Dragonfly777

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1. called in sick, nurse manager calling back (inappropriate tactics?)

   Dragonfly777 replied to jbaggins's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with you and support your point of view. Must be really nice to work together with your husband on the same floor and same schedule. On the NM behalf, I think she was desperate...but...

2. My seven month journey in ICU has ended.

   Dragonfly777 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Where are you? They are so many other choices out there. Hospital environment is like wolf's den. There's a hierarchy of some sort, I know this for a fact........we all started the same, even the most...

3. Do FNP's really make 80k to 90k a year?

   Dragonfly777 replied to mariposabella's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I agree.....I think if your passionate about something then the money will follow. I understand that knowing the pay for the future is an important factor into deciding a career but should not be...

4. Is it me? What happened to nursing?

   Dragonfly777 replied to Burlshoe114's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I agree 100% with you. Nursing in books and before graduating seemed like one of the best jobs anyone could have. Higher pay, good hours, respect and feeling rewarded all the time. jejej big shock in...

5. does anyone regret this career?

   Dragonfly777 replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

   This is more like a venting thread. It's good to let your feelings out, one way or another. Otherwise, it just dwells in your deepest thoughts. I like and enjoy nursing and the nursing skills we...

6. Need advice here! If I want skills experience where should I go?

   Dragonfly777 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I work pedi home health which is great. Could not ask for anything else better, but I also work for a SNH. The skills in both are limited, I would think. I feel like I'm missing a lot that I had...

7. What is keeping New Grads/less experienced Nurses from being hired and solutions?

   Dragonfly777 replied to ceebeeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Agree with previous comments. Once you get experience and learn what you needed to learn then those months that you worked for count as experience and looks great on your resume, rather than no...

8. What is keeping New Grads/less experienced Nurses from being hired and solutions?

   Dragonfly777 replied to ceebeeRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   This is just me, I read previous posting on how they wouldn't take a paycut. I certainly would, in fact I often asked my employer to consider giving me a paycut for at least two months while I was...

9. I got a JOB!

   Dragonfly777 replied to mama.RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   But go on...tells us everything. What's your dream job and how long did you wait, is this your first nursing

10. Tired of LTC...

    Dragonfly777 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    join the club!!!! Make some time to indulge yourself by eating something you like or talking to a resident you enjoy. I find happiness through some pts that I trust and they show appreciation for...

11. Fired from first RN job...does it get better?

    Dragonfly777 replied to namiller1213's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sorry to hear that, it seems that they were not conscientious at all with you or the fact that you were a new nurse. Piece of advise stick with the good nurses or even LVN's or CNA, for that fact...

12. ? if I want to become a CRNA where should I begin to work?

    Dragonfly777 replied to Dragonfly777's topic in First Year After Licensure

    K thanks everyone, I get it they really want anyone to have experience with the most critical and risky skills/procedures done within healthcare facilities. Well, the best way to go about it would be...

13. Dermatology office pays $13/hour

    Dragonfly777 replied to 50kn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    'pls don't settle for that......RNs make and deserve more than $13.00/hr.....I know the job is easy...but the risk and your license is at stake and that will cost you more than the $13.00/hr. If they...

14. Nursing Graduate Support Program Application

    Dragonfly777 replied to sj73201's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    call them back, and tell them you can't find it if she can direct you with someone who

15. What do you look for in your CNA's

    Dragonfly777 replied to jwkwildland's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    To be honest.....be nice, tell them you work hard, that your able to lift heavy things.....big plus for guys cause they need strong arms to move patients. Say your patient, and empathize with others....