I went to PCCC. I think their day program is excellent, and probably in retrospect their night program too, but I just don't have confidence in myself. If there are opportunities for you to "slip...
nelligolitely replied to nelligolitely's topic in Nursing Career
I appreciate everybody's advice, and I really do want to take it. Unfortunately, with my depression, thinking about a new job is overwhelming. I'm going back to the nursing department tonight 3-11...
nelligolitely replied to nelligolitely's topic in Nursing Career
Part of my reason for staying at this nursing home is because I'm a civil servant. I get free health,dental, and prescriptions, and I pay into a great pension plan. Most people here are "lifers". I...
nelligolitely replied to nelligolitely's topic in Nursing Career
Thanks for advice. I don't feel like a wonderful nurse... I had made those errors, and feel like there's so much I don't know. I'm pretty sure facility will put me back on probation, but orientation...
I'm in N.J. It's a two-year program, but I needed to take a few pre-requisites so it took me three years. You have to already have Chemistry, Microbiology, A&P, Growth & Development, and...
I'm beginnning to doubt the 2-yr program I just graduated from. In reading some other posts, especially from new grads and nursing students, I find a lot of things I didn't know, like potassium I.V....
nelligolitely replied to nelligolitely's topic in Nursing Career
To those that gave me advice, thank you so much. To RyanAaronsMom, thank you especially for that "staying in the moment" advice. It got me through last Monday and Tuesday. Unfortunately, I lost it...
nelligolitely replied to kittiesareus's topic in Nursing Career
None of your choices are as bad as you think. I'm a new grad so take my advice with a grain of salt, but... #1 - I know fellow nurses who honestly admitted being fired for med error in an interview,...
nelligolitely replied to javanurse2000's topic in Geriatric, LTC
KathC, I had to look at the name to make sure I didn't write this! I, too, graduated in December and have exactly the same problems in my nursing home in
Hi everybody. I'm a new RN grad from a 2-yr. program. I know I'm not typical; no job ever comes easy to me. My bosses and supervisors have no problem with me, it's usually MY problem. I have low...
nelligolitely replied to edgreen's topic in Men in Nursing
Wow, I wish ANYBODY at my nursing home, besides the residents, would say they loved me! LOL. I agree with everybody else. Get a lawyer. You were wrongfully terminated. Maybe the ANA being you're a...
nelligolitely replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing
I voted "within two years", although I just started. Kudos to all those who stated they loved what they do and will stay in indefinitely. It made my day to know there are still some out there. I...
Tiffany, it sounds like you do a lot of work. I think some RN's won't admit but they just do what you do on a daily basis, and they probably make THREE TIMES what you make! Yes, a good RN knows the...
Just curious how long it should be taking me for a med-pass in long-term-care. I know the Department of Health mandates only one hour each way, but wondering if others have trouble achieving this......