gaylarn4

gaylarn4

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  1. The Nightingale Pledge.

    gaylarn4 replied to waufah's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am 66 years old, have been on medical leave for my knee since September. I was tentatively okayed to return mid May. I have no serious medical issues except high BP. I work in an ICE detention...

  2. Where are all the nursing jobs?

    gaylarn4 replied to neurogirl77's topic in Nursing Career

    @neurogirl77- I moved from Illinois to CA to take my first correctional position,via a contract agency. (I lived in CA years ago and have grown children here.)It is a federal facility, one of the...

  3. I want to quit first RN job after a few weeks.

    gaylarn4 replied to newgradrn2016's topic in General Nursing

    This is not where I would start as a new grad. That said, personally I wouldn't work in LTC at any time LOL! Unfortunately, with the way these facilities staff (actually, DON'T staff appropriately!),...

  4. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    gaylarn4 replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would never had participated-and I certainly would have obtained a lawyer. Let the job search

  5. What is the secret to getting along with custody?

    gaylarn4 replied to Findingmynitch's topic in Correctional

    that's disgusting! I am trying to get into correctional nursing and hope I don't have to deal with losers like that!! I think I have read other posts that said certain types of corrections nursing are...

  6. The ridiculousness of basing reimbursement on customer satisfaction

    gaylarn4 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely agree!!!!!!!!!! I think this is going to backfire on them (hosp admin) in the long run- they are basically taking the attention off of what nurses are supposed to do and making it even...

  7. Scared at new job in psychiatric hospital

    gaylarn4 replied to GypseyGirl's topic in Psychiatric

    Fuzzy= Well that just proves my point-it's the people you really have to look out for!!!!! PS- I was making a general statement-I know that you deal with the "parents" of the pets which I have no...

  8. Area of hospital with minimal vomit...

    gaylarn4 replied to alxndria.mrqtt's topic in General Nursing

    So did I!!! Especially the part about sucking it up............sorry!! I have a needle phobia and have gotten used to nurses that laugh at me so I have no room to make fun of

  9. Area of hospital with minimal vomit...

    gaylarn4 replied to alxndria.mrqtt's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl:

  10. Scared at new job in psychiatric hospital

    gaylarn4 replied to GypseyGirl's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh he** no!!!!!!! I would rather work as a vet tech (prefer animals to peeps anyway LOL) !! I would probably be less fearful of the animals

  11. Scared at new job in psychiatric hospital

    gaylarn4 replied to GypseyGirl's topic in Psychiatric

    Couldn't agree more-this is way too dangerous and NOT WORTH IT IMO!!! I am trying to get into corrections and may have a shot at it soon. I know jobs are hard to come by but I would rather go to...

  12. So unhappy, then a huge life change--is this a sign?

    gaylarn4 replied to wannabecnl's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You may need to talk to someone- your EAP is an option-it could help. So sorry about your mother. We all have different strengths in our "emotional constitution". Do what is best for you-talking to...

  13. What's your weird quirk?

    gaylarn4 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Cleaning dentures :barf01:I do it without hardly

  14. What's your weird quirk?

    gaylarn4 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I am a needle phobic RN-yep it's true!! I hate even the smell of the alcohol wipe and can get woozy:eek: I hate getting them for sure and giving them to others. I too am neurotic about getting in the...

  15. What do I do???finanlly got a job but....

    gaylarn4 replied to BeautifulTree's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OMG! I would not let this pass me by, considering how long you have been looking etc! That said, it can be a tightrope walk-wait some more for something local, or grab this NOW!! Only you can decide...

  16. Nurse Manager said she can't give professional reference???

    gaylarn4 replied to kat,rn's topic in General Nursing

    Going through the same thing-I too was shocked and upset! But yep, they have them go through HR!! HR did send me a form to sign (companies are covering themselves, something about not wanting to get...

  17. Anyone else feel like a robot reciting customer service scripts all the time?

    gaylarn4 replied to rntj's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Exactly!!! Actions speak louder than (scripted

  18. Rank/sequence numbers?

    gaylarn4 replied to slotowc's topic in Correctional

    It can be pretty good! Means you are in the top 3 ranks (you have to be in the top 3 to even get considered). and I think in that 3rd ranking, you are number 19 in line. You can go to the area of the...

  19. I'm Freaking Out and Frantic! Please, Help Me!

    gaylarn4 replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    Best article I have ever read that has helped me. every description is me. Thank you for such an encouraging and helpful article from the bottom of my

  20. Anyone else dealing with anxiety/emotional issues?

    gaylarn4 replied to rntj's topic in General Nursing

    you just described me LOL! Excellent tips here.....and my panic attacks did

  21. Becoming a Nurse After 40

    gaylarn4 replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck and congrats to you for going back! :yeah:I was almost 50 when I graduated in 2003-just wish my joints weren't feeling like they are

  22. how long to wait?

    gaylarn4 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have gotten calls for interviews anywhere from 2 weeks to two or more months from my application

  23. How to find a job in correctional health?

    gaylarn4 replied to cayenne06's topic in Correctional

    you might try googling under "Mass department of corrections". There are usually county, city or state facilities, I believe. Good

  24. Areas that are hiring RN's??

    gaylarn4 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have 5+ years as psych RN-does anyone know which states are hiring nurses at this

  25. Experience working at RCMC?

    gaylarn4 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello! Just wondering if anyone is or has worked psych at Riverside County Medical Center facility? I will have to move from out of state, was just offered this RN position after one phone