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I graduated in May, started at an LTAC on August 25th and was fired yesterday November 14th. My license is intact but I can't get unemployment since I was fired...I need another job quick. This was my first nursing job however and I don't know what t...

Ruby Vee, I was concerned because I am a new nurse, period. I felt really bad and was scared. I did nothing criminal and I didn't put my patients in danger. One of the reasons given for my dismissal was that I take too long to document - my shift was...

Thanks Esme12...I really needed those hugs

Carrie RN, I did not check with my unemployment office, I just assumed since I was fired, I don't qualify. I don't believe I violated the nurse practice act. I was told I was being fired based on my performance. I asked HR how this would affect my li...

I am kind of disappointed so far with my LTAC. I've been working for coming on 3 months next week and I had a very informal orientation with absolutely no guidelines for the orientation. It was basically up to the nurse (who was told when he/she arri...

I've been working about 1 month and had my experienced my first code I work nights at a specialty hospital. The patient had COPD and new onset Type 2 DM. As soon as I got on shift I was told by the RT that she was desating into the 70s and that the ...

Altra, yes the patient was a an insulin gtt when she was first diagnosed at the hospital, by the time she was admitted to the specialty hospital where I work she was no longer on the gtt. Thank you for the topic suggestions, I will look them up. :) t...

As always, thank you HouTx, and yes VANurse we do not have a RR team.

Hi all :) I need some help deciphering the lingo. Referring to IV lines (types and locations), what does "R hand HL", is this a regular IV like the one placed in the ER? Does "PAC not accessed" mean peripheral access catheter not accessed or in other...

I have been reading lots of posts searching for how long it takes to get a nursing job and where to apply. I've come to the conclusion that it must be the resume. Some nurses seem to only have to apply to1-5 places and get call backs and offers from...

Thanks stitcher98, I will :)

thanks dat1nurse4u...love your pic, I used it to create a thankyou card for my preceptor :)

One more..what does "R SC Perm" mean? I think it's right subclavian but does "Perm" mean permanent and if so what does that mean? Thanks :)

Hi all, I've finally got a start date (Thursday) for my first job as an RN at a LTC facility. I've been told I will eventually be the only RN in the building on the night/weekend shift. I am under the impression that my training/supervisory time will...

Thanks meanmaryjean, :) You're right I don't want to be at odds with my employer. I suppose I should let them train me, and if at the end of the training I feel I need more time I should "request" it then. :)

Thank you all, especially tokebi. I have thought about it and I think I'm ready if I get a second chance. :)

I'm a new grad looking for my first nursing job. I got a call from DaVita today and when I was asked why I wanted to work in dialysis I drew a blank and gave the worst answer possible. I said the truth, I want to work in dialysis because I want a job...

If you say your only option is public transit then do that...for now. When you can afford it, buy a car (a clunker, lease or buy, what ever). You need a car with the long hours nurses work. You should eliminate wasting time. For now unless you get a ...

SoldierNurse22, very well said, I wish I could articulate like you because I feel exactly the same. :)

You sound like you really care for the patient. Don't leave nursing. If every goodhearted nurse like you followed suit the nursing field would be an even ***** one.

Thank you HouTx :) I called and they said if I look up a job listing I've applied to and can't find it that means someone else got the job...so now I know. Guess I'll keep applying.

I have applied to over 20 jobs at Tenet hospitals and haven't received a single call back or rejection letter. I have been applying for positions over the past two months. Does anyone know if I will get a notice telling me they've hired someone else?...

Chesam7 - DO you have a BSN or ADN? Did anyone help you get the job?

"Please tell me you are either kidding, exaggerating for effect, or not a nurse!" & "LYNDAA is a nurse...you can decide to choose from the other options if you wish...:whistling:" Don't worry LYNDAA, you're not alone, I thought the same thing. My...

Ok, I want to start by saying that I am answering the original post. I'm not trying to add fuel to the fire. I recently needed to start wearing glasses and I do feel more confident with my glasses on. I have bags under my eyes and the bottom black fr...