TeaPlease

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  1. I couldn't believe they were hiring nurses...even new grads

    TeaPlease replied to JustCheckin''s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Please note that some states allow the labor department to specify that you are ineligible for compensation if you are terminated or quit. The only way to receive unemployment is if you were laid off....

  2. should I call a nurse manager directly about a job?

    TeaPlease replied to sommeil's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I interviewed with a DON last week and was told I had the job. I've called HR to follow up and was told that they're still interviewing. Kind of sitting on my hands here as i don't want to stir up any...

  3. Curious about Exit interviews

    TeaPlease replied to 86toronado's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Keep it positive. In today's workplace, your new job might turn out to be a nightmare. If you want to keep the door open, please keep any negative comments to yourself, or away from an exit

  4. ASN new grad in nursing homes/long term care

    TeaPlease replied to Jmd1128's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nursing pay has decreased considerably in recent years. You might want to do some research re current rates for RN's in your area. You can also research current jobs. It's a different world compared...

  5. Help i"m overwhelmed and scared

    TeaPlease replied to julimom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Kudos to CheesePotato, great advice. When I returned to nursing after a two-year break i had a preceptor who just HATED watching me fumble along when she could do it better, faster, and to her own...

  6. LPN cancelled everywhere in AZ but GWCC

    TeaPlease replied to MarkinAZ's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Google "LPN job" for any state in the US. You'll find a few part time/PRN positions open. The LPN is going the way of the dinosaur....experienced or not. Sad! Many LPN's have a much higher degree of...

  7. My 1st LPN job!!!! Night shift...FREAKING out!!

    TeaPlease replied to Arcadia73's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You will orient with another nurse on your job. You should have plenty of opportunities to give insulin injections, straight cath for urine samples, and perform other tasks that you are currently...

  8. Rejection has got me so low

    TeaPlease replied to nursingosaurus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Focus on the positive. You have a job. The nursing market is saturated right now and many of us are not so fortunate. Continue with the interveiws, at least you got far enough in the process that you...

  9. How do you get a very combative patient to take a shower

    TeaPlease replied to esunada's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked in a LTC facility where the rules were arbitrary ~ residents MUST be bathed on their shower day, they MUST eat meals in the dining room ~ despite combative/inappropriate behavior. Needless...