Leelee2

Leelee2

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  1. Job offers after months of nothing/zip/zilch/nada/zero

    Leelee2 replied to JoblessNewGradRN's topic in General Nursing

    I voted for hospital A, but I see that you have made a decision. Good Luck to

  2. Do you think working for the same company for 20+ yrs..

    Leelee2 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    I would say it depends on the employers views. Some may appreciate your 20 years of loyalty and look at that as a positive. Others may see it as stagnate, and may be concerned with how you will...

  3. Wrong reasons for going into nursing.

    Leelee2 replied to madfowl's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, How many years have you been in nursing? Are you a nurse? Or a student? Nursing has it's pro's and con's always. Doesn't matter what your intentions are or where your heart is at. I...

  4. What is the least amount you would work for as a RN?

    Leelee2 replied to K.Jamison, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Good choice, keep on looking, you will find something soon! Good luck to

  5. how is the LPN market lately

    Leelee2 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In wisconsin LPN market is ok, if you don't mind LTC. Extremely rough job market for RN new grads in my area though...everyone wants them to have experience. Seeing some of them starting in LTC...

  6. working under the RN's

    Leelee2 replied to Leelee2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Per my states nurse practice act, LPN's do not do initial assessments, or IV PUSH meds, they also must notify the RN in changes of patient condition...makes it hard when RN also has her own heavy...

  7. working under the RN's

    Leelee2 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have some questions for other LPN's. What do you do when the RN you are working under is "too busy right now" to come assess your patient??? You try to pin them down for when they can come to...

  8. Flu shot 2010-2011

    Leelee2 replied to alibliss's topic in General Nursing

    After hearing that, I will be passing on getting the flu shot this year. Thanks for the

  9. A break from nursing??

    Leelee2 replied to septvirgo03's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I am currently taking a break from nursing. What am I doing? Taking care of myself, (having some major health issues.) Since my condition worsens with stress, I cut out the nursing, at least...

  10. Anyone ever been denied life insurance???

    Leelee2 replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    Not denied, but pay higher premium due to medical issues and having

  11. Can your employer call you back after you called off sick and demand you come in??

    Leelee2 replied to princessnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Sure they can ask you to come in anyway, you can stand up for yourself and tell them "as I told you in the first phone call, I am out sick today." If you really want to make a point, you could go on...

  12. Work calling 3-4+ times a week to come in

    Leelee2 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I don't miss that phone ringing, and being guilt tripped into coming in on a day off! You have to look at your priorities, and for me, my health comes before work. I let them know that, but they...

  13. Can you be fired after giving notice??

    Leelee2 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    My thought is that they will not be giving you a rehire status, and i wouldn't expect to get the letter of recommendation either. The place does sound toxic, I would be leaving immediately, before...

  14. Can I be a nurse if I'm not a morning person?

    Leelee2 replied to wannabeanRN90's topic in General Nursing

    Not a morning person, and have ADHD plus other conditions. Days never worked well, but PM's were great for me for Many years! NOC's can be tough on your health, as can working days if you are not an...

  15. How many of you nurses do NOT have health insurance

    Leelee2 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently sick with active Graves disease, no insurance...Bills are pilling up quick, all those labs are expensive. Too sick to work, and can't afford independant policy at $500 a month, with...

  16. Have you ever felt defeated?

    Leelee2 replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    duplicate,

  17. Have you ever felt defeated?

    Leelee2 replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    Times are tough right now, the economy still sucks...in most areas of the US. Those who are working are working harder and doing more with less, for example where I work they have cut many activity...

  18. What advice would you give to prospective nursing students?

    Leelee2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious what kind of advice other nurse's here would give to other prosepective nursing students? Mine would be, check out last years placement statistics at your school of choice. Don't be...

  19. What advice would you give to prospective nursing students?

    Leelee2 replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    So very

  20. Is this not illegal??

    Leelee2 replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    sasha2lady, Just a warning, be careful...with what you say and who you say it to. Be careful of what you do, and don't do, while you are at work. Retaliation by staff or management is real, it can...

  21. lvn/lpn in hospital setting

    Leelee2 replied to erosa962's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Working for an agency like PRN Nurses, can be risky. You are going into a facility blind, no idea where items (like drsg's, etc) are, and expected to do a good job without having the experience of...

  22. lvn/lpn in hospital setting

    Leelee2 replied to erosa962's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I went from LTC, to Med/Surg in Hospital setting. It depends on hospitals in your area, if they are open to hiring LPN's. In my area, due to the economy and cost saving measures, they employ a...

  23. Choosing a LTC/SNF to work at as a new nurse

    Leelee2 replied to kari2009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One of the things I would look into when applying at a LTC facility, is the most recent survery, paying close attention to the things the facility was cited for, how many citations they received (20...

  24. Going to an unaccredited school?

    Leelee2 replied to SusGob711's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your state board of licensing first, in my state only graduates from accredited nursing programs are eligible to take state board

  25. Vaccines Required for Nursing School

    Leelee2 replied to Dahlia1694's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    TB skin test or chest xray. All other vaccinations, are recommended, not required