hollyjolly

hollyjolly specializes in LTAC,LTC, Med Surg.

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1. Are there any nurses who actually enjoy their jobs?

   hollyjolly replied to hollyjolly's topic in General Nursing

   Drifternurse may I ask what kind of nursing job you have with minimal

2. Are there any nurses who actually enjoy their jobs?

   hollyjolly posted a topic in General Nursing

   Ok I'm a relatively new nurse. Graduated last May and have worked in a LTAC for going on 3 months. I worked med surg last yr and failed miserably. I then went to LTC which in reality compared to my...

3. I've Had it! *Long*

   hollyjolly replied to MedicalLPN's topic in General Nursing

   I can so relate. I've been a nurse since May of 2007 and the stress can be much. On a Med Surg floor I couldn't take care of my own needs such as bathroom breaks, food, drink and medication for my...

4. How do Nurses handle the DEMANDING Work Hours?!?

   hollyjolly replied to gbarrera2's topic in General Nursing

   Personal opinion, I would not even take that job unless I needed the money real bad. That tone of that NM was terrible and I sure wouldn't want to be under her. The whole thing about mandatory...

5. New Nurse Blues

   hollyjolly replied to newnurseblues's topic in General Nursing

   Chloe, I happened to stay with the agency that employed me as a cna. I know its rare, but my agency was able to place me with a few government LTC facilities which their only requirement was for me...

6. New Nurse Blues

   hollyjolly replied to newnurseblues's topic in General Nursing

   I can so relate to you and what your going through. I graduated in May and took a job in a very busy Med Surg/telemetry unit. Even though I was told I was doing a fantastic job there, I had to...

7. quit after last 8th week of orientation. do i have to add this 2 my resume?

   hollyjolly replied to lilmaxine02's topic in General Nursing

   I would keep it off my resume. What have you to gain by putting a job you were briefly at? I speak from experience. I graduated in May of this year and started a job in July. I left in Sept. and...

8. Assisting CNA's/not able to do my own work

   hollyjolly replied to hollyjolly's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Sorry, I should have posted on the LTC

9. Assisting CNA's/not able to do my own work

   hollyjolly posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I'm a new nurse, just graduated in May and trying to find my niche. At night I take care of 60 patients and their is so much to do. Last night a CNA told me that I would be helping them with changes...

10. Is it typical to have 60 pts. at night?

    hollyjolly replied to hollyjolly's topic in Agency Nurses

    I think you are probably right-I should get a permanent staff position to get more experience. I don't always feel comfortable being such a new nurse doing agency. A permanent position would put me...

11. 2nd Career - Are you happy with your decision to become a nurse?

    hollyjolly replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I've only been a nurse since May but have come to regret it. Its just so stressful and I want to give quality care to my patients. But each day is so busy and can be quite chaotic to the point I...

12. Is it typical to have 60 pts. at night?

    hollyjolly posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I'm basically a new nurse since May and I just signed up for an agency for LTC nursing. You get 60 patients for 11p-7a. Since I'm new at this, I really don't feel comfortable with this. It seems I...

13. Am I short changing myself by working LTC?

    hollyjolly posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May of this year and took a job on a med/surg unit. I was so stressed on that unit. Even the experienced nurses seemed a bit harried. The hospital wasn't willing to place me on...

14. New nurse cracking under pressure

    hollyjolly replied to hollyjolly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would like to thank all of you for your encouragement. This has really helped me to come to terms with the decision I made. Its nice coming here to know there are people walking in the same shoes as...

15. New nurse cracking under pressure

    hollyjolly posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been in orientation the past 2 months and have recently passed my boards. I work at a very busy med surg unit that seems so chaotic to me. I feel I have worked hard but yesterday I had a...