make money, on other hand i only see...

  24. the dysfunction of LTC

    Kashia posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I decided to post this in managers section as perhaps I can gain better understanding... I am an agency nurse and lately have been going to LTC or rehab facilities at one in particular there is a...

  25. the dysfunction of LTC

    Kashia replied to Kashia's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Cape Cod Mermaid...it actually does not make that much difference but thought I would point out I did not say all LTC was dysfunctional. The title of my post is The Dysfunction of LTC. And for the...