patricianyc

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1. Restorative Care Program

   patricianyc replied to patricianyc's topic in General Nursing

   Absolutely, Nancy. A big part of my job will be MDS and I have been trained on that in the last couple of days. My replacement has not been gone very long, and I do plan on asking questions and...

2. Restorative Care Program

   patricianyc posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a recent grad (August) and was just hired at a LTC facility to take over and improve their Restorative Care program. It is still new, and they are looking for an overhaul. Obviously, since I...

3. School giving me bad reputation...

   patricianyc replied to patricianyc's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks LongislandLPN! Unfortunately the Dean has the audacity NOT to care - so that's when I called my attorney. Hoping I can get a resolution to this after she speaks with

4. School giving me bad reputation...

   patricianyc replied to patricianyc's topic in First Year After Licensure

   No - I didn't get that vibe from

5. School giving me bad reputation...

   patricianyc replied to patricianyc's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks....I'm seeing that unfortunately right off the bat. Hoping to get my career started

6. School giving me bad reputation...

   patricianyc replied to patricianyc's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I NEVER put anyone from my school as a reference down as a

7. School giving me bad reputation...

   patricianyc replied to patricianyc's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Yes, Monkeyduty, that's what I'm looking for. Real perspective on this industry because unfortunately I have not been able to get real experience IN it. I passed all my tests, had good experiences...

8. School giving me bad reputation...

   patricianyc replied to patricianyc's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm a new graduate nurse. I don't understand why the school would say not to hire me; I haven't "worked" yet. I've already called my attorney - and they said it's ridiculous and will be contacting...

9. School giving me bad reputation...

   patricianyc replied to patricianyc's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Well the school isn't calling hospitals, I was told that the hospital contacted the school and asked about me. I definitely know what you mean about burning bridges; but when I graduated there had...

10. School giving me bad reputation...

    patricianyc replied to patricianyc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    They were not listed as a reference to call; I have not heard of potential employers calling the school to get a reference

11. School giving me bad reputation...

    patricianyc replied to patricianyc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know any specifics; the person that told me obviously wasn't supposed to but she wanted me to know. I called the school and they are denying that they would do

12. School giving me bad reputation...

    patricianyc posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I recently found out that someone at the school I graduated from is telling recruiters/employers who call them after I interview NOT to hire me. Is this legal? How can they take my money, pass me, but...

13. Need Serious Advice

    patricianyc replied to patricianyc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank

14. Need Serious Advice

    patricianyc posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am studying for my FINAL final. Graduation is in a week. I have to make a 70 to pass. I did horrible on the cardiac/critical care exam, which put me in a bad position going into the final. I am...

15. Where to go from here.

    patricianyc posted a topic in General Students

    I am supposed to graduate August 4th in the ADN program. I have been planning to go forward with my education. I am 33, with two children, house, husband, etc. This semester has proven to be so...