Makkiel

Makkiel ADN, RN

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  1. Working 5 12's for the 1st year as a new grad..is this a good idea?

    Makkiel replied to bella201's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have worked 5 12's before, I have worked 18 days straight before (not all 12's), but I have not worked 5 12's for a year straight. I think it can be done, but you have to have the time to sleep,...

  2. Hospitals / Corporations replacing nurses with...

    Makkiel replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    The concept "the customer is always right" has not worked well in any area. One of the greatest business concept mistakes ever

  3. New Nursing Career: 90 days - UM suggests I voluntarily resign

    Makkiel replied to RNmichaelJ's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would suggest you keep going. Maybe you are at the wrong facility, the wrong type of nursing, etc. This is one of the reasons I chose nursing - it is so diverse. If I don't like one...

  4. Unemployed for too long?

    Makkiel replied to hh15rg20's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Forgot to ask - when you say 'rejected' - does this mean not getting any interviews - or rejected

  5. Unemployed for too long?

    Makkiel replied to hh15rg20's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you have not done so already, LTC? Or expand your work from home driving radius. Also - this takes time since you are new to the area - focus on networking - making friends, etc. Try to...

  6. How many patients do you get on night duty?

    Makkiel replied to uniquegifts1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    LTC - 7p-7a - 20-40 (includes rehab unit - though rehab is usually between

  7. Should I get a nice car as a new LPN/LVN?

    Makkiel replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, it would not look bad at all. In fact, you could use the new car to help other new grads. I think you should buy the car, and with the idea of helping others study harder, drive by new grads and...