Nola009

Nola009

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  1. "Just keep applying..."

    Nola009 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's what I've been told over and over. I became a licensed RN a year ago to this day, and getting a job let alone finding a place willing to train a new grad has been really rough! Much worse than...

  2. Thoughts on the prevalence of name discrimination in nursing?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That makes sense and you might be right. But some people say they land a hospital job right away, or after only like six months of nursing experience. All the newer grads at my job say they hate the...

  3. Thoughts on the prevalence of name discrimination in nursing?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, people do. And yes, for a minute I was considering changing back to my old last name. There are other things I am crossing off my list of things to do too. I want and need a good job with...

  4. "Just keep applying..."

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oh wow. I got one letter of recommendation from my last clinical instructor. She was very nice about the whole thing, but it was specifically for a new grad residency program and stated so on the...

  5. Documenting for someone else

    Nola009 replied to EquusAnonymous's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and save that

  6. Documenting for someone else

    Nola009 replied to EquusAnonymous's topic in General Nursing

    Tell her if she feels that's right and legal, to do it herself. Bet she

  7. I am broken

    Nola009 replied to Dana1969's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like a heartbreaking situation. Hope you find a place that treats ya right

  8. Word crimes! (No txtng)

    Nola009 replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tiz great how Weird Al can take a good song and make it more

  9. Thoughts on the prevalence of name discrimination in nursing?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Everyone in my network is on the outside looking in. Most of the other nurses at my jobs are kind of new and never have wanted to or found work in a hospital. A group of young BSNs at one job said...

  10. "Just keep applying..."

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just to clarify, I do have a job. Some people say that the specialty is no good (LTC), but I still work it because hey, it's a job. I enjoy it to an extent, and yes I want a paycheck, but I also know...

  11. Thoughts on the prevalence of name discrimination in nursing?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I live in a small city / large town. The type of place where there's only two hospital groups in control of the whole region. I guess I'm asking if having a last name that's very hard to spell or...

  12. Had nursing license for a year.

    Nola009 replied to jadixon08's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The same type of thing has happened with me. At my first RN job, my preceptor was a racist bully. Constantly making disparaging comments about white people. It was a terrible, negative atmosphere and...

  13. Accepted first hospital job

    Nola009 replied to MegoonRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just wanted to say Congrats to you!!:) I think there are skills refresher courses you can take before you start on your own at the hospital. That's what I would (and plan on) if in your situation....

  14. Eighteen years later... I'm starting over again

    Nola009 replied to VAC's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Can you sue your previous employer due to the hostile work environment? What you described sounds unfair. Other than that, I have no advice. Except that you might try home health or hospice until you...

  15. views on overweight nurses

    Nola009 replied to msmit108's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you're able to run down a hall and perform CPR, I couldn't care less what your weight

  16. Almost 4 years, no luck finding nursing job, life destroyed?!

    Nola009 replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Your mother is simply a jerk. Leave her out of your life! All I can say is that I hope things are looking up for you

  17. How difficult would you personally rate your RN to BSN program?

    Nola009 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I checked out a few online and a few local programs. From what I can tell, the classes look like they will be kinda easy. "Community Health", "Intro to Writing", "Foundation of Nursing", and...

  18. LTC 101: What To Expect

    Nola009 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    JoFlo - What OP said here is TRUE. Start back with LTC, not

  19. So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    Nola009 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    .... So sick of handing narcs out like candy to haughty, rude entitled ADDICTS. I work in a dam SNF and too many of these people must think my whole world revolves around their scheduled pain meds. Is...

  20. New Grad orientation...

    Nola009 replied to Sparrow91's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LTC--- 3 or 4 days...

  21. LTC / Rehab...as bad as they say?

    Nola009 replied to blackvans1234's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Mmm, you can expect it to be much different than school. Since it seems like the only type of place willing to hire new grad RNs, I would consider working in LTC ...AND volunteering. Sorry, but I...

  22. What eveyone should know before working in an assisted living facility.

    Nola009 replied to sandygirl123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The ALFs around here agree to allow that their residents stay with them, even if there's a decline in condition that would warrant moving them to a LTC facility. It's an attempt to comfort, maintain a...

  23. WGU Sept 2014..Anyone??

    Nola009 replied to nurse2fnp's topic in Western Governors University

    Thinkin about it, still unsure. I commend your enthusiasm. Good luck to you!!

  24. How difficult would you personally rate your RN to BSN program?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Sorry, the name of the writing class is "Writing Seminar". I already have Comp I & II done. I wonder if that is a class I can get credit for. I'm on a

  25. Finally IN after 3 tries!!!

    Nola009 replied to shesteamropin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :) Congrats and best of luck to