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Hey Lance, Sorry to hear you've had the same trouble...it's very disheartening, isn't it? The first few days I felt like total crap, but the more I thought about it, I realized it was just the situation. I did have a wonderful job before I moved, and eventually, I hope to find another one that fits me that well. I don't know if that helps much, but hopefully someone will be able to give us some advice on this post-best wishes to you- "don't let the turkeys get you down"! :hngon:

AB- I was told this was on the rare side, but also told I cannot donate because I have epstein-barr? Any truth to this? Also received Rhogam prior to a miscarriage.

Hi- I recently moved from Key West after 20+ years there! LKMC is one of the largest employers, and I haven't worked there in some time, but I can say that the majority of the staff there is wonderful! Administration could use an overhaul, but other than that, I would recommend it. There is also Fisherman's Hospital in Marathon, about 50 miles up from KW. At LKMC, I believe the director of HR is named Donald, not sure who the D.O.N. is now. Also highly recommended is Hospice/Visiting Nurses of the Florida Keys-you'll never find a more loving bunch than these folks! Best of luck to you! It is a beautiful place! LKMC-305-294-5531, Hospice-305-294-8812. BTW, Hospice also has an office in the upper keys.

Well, this should give everyone a chuckle: I put the little brushes in nail polish bottles as they came down the line (a little Laverne & Shirley-ish)! I also twisted soft pretzels, made t shirts, babysat, ...all of this at a tender young age....my first hospital job 20-odd years ago, I worked as the ER admissions clerk. The nurses thought it would be funny to send the new kid in to get a newly deceased patient to sign consent forms.....funny, huh? It's been a strange road to get to this point! :)

I am two years out of school, just moved to a new state and could use some advice. I went straight from school to doing the intake and referral for a hospice and home health agency (in hindsight I think I may have cheated myself a bit), but after working in a hospital for 20+ years as a unit clerk/CNA, (as you can see I was an "older" student) decided that was not the place for me. Anyway, my husband and I just moved, and the job I was offered was on an acute care ward in a very small (24 bed) hospital. I was very up front with the DON and told her I didn't have any clinical experience to speak of, and she assured me that I would have a preceptor during my 90 day probationary period. Well....let's just say she and I were from different worlds. (the preceptor, not the DON) I can get along with anyone, and believe me I tried! I'm sure she meant well, but she was very....blunt and aggressive towards me. After two months, the DON sat me down and we had a lengthy discussion, mutually deciding that acute care wasn't the place for me. She was very nice and actually offered to write a letter of recommendation because she felt I worked well with the patients, just didn't have the "speed" needed for that setting. (I agree, I'm 47 and not the healthiest thing) I didn't feel comfortable with my limited skills (aside from the unpleasant preceptor), and my priority is of course my patients safety. I truly love spending time with patients, hospital work just isn't my cup of tea. Does anyone have any suggestions? I feel I am more suited for paperwork, but after this (I basically feel as if I've been fired), I am quite down on myself and wonder if I should just give it up? Sorry this is so long, but it's good to get it off my chest...

Does anyone have any information on two year RN programs in the NYC area? I have been on the wait list here for a year, and class sizes are limited to 35 students.....all pre-reqs are done, I'm considering a move to complete my education! Thank you!