ntgale08

ntgale08

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  1. I was employed in an LTC/Rehab last month and I quit after 2 weeks of orientation because I felt that I will not be able to handle efficiently 70 patients/residents (am a fresh grad). I tendered...
  2. i found out today that they hired somebody for the schedule i requested.... this means that i won't have opportunity to be re-hired by same facility .... however, i have no regrets because i learned...
  3. Saunders comprehensive review question

    two of my classmates only used saunders cd for review in 2 months.... one of them made it and the other didn't. as for me, i used saunders for more than 3 months, day and night..... i chewed the...
  4. i felt the same way before i took the nclex.... in fact, i have changed my exam date more than 5 times.... my friend always tells me, you'll never know when you will be ready .... so when i got 90% in...
  5. nclex-pn review

    i was so scared to fail the nclex that i studied from morning to night for at least 3 months... when my computer shut down at 85, i knew i passed.... but actually, when i was taking the test, i found...
  6. Treated like crap

    omg, so these kind of people still exist.... your story is like a soap opera, it gave me a head ache. you deserve better, my
  7. thank you to each and everyone who gave their advice and feedback.... i am so touched of how concerned everyone is.......... so here's what happened: i had a pleasant meeting with everyone....
  8. katie5, i really don't remember signing anything else cause i was anxious to know how much my salary was.... i only learned how much my pay was when i received my pay check (i was indeed in their...
  9. I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and the family of your friend. And thank you for your warning. I am thinking that this warning is meant more for somebody like me who can be "naive...
  10. Lazy coworker

    i had one supervisor who just watches how you stress out and get crazy handling 70 patients without offering any help so we can provide better quality care for our residents (i heard he sneaks to...
  11. I am sad, I am numb, am I burned out?

    Am sorry to hear about your co-worker..... My brother took his own life last year. I have not fully recovered but I try to hide it especially when I am with my mom. Being the eldest in the family,...
  12. Role of LVN's in Mental Health/Psychiatric Units

    Dear All, I am so grateful for your feedback. They are all very helpful information. Now, I know how to move forward with my plans. My best regards to
  13. I am an LVN planning to apply for a job in Mental Health/Psychiatric Units. (I just got my license late last year and I only had a month experience as an LVN.... ) I heard from some of my friends...
  14. if a person is a habitual cheater, he/she, IMO, would never pass the nclex.... (how could they if they don't study well?) and most likely, he/she will attempt to cheat during the board exam and will...
  15. my co-worker set me up

    i am sorry you are in this situation but try to calm down and evaluate things in a different perspective.... i would think your DON called because you did not ask for approval nor confirmed that you...
  16. Does allnurses.com make you a better nurse?

    allnurses.com has helped me during my review for the nclex-pn board. there are many helpful members who share their review materials, experiences during the exam, how to prepare, suggested review...
  17. i agree with dusktildawn and kathy313..... usually (not always), the one who tells on somebody has an ulterior motive.... maybe they want to earn friendship (esp that you appeared to be very generous...
  18. How do I stop getting my feelings hurt?

    Hi. I've been in your situation several times- whenever I am/was new in an organization or when I get a promotion. When I was younger, I had the thinnest skin and I shed tears that would cause a...