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  1. What job can I get with Exercise Science and Nursing Degree

    namazonian posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all, Since I'm still at my LTC job (week 7), I want to know what else I can do so that I can either work per diem at the LTC job or Leave completely when the time is right. I have a degree in...

  2. My daughter is quitting nursing school!

    namazonian replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos to you baldnurse!! If I had known what I knew now, I don't think I would have shelled out for an accelerated BSN degree only to be miserable working as a LTC (only thing I could get)nurse now ....

  3. New Nurse. Need help, Please. What are my options???

    namazonian replied to jkRN223's topic in General Nursing

    Just found this thread and it really struck accord with me as I am in LTC. I've been at my present job 7 months yesterday and I still loathe it. I don't think patient care is for me and I'd rather...

  4. What career step got you into OB?

    namazonian replied to rainbowsandsunshine's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This sounds like great advice because I think this is one area I definitely want to be. I don't like

  5. Update on LTC job from Hades

    namazonian replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    Hi systoli, Thanks firstly for the advice. I confronted the person and had a meeting with the higher ups with the person and it was quite interesting. Long story short so far this person has backed...

  6. Update on LTC job from Hades

    namazonian posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I posted a while back on a ltc job that I'd acquired and that I'd had a rough experience with (bad orientation, overstretched DON, etc) At any rate, things have gotten better as far as...

  7. LTC is making me hate nursing!!!

    namazonian replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All I can say is that I am praying for you. I am at the point where you are except this is the end of my first week after an "8 week" orientation. Yesterday I almost quit right in the middle of my...

  8. Update on LTC job and I am still stressed and annoyed

    namazonian posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, A few weeks back I wanted to jump ship on this job as I had posted and yesterday I wanted to do it again even though I decided to stay. The problem for the past 4 weeks besides the load has...

  9. Update on LTC job and I am still stressed and annoyed

    namazonian replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    onaclearday - I just looked up the specs and I believe its 6 mos. working history and at least 8k gross (at least in ny but I am

  10. Update on LTC job and I am still stressed and annoyed

    namazonian replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    Hi onaclearday, Funny you ask about the unemployment compensation because I had been mulling this over in my mind as of late. I'm not sure how long you have to work but I believe it is an...

  11. Update on LTC job and I am still stressed and annoyed

    namazonian replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    Now that you've mentioned it INLPN, I just looked up the ratings of my facility and overall it is 2/5. No wonder.

  12. Prayers please

    namazonian replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    My prayers are with you as well. I am being stretched to my limit and I am still

  13. Update on LTC job

    namazonian posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi all, after 6 weeks of orientation at the ltc job, i've officially had it and will be resigning. there were too many signs things were awry and i fear for so many things on a daily basis. my...

  14. Update on LTC job

    namazonian replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I appreciate all of your responses and after reading them through and speaking with friends and family I've decided to keep the job until something better comes along. I spend nearly...

  15. So many ways to mess up!

    namazonian replied to NamasteNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Amen to your statement

  16. Update on LTC job

    namazonian replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    Hi doggal, I will be resigning as of tomorrow. I spoke with my mom and previous professor and they agree that continuing to work with this place is a no go. I'm frugal and have gone without so many...

  17. Update on LTC job

    namazonian replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Carol, Believe me, I'm ready to submit my resignation letter on Monday. I've never felt so used and demeaned in any job in my life and I've worked many. I feel like a laborer and nothing more. I...

  18. Update on LTC job

    namazonian replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    Hi INLPN93, Exactly what "bonuses" do you mean? I'm willing to work base right now as long as I am actually being oriented and not fearing for my life (and license) and patient's lives on a daily...

  19. Update on LTC job

    namazonian replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    Hi nursejoed, I was almost conjuring something descent to think about LTC several times but you hit the nail right on the head with this one. I feel that if I'm not part of the solution, I will soon...

  20. Update on LTC job

    namazonian replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    Hi onaclearday, That is how I'm feeling now. I feel hopeless and prone to mistakes. I feel that if I keep going especially in my mental state now I will just end up getting fired or my license...

  21. How long did you stay?!

    namazonian replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Started and still am at my first job. 6 weeks and counting and I'm terrified that I hate it so much and I'm still in orientation. The signs are all there that this job is not the business but I am...

  22. Just started my first nursing job in LTC and it is killing me!!!

    namazonian replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Carol, In this instance I felt like I was powerless because a.) I'm still and orientee and haven't been on the unit that long, b.) jobs are hard to come by and c.) being one of color I feel almost...

  23. Just started my first nursing job in LTC and it is killing me!!!

    namazonian posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I just started a job in LTC in NJ and am still an orientee (4 weeks left) and I already hate it. At this point I'm not sure if the hospital setting would be much better because I realize that...

  24. Just started my first nursing job in LTC and it is killing me!!!

    namazonian replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Blackhearted nurse, I am definitely trying for more areas and will consider psych especially if I can find positions that don't require so much experience. I have my previous degree and am still...

  25. Are you being "hounded" to pay back student loans-

    namazonian replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    @kcmylorn, Wow is all I can say. No matter what I am always thinking of the future and right now I still feel so uncertain especially in these