Marshall1

Marshall1

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  1. How do you deal with it?

    Marshall1 replied to Ez4me's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unless asked what I do for a living, I do not mention being a nurse. Even when I go to the ER etc. Announcing your occupation before hand can work for or against you. I don't want someone who is...

  2. No orientation, shadowing or training

    Marshall1 replied to missminnie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's not just the LTC facility - it's the agency as well. Listen to what others on here with experience are saying - STOP working for them. Period. Find another agency or apply directly to the LTC for...

  3. When is it time to make the best decision for youself?

    Marshall1 replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I agree about the EAP part but you've answered your own questions: you need to move closer to your church and family. You have no obligations where you are living now so why are you waiting? Start...

  4. I'm planning on studying nursing but I was wondering about a few things please

    Marshall1 replied to Giberish's topic in General World

    You would need to look at what the country you are interested in studying in would require for living/working in that country since you would not be a citizen (Visa's, passports, etc). It's possible -...

  5. Work Rant...(Long....feel free to disregard)

    Marshall1 replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If you have time to cover sick time take it if you can - get a doctors note if possible and use the time to decompress and frankly, even without the IVF stress, your job and the environment sounds...

  6. relocating

    Marshall1 replied to mstoi80's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Welcome to GA - I would like to tell you that LPN's don't make that $ here - depending on the venue LPN's make $10-$20 on average. You may want to consider home health/hospice/private duty to make a...

  7. Should I Accept this Job Offer?

    Marshall1 replied to PurpleDelight's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    12 hr shifts are rarely 12 hr shifts - when you add report they are more like 13 and that's if all goes well. You have to consider that because you may be scheduled a few days in a row, run late..how...

  8. Debilitating Anxiety

    Marshall1 replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I also don't think a book will be of help. You don't say or I missed it, if you are on anything other than the Benzo. If not, you may want to consider something like an SSRI or SNRI - Lexapro can be...

  9. What do you think of 12 hour shifts?

    Marshall1 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    12 hr shifts are the only shifts that have been around for many years where I live..there is only one hospital within 50 miles that sometimes offers 8 hrs. Personally, 12 hr shifts only work for me...

  10. New Nurse, No Contacts!

    Marshall1 replied to Lahebs's topic in Georgia Nursing

    UHS Pruitt, Davita, Barrow Regional, Fresenious, St. Mary's, Cypress Healthcare, Northeast Georgia Medical, the VA..to name a few others..go to the job sites like monster, careerbuilder, indeed &...

  11. I have a BSN, should I get CNA?

    Marshall1 replied to kristint's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I can't imagine any facility - hospital, LTC, dialysis - hiring an RN as a CNA with or without the certification. I DO know a few RN's who have landed MA positions - for MA pay -

  12. Applying to 'no experience necessary' jobs and being rejected for lack of experience?

    Marshall1 replied to moodyred01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't have any advice but can tell say you are not the only one going through this. There is no nursing shortage - at least not where I live. Current experience or not - the market is tougher than...

  13. Help... Try to decided on my first nusring job

    Marshall1 replied to nursingforlife22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've worked both the rural hospital and the VA. The VA paid better but the insurance was high. They do offer federal benefits, a uniform allowance and reimbursement for travel for if needed. A rural...

  14. how long is too long?

    Marshall1 replied to IrishTraveler's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree - as long as you need/want a job keep at it. I am a seasoned nurse and am in the same position as you...interviewing, not hearing back, or hearing back and the job has been canceled or gone to...

  15. Looking the proverbial horse in the mouth

    Marshall1 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I suffer from anxiety/depression as you can see from my posts..this has gone on a long time and I have tried various things..medications, herbs, job changing (or hopping depending how one looks at...

  16. Random question: Would you wear a $300 watch to work

    Marshall1 replied to TXRN44's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't wear a $300 watch period. Too much else can be done w/that money - pay other bills, help someone else out, donate to charity...plus, with germs, potential for loss/breakage when working...

  17. VA Nurse Salary

    Marshall1 replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    How it worked for me after I applied was I was contacted for the interview - it was a panel of 3 people - then it took 3 weeks for me to find out I was the one selected. I then went for the physical,...

  18. Therapy

    Marshall1 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If your employer offers EAP that would be a good way to get started w/o having any out of pocket to pay. If you are married your spouse's employer may offer EAP too and you could tap into those...

  19. Additional Position?

    Marshall1 replied to Sangrita RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Honestly, I would not take any job that I would have to commute at least 3 hours round trip for. You need to consider cost of fuel, your time, traffic, running late getting off work, etc. If the...

  20. Burned out already

    Marshall1 replied to LaceyRN12's topic in General Nursing

    If you can financially work part time, do

  21. Too much anxiety to practice nursing

    Marshall1 replied to RNw/hope's topic in General Nursing

    You can express your concerns to your boss or you can look for a job outside of the hospital setting..hospice, home health, schools, etc. If the hospital setting is too overwhelming there are other...

  22. Hospital nurses - is it really that bad?

    Marshall1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am going to be writing a paper for a communications class I am taking and have decided to focus on hospital nursing..after reading so many posts on here about the downside of hospital nursing and my...

  23. GA board of nursing

    Marshall1 replied to RN1111's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If your test were negative I don't see how a complaint w/the BON could be filed. If you hired an attorney ask him/her to contact the hospital on your behalf and find out if they ever filed a...

  24. Nursys Verification

    Marshall1 replied to kymber281624's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Never heard of this system..I'd suggest contact the business directly and asking for an

  25. Advice please?

    Marshall1 replied to Stoogesfan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree w/GrnTea..just be honest & tell them what you have posted here - as much as you would like the position you cannot afford to work PRN and be w/o health insurance. Keep applying for LPN...