CJ NV

CJ NV

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  1. Does "All Nurses" ever make you feel discouraged?

    Most LVN's I know either work in skilled nursing ,clinics and correctional facilities where I am but not sure if these facilities are still hiring.You may have to check the
  2. It can be upsetting but don't let them bother you.There's always people like that in the field.As long as you do your job right that's all that matters.Going to nursing for the wrong reasons will...
  3. No hospital experience

    It's really sad,it's difficult to get nursing jobs in the Philippines.I know of some friends who worked at call centers after nursing graduation because of the higher pay.The longer you stay at the...
  4. Fil-Am Considering Studying in the Philippines

    I don't have much to offer but I know it's cheaper to study in the Philippines.The problem is to get licensed in California.There's been a lot of changes in the their regulations especially foreign...
  5. Fired for med error

    I assume you have the union helping you through this whole ordeal.I know how employers can be so brutal,they're trying to protect their investment.At least they gave you an option to resign.It could...
  6. Flu vaccine and H1N1 vaccine...

    Thanks for the link,it's what I
  7. I saw in the evening news,there's people in long line for H1N1 vaccine but what confuses me is that in the other news I saw on tv that flu vaccine will also cover H1N1.I know that we're not suppose to...
  8. Does nursing really suck that badly?

    Like most other jobs,nursing can be like that.It can be good and can be bad(believe me I myself went through tough times in my carreer) but if your heart is set on helping people and that's where your...
  9. Do you calculate drip rates anymore?

    As far as I'm concerned,it's always a good practice to learn and know how to calculate drip rates and not just relying on pumps.In the hospital where I worked,it's a part of the hiring process and our...
  10. Retire in the Philippines...

    Is there anyone retired from the Philippines here?.Am I in the wrong place?.I really felt left
  11. Hi everyone.:) I don't even know if I'm asking the right question but all I know was this is the place for retirees or inactive nurses to gain more information on the subject matter. I am a young new...
  12. Thanks all for your comments,I really appreciated it.It meant a lot to
  13. Charting Bloopers

    Another medical chart bloopers."Pt.complaining of headache.Tylenol given as ordered.Checked back with patient one hour later and head
  14. Retired, now what?

    That's a very difficult question to answer as far as I'm concerned because I'm still trying to find out for myself what I should do after I got put on permanent disability retirement due to a...
  15. Visually impaired nurses

    I have been trying to connect with other nurses who have visual impairment like I do for a long time and found this awesome site and this forum.I know how you feel.I'm now early retired due to a...
  16. Someone probably pushed her buttons really hard at work
  17. Better than pulling her hair out during a very stressful
  18. Beware and be aware,she's got the highest level of stress right this