K.Jamison, RN

K.Jamison, RN has 13 years experience and specializes in LTC, nurse instructor.

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1. personal gripe about new doctor

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

   Thank you. The reason why my daughter tested positive on the mono blot test may be due to the fact she had mono when she was 9 years old. From the articles I have read, once a person has mono, they...

2. personal gripe about new doctor

   K.Jamison, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   my daughter has been very ill recently. Because of the failure of her previous doctor to diagnose, I was given the choice of a NEW doctor. Very new. She just recently received her license as an MD....

3. interview with addictions facility CEO

   K.Jamison, RN replied to K.Jamison, RN's topic in Addictions

   I think your idea is good. I have been so upset since this interview. I don't understand what kind of person they want working for them, but I am a nurse and I do think all people deserve compassion...

4. interview with addictions facility CEO

   K.Jamison, RN replied to K.Jamison, RN's topic in Addictions

   you are exactly right. The CEO has been there way too long and her ideas are outdated. She has a Masters in Social Work, not nursing and she judged me on the idea that I am nice? What does she want...

5. Nurses really aren't the smartest people

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

   my cousin couldn't pass the entrance test to become a nurse, so her mother, my aunt, is always telling my mother that my cousin never really wanted to be a nurse anyway! Guess my cousin didn't tell...

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

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

   when I started out as a RN back in 1996, $12 was the beginning rate. Most of the nursing assistants that I have trained in the past are starting out between $9.00 to $10.00 an hour and given 6 weeks...

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

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

   yes I was wondering the same thing. I bet she doesn't work for $12 an hour. She tried to justify the wages by saying they are state funded. I know for a fact that she isn't getting that low of a...

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

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

   the administrator told me that since the nurse stepped down from the nursing position, he is NOT to act as a nurse in any capacity, so I wouldn't have him as

9. interview with addictions facility CEO

   K.Jamison, RN posted a topic in Addictions

   I had an interview yesterday with our local addictions facility CEO and charge nurse. This is an inpatient facility, but also treats clients on an outpatient basis too. My interview was a nightmare....

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

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

    no, no typo. She stated it 2 times. $12.00 an hour. The program assistants who are like certified nursing assistants get paid $8.25 and they pass food trays, play games with the clients, toilet,...

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

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

    I have checked the minimum salary for RN's in this area and it's about $21.00 an hour. That is also the starting wages in LTC which around here usually are the lowest paying employers. No, it's not...

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

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

    yes I do consider it a slap in the face. The administrator wants me so badly, yet she says they can only pay $12.00 an hour. Minimum wage is $8.25 and that is what my daughter is making as a waitress...

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

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

    thank you all for your replies. This is a part time no benefits job. I will have to pass medications, give insulin, take out the all trash, supervise program assistants and work every Tuesday and...

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

    K.Jamison, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was offered a position in an adult day care and what is the wage? $12.00 an hour. I find this insulting. Any one else find this insulting or am I being silly? Thanks