oklahoma~dreamin replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing
Background checks usually include only criminal convictions and sometimes credit checks. A suspension probably wouldn't come up unless that employer tells them when they call to verify the previous...
If the supervisor is aware of how mom treats staff, but does not coddle the behavior, that is one thing. I don't think the OP has indicated either way how the supervisor handles it. However, if the...
oklahoma~dreamin replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing
After reading these last few pages, I'm going to interject here and say that I've found many of these replies to be extremely rude, condescending, and just plain mean to the OP, who if anyone would...
I'm a new CNA also, got my license same timeframe as you. But I can already tell you, that if it was me, I'd start looking for another job. It will most likely only get
oklahoma~dreamin replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing
:redbeathe **hugs** I'm sure you are a great nurse. I am like you that I don't want to get involved in drama or gossip and feel bad for the others that are getting talked about. I tell myself that...
The place I work is an Intermediate Care Facility for Mentally Retarded, or ICF/MR for short. The particular home I'm in has high functioning residents. All have mild to moderate mental retardation...
I'm 5'2" also. Don't all of you "shorties" just love shopping? Yay! LOL Just yesterday I went to 4 different stores to find petite scrubs. The only ones that were decent for me were Landau and...
oklahoma~dreamin replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing
OP thank you! I feel that we all need to remember that on those days that you think things can't get any worse and everything just sucks..... somewhere, someone has it worse than you. Everyone needs...
Finally found out tonight that I passed my skills exam! I thought all weekend I had failed for sure! My skills were: - Handwashing (everyone gets this) - Ambulate with gait belt - Denture care -...
Hi all! I just finished class this week, passed my written exam already and my skills test is scheduled for next week. I am nervous about it, but practice practice, right? And I already have a job...
I tried on the Petite Medium size Cherokee drawstring flare pants last week and almost bought them! I'm 5'2" also and thought they fit well for me, not too short at all. No thoughts of floods! I ended...
oklahoma~dreamin replied to Generic ER Nurse's topic in Nursing Career
Can't help on your career path leads, but as far as where to move, I'd suggest Colorado. Either Denver or Colorado Springs areas, lots of snow sporting, mountain climbing, great hospitals, it may be...