DizzyLizzyNurse

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  1. Is it me...or is it impossible to get an interview and a job in NJ! :(

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to KittyinNj's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have been looking since January. Even the LTC place I worked at as an LPN didnt have anything. Knowing people who had jobs (they got hired before the recession or worked there as aides) in the...

  2. Will the nursing shortage ever end?

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to hopeless romantic's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they can't afford more school. Or take off more time to go to school. Plus I just read that the dental field is saturated

  3. Angel at work, monster at home....help!

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    EAP I think stands for Employee Assistance Program. It's a program that a lot of workplaces participate in and it offers free counseling and help for

  4. Advice on Caring for Mother-n-law with Stage 4 Ampullary Cancer

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to luv2bake's topic in General Nursing

    Having worked with Hospice a lot in LTC I'd second the idea of talking to your mil's hospice nurse. She'll be able to point you in the right direction. I'd say anger is common. Don't let her abuse...

  5. Angel at work, monster at home....help!

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe some time off or schedule fun things on your days off? My dad always took 10 minutes to relax at home and then we were allowed to bug him lol. Do you exercise? Maybe you can take your...

  6. Keeping TV on while sleeping = Depression??

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to nurse678's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yeah I like having the tv on (I sleep with a sleep mask on) our Ipod and a fan for the noise too. If it's cold I point the fan away from

  7. Attention all night shift nurses, techs, cnas, and pcts...

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to LifesAJourney's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked every shift and I can honestly say they are each difficult in their own way. I do get sick of hearing "It must be nice to work when everyone's asleep." I love it when day shift...

  8. Keeping TV on while sleeping = Depression??

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to nurse678's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I love sleeping with the TV or music on. I sleep better

  9. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Worked for me 2 weeks ago!

  10. No nursing shortage: roll call!

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    There are two main companies that run the majority of hospitals around here. I decided to call the HR recruiters to see if maybe they would talk to me about jobs or help me in some way. The one...

  11. New ICU nurse

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to BloodyMedic's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to say

  12. No nursing shortage: roll call!

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the California ad from Buffalo Craigslist:

  13. No nursing shortage: roll call!

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    Also I was looking at Craigslist just to see if anything was there and they had listings for CA which I know from reading here doesn't have enough jobs for people who live there. Why are they...

  14. No nursing shortage: roll call!

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked LTC for 10 years, 7 as an LPN. There aren't any jobs for me in LTC. I've applied for every single job I am qualified for. At least for me it's not a matter of being too picky. Ay this...

  15. No nursing shortage: roll call!

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to nurse in Hawaii! Buffalo, NY here. There are a few jobs but it's almost impossible to get a job as a new grad unless you know someone. I've been applying for jobs since January with...

  16. Will the nursing shortage ever end?

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to hopeless romantic's topic in General Nursing

    Well I got 2 rejections from jobs today, 3 the other

  17. Could use some advice or a listening ear...new RN, newly abusive husband

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to seekinganonymity's topic in General Nursing

    And please, please get some counseling to find out why you pick abusive drunks to marry. Usually there are clues if you look back. I know hind sight is always 20/20 but you don't want to end up with...

  18. Could use some advice or a listening ear...new RN, newly abusive husband

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to seekinganonymity's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure it's too late to press charges? GL and remember YOU ARE BETTER THAN THIS!!!! Do not believe him when he comes crawling back to you and promising to change and that things will be better...

  19. Catholic Hospitals

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Nursing

    I do know someone who had a choice between working at 2 hospitals, one a Catholic hospital and she chose her job based on the fact that the Catholic hospital wouldn't cover contraceptive as part of...

  20. JULY NCLEX-ers!!

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to jelly221,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    SATA = select all that apply. It means the question has more than 1 answer and you have to get them all right or it's all wrong. They are tough! The trick is you sign onto your account at Pearson...

  21. JULY NCLEX-ers!!

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to jelly221,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you

  22. How long is your commute?

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to OnaTrek's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that would be an interesting commute!!!! :lol2: That would be kinda cool. Or I'm just a little jealous of your ability to fly stand

  23. NEW GRAD, somebody's gotta give me chance!!!!!!!!!!!

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to NayD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel ya. Got 3 rejections today alone. :crying2::crying2: And I've been an LPN 7 years and was an aide before

  24. pt complaint/called to office

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to AggieNurse99's topic in General Nursing

    I hope they were educated after filing this complaint. Probably not, but I can hope

  25. JULY NCLEX-ers!!

    DizzyLizzyNurse replied to jelly221,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I bet you do