Krissy NY

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  1. Slandered at work by another nurse...need advice asap

    Krissy NY replied to rosieseattle's topic in General Nursing

    It upsets me very much that someone would do things to cost someone their livilihood or try and tarnish a career. The idea that she suggested you be fired is unbelievable. As a new nurse she should be...

  2. arrogant nurses

    Krissy NY replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't let this experience shy you away from becoming a nurse. I am in the exact same situation as you...except when I get treated like that I go elsewhere asap. Maybe try home care...a one on one...

  3. Checking every hour for feedback

    Krissy NY replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

    I think I made a huge mistake getting into healthcare. I have had a horrible experience and I come here for help and support and I get ignored. It's great for the ego. where is that chocolate cake I...

  4. Checking every hour for feedback

    Krissy NY posted a topic in General Nursing

    I posted this yesterday. I am hoping someone will make a comment...good or bad. I called these people today to inquire about my check and was told abruptly that it would be mailed and hung up on. I am...

  5. arrogant nurses

    Krissy NY replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dear purple I too am a CNA and honey this problem is rampant. I am in New York so even the CNA's have very bad attitudes. I have left jobs because of this and have come here for help. It is good you...

  6. What could be wrong?? (hives)

    Krissy NY replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    It could be stress. When I was in junior high I was so "freaked out" trying to be popular my entire body was engorged in hived every night at bedtime when I picked out my outfit for the next day. My...

  7. horrible orientation at hospital

    Krissy NY replied to Krissy NY's topic in Nursing Career

    After she said "go ahead and sign out and I'll tell the nurse" I remember I said "this is not good..I need to support myself" and she said "I know, I feel so sorry for you" and just walked

  8. horrible orientation at hospital

    Krissy NY posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi everyone. I am a CNA and I have posted here before on my job dilemmas. I am a shy soft spoken person and often times it makes things difficult for me in the job setting. Recently I was thrilled to...

  9. Asked for help and got the opposite!

    Krissy NY replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

    I am in between jobs and I have been interviewing, but I am getting down to the wire financially. I had to get up the nerve to call my father for help and he really let me have it. I posted here b4...

  10. Asked for help and got the opposite!

    Krissy NY posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in between jobs and I have been interviewing, but I am getting down to the wire financially. I had to get up the nerve to call my father for help and he really let me have it. I posted here b4...

  11. What do they teach you about death & dying in nursing school?

    Krissy NY replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in General Nursing

    My mother has been gone five years now. I have not had any "experiences"...but what I do know is if I (I am a Catholic) say my prayer to St. Jude and throw in "hey mom can you put a good word in" I...

  12. Leaving nursing

    Krissy NY replied to wandering_rn's topic in General Nursing

    You made it through nursing school! You worked in ICU! My gosh I dream of getting through school and working in such a demanding unit! Well..if all else fails you can move to New York. We need smart...

  13. Depressed about job experiences as CNA

    Krissy NY posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I always get great feedback here so I have decided to once again share my experience. I am a new CNA (5 months now) and I became a CNA to dip my toe in the water of nursing. I also...

  14. Depressed about job experiences as CNA

    Krissy NY replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

    Everything you all have shared is very helpful. Third shift I think you really struck a cord though. Maybe I am so full of insecurities from past experiences that I assume things at certain times. We...

  15. Depressed about job experiences as CNA

    Krissy NY replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

    During my interview in the oncology unit of a hospital I was asked why I had left my position in LTC. I told them I very much wanted to work in a hospital as I could gain new skills and work with all...

  16. I am a worried CNA

    Krissy NY posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hello I am a CNA at a large long term care health care facility, most of my residents have alzheimers or are quite combative I am 32 and the other CNA's I work with are 21 or 22. They are extremely...

  17. I am a worried CNA

    Krissy NY replied to Krissy NY's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am not accustomed to dealing with the low life I had the misfortune of working with. I feel that the "hard" lifestyle these people were entertaining effected their behavior at work as well as their...

  18. Not sure if I have what it takes to be a cna?

    Krissy NY replied to kimburlynn's topic in General Nursing

    I am a CNA and also plan on going on to my LPN. I think that to be a CNA you have to care for people and demonstrate compassion and regard. You have to be responsible (your residents really depend on...

  19. Privacy question

    Krissy NY posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have posted many times regarding my position as a CNA in LTC. It has been an extremely negative one. To sum it up, I have watched CNA's be neglectful of residents, I have watched LPN's be verbally...

  20. Privacy question

    Krissy NY replied to Krissy NY's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    :) I started my new job and so far so good. The RN who is orientating me is lovely and I will be working the day shift (not 3 to 11) It is a bit of a commute but well worth it....I want to leave my...

  21. I did it!

    Krissy NY posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am the CNA who posted often about the miserable conditions of the nursing home I worked in. I gave my resignation and start a new job tomorrow. I miss my residents and my heart is still with...

  22. What are your methods for keeping your cool at work?

    Krissy NY replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there No it is not you! I consider myself a very even tempered empathetic and caring person...but I too have a resident who could catapult me into a raging b*tch without some strength She is a tiny...

  23. Mamma's Boys (vent)

    Krissy NY replied to Loribabble's topic in General Nursing

    LOL She also did all of his laundry and cooked him dinner each night...so she was told not to call during "their dinner". I could tell so many anecdotes from that brief affair. I know the mother told...

  24. Nurse with a history of eating disorder?

    Krissy NY replied to TomoeHotaru's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Seek the help you need..and get into that school no matter what it takes. I do not think you should be discredited for this. I am not sure how it works, but what I do know is experience is the best...

  25. Nurses who smoke

    Krissy NY replied to Fivestar22's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am glad you got a laugh...now excuse me...the pizza guy is at the door lol Mondays were invented for