jannymac

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1. New grad feeling left out

   jannymac replied to lovelylady3's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I was hazed at my first job, and when I was a CNA, had a charge nurse who was quite open about her dislike of me because I was thin and she was anything but. That charge nurses are supported in being...

2. 57 and need to start over YET AGAIN!

   jannymac replied to Bailey246's topic in Nursing Career

   I understand exactly how you feel. Several older nurses I used to work with have been 'assisted to retire' and I have been targeted now. I'm currently working toward an online certification in pain...

3. I am about to quit with no notice and no warning

   jannymac replied to okkennk28's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I have to agree with all of the above. Nobody is hiring; they are just spreading their existing employees thinner. Leaving without notice will just get you a 'wouldn't rehire', which can put you at...

4. D.C. Hospitals And Nurses Fight Over Staffing Ratios

   jannymac replied to jrsRN07's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   Amen and then some to Chisca's comment. I can remember having 13 patients one shift before staffing ratios went into effect. Conversely, the patients admitted now are so sick that I'm every bit as...