Nola009

Nola009

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  1. 10 Reasons They Haven't Contacted You After a Job Interview

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

    Looks like good advice.... sometimes I'm the one 'waiting by the phone'. Guess I should stay in

  2. How long did it take you to get your first RN job?

    Nola009 replied to coffeemama0112's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Like a month or two. Found out why it was so 'easy' to get a FT day job at the place pretty quickly..... ouch. I moved on just as

  3. WHY do employers that give 2-3 days orientation require a month's notice of resignati

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Well, I gave them the length of notice they were asking for. It can be hard when you've come to.expect passive-agressive retaliation tactics. They seem like nice, respectable people so far. I have...

  4. Would you give a formal 2wk notice when quitting a PRN job

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

    Good advice here--- I don't feel like it, but I think ill hang on for

  5. Did I make a mistake??

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

    It Means he's

  6. Feeling worthless

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

    Remember that you.can't just snap out of depression..... don't forget to seek

  7. WHY do employers that give 2-3 days orientation require a month's notice of resignati

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I know you're right--- I might not really care to use them as a reference, but I was hoping to keep them as a PRN gig for

  8. correlation between quality of handshake and job offer or rejection

    Nola009 replied to abab's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think the person who interviewed you may be mentally ill. Take what she said with a grain of salt. You were just being

  9. How do I quit brand new RN job to take better one?

    Nola009 replied to buttercup_rn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So, you started in June....as in almost a year ago?! I say give your notice and

  10. LPNs can't chart suicidal threats and they can't digitally stimulate rectums?!

    Nola009 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First, let me start by saying that I was not about to digitally stimulate the rectum of my coworker's patient for fear that s/he would 'vagal out'. Nevertheless, I was still asked to do that AND chart...

  11. LPNs can't chart suicidal threats and they can't digitally stimulate rectums?!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LOL, good idea. This coworker often says "I can't do xyz because I'm just an LPN." I did ask our DON if there was a certain company policy against either act and she said it was against co policy for...

  12. WHY do employers that give 2-3 days orientation require a month's notice of resignati

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Thank you. I was planning on giving 2 wks and was informed t h at it's not

  13. What is the nurse-patient ratio where you work?

    Nola009 replied to kaliRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    They should be calling "agency" for staff

  14. What is the nurse-patient ratio where you work?

    Nola009 replied to kaliRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    .....

  15. Desperate, Anxiety: get into Nursing THIS year

    Nola009 replied to joe84u2004's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Ok. DON'T go into nursing just bc your wife is threatening you. She seems to be at her wits end / unsupportive of you at this point, and you will NEED to have a good support system in place while...

  16. LPNs can't chart suicidal threats and they can't digitally stimulate rectums?!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    On my BON web pg, as far as I can see it's not mentioned. Maybe I should move to a state where scope.is more cut and dry. Or get out of LTC bc this continual can they/ cant they is getting

  17. LPNs can't chart suicidal threats and they can't digitally stimulate rectums?!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you, but no these topics are not specifically addressed on my state's BON website. The definition of scope as it pertains to these topics is

  18. LPNs can't chart suicidal threats and they can't digitally stimulate rectums?!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    ..... or chart that their pt had voiced suicidal ideation? An old LPN I work with asked me to manually stim her pts rectum, per pts request, claiming that she can't because she is "only an LPN". #1: I...

  19. To My Preceptor

    Nola009 replied to bas22's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. So beautifully put. It souds like you had a WONDERFUL preceptor and that you did a GREAT job of optimizing your guided learning experience.

  20. Please tell me I am not crazy

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

    LOL--- I can relate, BUT... This is a high-stress time for you, and you can't afford to put too much energy into wondering "WHAT IF?" right

  21. Please tell me I am not crazy

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

    Don't put the carriage before the horse,

  22. So confusing and overwhelming

    Nola009 replied to kaydensmom01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Might I ask WHERE RNs are in demand??! Please and

  23. Is your spouse supportive of your nursing career?

    Nola009 posted a topic in General Nursing

    And if so, how does s/he demonstrate that? What are the little things that they do to gain understanding of what you do? I am a new nurse, and with my new job comes new expectations and roles to fill....

  24. Rant

    Nola009 replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in General Nursing

    That's what they really said?! ---

  25. Nurses are Not Doctors

    Nola009 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Sooo... are they gonna be "death panel"