Marisette

Marisette BSN, RN

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  1. Got fired.. Need support

    Marisette replied to uniqueguy34's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I'm sorry about your difficult experience and getting fired. I think you will recover from this. The good thing is that you have two other jobs and you don't have to use this place as a reference if...

  2. Stepping stone job

    Marisette replied to uiwhi's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if nurses really find their niche or specialty and live happily ever after. I think numerous factors contribute to the love of the work place. and consequently, the specialty. The people...

  3. Newly certified (CWCN) but want to move around

    Marisette replied to JubilleeStar17's topic in General Nursing

    How is the market for wound care nurses in Hawai? Why not apply for jobs at a couple places while you are employed. If you don't get a response, stay at your present position and extend your...

  4. If you could speak your mind...

    Marisette replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't stand people who fail to follow a treatment plan or are non-compliant. Then when their health deteriorates, they expect prompt attention, to be moved ahead of the line, with the physician...

  5. Tell me why you regret about becoming a Nurse

    Marisette replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I regret the toll nursing has taken on my joints and back after numerous years in nursing. I regret working in nursing positions under extreme stress with mediocre compensation. If I could do it over,...

  6. Eaten Alive in the ED

    Marisette replied to MillennialNurse's topic in Emergency

    This souds like a toxic work place. I would suggest you start looking for another employer if possible. I think Toxic work areas are created from the top down so I don't know if going to management is...

  7. Is money everything in this profession?

    Marisette replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    There are thousands of nurses with high professional and ethical standards in nursing practice who happen to also get paid for their service. Do we expect physicians, management or others in...

  8. What's The Best Way to Quit My Job

    Marisette replied to Shortcake_BSn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Are you feeling some guilt about leaving your employer? Don't ! They would not think twice if they felt the need to fire you. If you find another job that will make you happier, you have every right...

  9. If You Could Have Any Skill to Deal with Difficult People -- What Would It Be?

    Marisette replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would like to know how to respond to rude coworkers and phsysicians who refuse to answer a question cordially. Instead, they respond inappropriately by telling the messenger that they should know...

  10. Evil Nurses

    Marisette replied to sammiesmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This "evil" nurse is probably very insecure, with low self esteem. The only way she knows how to feel better is to make others feel bad. That way she can feel and tell others that she could do things...

  11. anyone know of any other jobs

    Marisette replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    I want a no nursing job with a living wage too. However, I could never figure that out so I focosed on changing jobs in nursing. I applied to several jobs, and like you, did not get a call. Then I...

  12. dont know what to do

    Marisette replied to martymoose's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have a cervical herniated disc, so I feel your pain. I could be wrong, but I believe you are not eligible for social security disability benefits, if you are able to do any type of work. As long as...

  13. Accepted dialysis clinic position, now having second thoughts - advice please?

    Marisette replied to Lucky724's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It sounds better now because it sounds like you will be working with another nurse. You can support each other. You will need to because technicians at the clinic will know more than you in the...

  14. Feeling lost.

    Marisette replied to kaygbean's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing can be emotionally challeging work. You can look into a different area in nursing that may be more in line with your needs. There are nurses who find a particular "niche" or field in which...

  15. Am I supposed to hate my first nursing job??

    Marisette replied to StevietheRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did not hate my first nursing job. I did experience mild anxiety the first couple of months, until I learned and felt comfortale in my new position. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it does not sound...

  16. How long was your new employee training?

    Marisette posted a topic in General Nursing

    How long was your training as a new employee, although not a new graduate? I just took on a job as a triage nurse and was expected to be on my own in 4 days. This is a new specialty for me and a new...

  17. How long was your new employee training?

    Marisette replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry you too are going through this situation. The good thing is that you will be going through this with another nurse who may be supportive. I don't understand how employers expect nurses to...

  18. Resignation in lieu of drug test? Is random testing the answer?

    Marisette replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to this. As a nurse with a work related injury, I had to choose between pain relief or work. I chose work and did not take pain medication. However, I recall a close call when I feared that a non...

  19. How would you react?

    Marisette replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's difficult to change a toxic environment. I had a manager hold a meeting once and tell the employees they had to speak to each other and stop coming to her for all petty issues. I thought she was...

  20. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    Marisette replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    So true. I have to chyme in with mine. Managers who hide in their office while their nurses are working understaffed. Managers who ask nurses to find coverage if they need days off. Managers who...

  21. Not respected by management

    Marisette replied to Stephanie041689's topic in General Nursing

    This is actually very good advice. I have provided inservices throughout the years in various nursing homes. It sounded odd to me when a non nursing administrator made decisions on issues that could...

  22. Exit Interview. Honest or not?

    Marisette replied to sungrl01's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why bother with the exit interview. Politely Refuse. What good will it do you now? It may come back to haunt you if you are looking to get employed again there. The people that remain in the...

  23. Questions about pursuing nursing

    Marisette replied to Monroe1's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh my, 57 K for bartending! I had no idea bartending payed so well. Nursing salaries vary by state, sometimes by specialty. In the midwest, with a ADN, you may start at 60K so your increase in pay...

  24. First CNA job with home healthcare?

    Marisette replied to bh_dean's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I think you will be fine. You will find that most people like talking about themselves . Your clients will take the lead and you can nod, listen and ask questions. Some patient's will tell you...

  25. Clinic job? Help

    Marisette replied to PediRN913's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you are looking forward to a more balanced life/work schedule so you are leaning towards taking this. I would do some investigation in terms of the expectations for the new job and the...