Phoenix2541

Phoenix2541

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  1. Not going to play that game

    Phoenix2541 posted a topic in Long Term Acute Care

    So, I got hired at a LTACH facility, as a weekend supervisor( 7-7) and the pay was good, I liked the idea of just the weekends and all seemed fuzzy and cozy on the surface. 3 weeks into the job, I...

  2. hearing impaired

    Phoenix2541 replied to buffybuffy's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Yes. I can see how you feel that you are

  3. hearing impaired

    Phoenix2541 replied to buffybuffy's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    To the OP, I do get what you are going through as I have hearing aids. I got them in Nursing school, I am an older student, I was self conscious about wearing them and I did not always wear them. I...

  4. What happened here..

    Phoenix2541 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I got a job offer, in a hospital no less. I haven't been in that environment in 1.5 yrs. The offer came after 1 interview with NM and I pretty much knew I sealed the deal. She called 2 days later and...

  5. What happened here..

    Phoenix2541 replied to Phoenix2541's topic in General Nursing

    Yes.. it is curious, how management can get rid of you, because , well.. they don't have to say because really. Right to work state. I thought contracts protected their interests in the event of...

  6. What happened here..

    Phoenix2541 replied to Phoenix2541's topic in General Nursing

    No, just regular old Med Surge.. The NM saw my experience.. and did not question, "what happened here". This is a smaller hospital with a patient population with lower acuity. Aren't there contracts...

  7. Only African American Nurse on Staff

    Phoenix2541 replied to nette1022's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do like this advice. Strategy is very important when dealing with irrational

  8. Only African American Nurse on Staff

    Phoenix2541 replied to nette1022's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is a very unsettling feeling when you have to contend with the latent or covert racism of people who are comfortable clustered up in their provincial belief systems. I say clustered b/c I know it...

  9. Trying to be optimistic, but leaning toward pessimism

    Phoenix2541 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all Had a nice interview with a NM that was more of a conversation than an interview. I really enjoy that, btw.. This is at a smaller hospital M/S unit and I have not been in the hospital for about...

  10. PASSED BABY!!!

    Phoenix2541 replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations to you.. it is the most ecstatic feeling that I can think of and you have now joined the RN ranks.. Do

  11. Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    Phoenix2541 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi all I am a new nurse 4 mos off orientation working on a med/surge nuero floor 6 patient ratio. Its a brutal floor and yet.. I manage to survive albeit exhausted and oft times just disillusioned...

  12. Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    Phoenix2541 replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No, it is simply you as a nurse are as replaceable as used AA batteries. The caveat to it also is.. some nurses can fugg up majorly and get NO smack-down. Huh, that's interesting, so there is a...

  13. Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    Phoenix2541 replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Didn't have to pay and got some malpractice insurance. I am not in love with Nursing at least here in this region. Too many ego trippers, ankle nippers and And provincial thinkers. I'm used to being...

  14. Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    Phoenix2541 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Blessings and the strength from the creator to heal and lift you up. I enjoy your wisdom and input

  15. Left w/out authorization

    Phoenix2541 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello all, I am a novice nurse 1 yr in hosp, 1 yr in LTC, Here is another tale of a night in the life of a dispensable nurse I have been utilized as a night supervisor at a LTC (State run facility)by...

  16. Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    Phoenix2541 replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I know I am replying very late, but to answer your question, the patient told 1 of the dr's about it, the dr ran it by by the charge nurse, who did in fact play it down by saying "don't do that...

  17. Interview at State Nursing Home

    Phoenix2541 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have an interview at a state nursing home and would like to have some ?'s ready to ask them about their facility. I am gathering that the population that will be in my charge are dementia patients....

  18. Got canned.. now have an interview

    Phoenix2541 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was "released" from employment last month and have secured an interview this week with another facility. I don't want to say that I was terminated because it just makes me feel a tad defensive. I...

  19. Got canned.. now have an interview

    Phoenix2541 replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That was just poetry! Thank you and surprisingly... spot

  20. You think the "Nursing Glut" is bad now?

    Phoenix2541 replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Im with you! I was thinking the same thing, only will nurses actually get on board to do it. (Walk, protest) people are afraid for their jobs and not going to be blackballed. I feel so useless the way...

  21. Got canned ... and now worried about do not rehire

    Phoenix2541 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all Originally posted under Patient Safety "Think I might be canned".. I have rec'd some great support and great advice. I am a not so new grad nurse (grad 2012) been working for 8 mos in a...

  22. New York Presbyterian Hospital Nurse Residency Program

    Phoenix2541 replied to Kiki1984 BSN RN-BC CCRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    yes I applied to them as well, also applied to MSKettering & St. Lukes.. They don't have the residency program, but I figured what the heck Good Luck to

  23. Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    Phoenix2541 replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks again for all the wonderful advice. I have contacted legal aid in Fl. Now there is the sticky matter of the would you rehire this employee? I am hoping I won't run into any issue with it. That...

  24. Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    Phoenix2541 replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Does anyone know a pro bono lawyer, or legal service that could look at repayment of a Nursing contract after being terminated? That would give me some relief. This may be a topic for another thread,...

  25. Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    Phoenix2541 replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I signed a contract with these people also. Now I have to repay the money back that they put into my training. That really stings too. I am hoping it will be something reasonable. Most of these...