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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 Exercise Science and Sports Studies as well as a BSN i...

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 . I've developed a thick skin over the 8 months th...

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 something (perhaps OR nurse) that doesn't involve m...

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

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 off but I still don't trust them. It just T's me ...

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 me adjusting to the functions of the position BUT t...

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 shift but I thought how much danger the patients wo...

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 been my preceptor. The sad part is that I was tol...

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 close)

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 accumulation of moneys that needs to happen to get it. Still...

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

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

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 preceptors only cared that they didn't "want to leave l...

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 all of my free time job searching and I've got some ...

Amen to your statement Ms_Orion!!!

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 times that I believe at this point considering wha...

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 don't think I need to go the route of antidepressa...

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 basis. As for the facility being "young" this is also ...

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 be part of the problem. I don't see a " system" b...

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 seized. I know in this economy its tough but I feel th...

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 still looking for work with not too much luck and I...

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 it is nearly as stressful. I'm kind of upset that ...

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 as if I'm not allowed to speak out because it woul...

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 looking to incorporated it into a job with 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 times.