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From what I've seen and looking at wage grids, 2.5 years is not in the range where you have the power to negotiate your wage. In the case of staff nurses, negotiating a wage is a lot harder because of the supply of workers available for the job. 2.5 ...

While this is still fairly recent, try to go on a talk show like Maury. That should bring things to a comforting close.

Keep it in a secure pocket (Velcro/zip) so it doesn't happen again. Even as the supervisor on shift, I know when enforcing such a policy is a losing battle. If your facility is really nit picky about cell phone use, use it in the washroom or an area ...

Don't push this issue. You should be happy with the outcome. Imagine if this patient didn't want a black person providing his care. Would you get defensive over his preferences? Age is just another barrier to a patient's comfort (or in this case, the...

You got to it before I did I've never worked as a CNA. Will not ever work as a CNA. And I am currently in school for my NP! CNA experience is something that you might get pressured into during the early stages of your career / education, but certain...

This sums it up right here. You went into a store and behaved in a manner that would negatively affect the store's business. I don't think it is unreasonable for the pharmacist to defend his own advice, even if he is going to use such a poor argument...

I hear escorts make a lot of money. I know two personally and they both make more than I do.

Where do you plan on taking it? What are your other prereq grades? Difficult to have any input here without a complete picture.

Welcome to the world of nursing.

I scored 4. I am sensitive to the needs of candy crush developers. Barring that I don't spend money on it.

A few considerations here. The salary might not be on par, but what kind of benefits come with the unionized job? Do you have a better staffing ratio? How about health insurance? Shift differentials? Overtime pay? Subsidized meals? Employee wellness ...

Your HR department comes in handy here. HR will have documented evidence supporting that the CNA is indeed trained and able to perform to the standards of the job. When hiring CNA's, we use a list of tasks (this is a comprehensive list that covers ev...

If I were asked to perform such a task, I would ask how such a task would be relevant to my job. If the person assessing my ability was able to provide a reasonable answer, I would respond by saying "I actually don't want this job. Sounds too physic...

I can't help but laugh when I hear someone say that a nurse cannot be safe working a day shift, but safe working a night shift. There could be an efficiency issue, but in terms of overall safety, a nurse working a night shift has much less support th...

If you've been turned away from a for profit school, ask the school why you were turned away if you seek the reason. From my point of view, that's a hard slap across the face to be rejected from a for profit school. It means you were way under qualif...

What pays the most and requires the least amount of work.

If you don't like mandatory OT, tell your employer you are giving notice and make it clear that it is because of the mandatory OT. Be sure to tell them that everything else is perfect and you wouldn't have put in your notice if not for mandatory OT. ...

OOPS didn't mean to post here. Didn't realize this was emergency nursing.

I am in charge on shift. I would never actually get asked to work as a CNA. I was only stating my hypothetical response. Edit: I see you joined this month. Dig back. My response here shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.

If I were asked if I wanted to be an aide, I would say no. I am not interested in doing physical labor. If they didn't give me a choice, I would put in my notice on the spot. If it happens once, what is stopping the same situation from happening aga...

Sadly, the proportion of the general population that is uneducated is only going to increase. The average person lacks the knowledge to determine what constitutes a medical emergency. The best solution would be to monopolize ER's. This way, there is...

The magnet status attracts money, but repels employees.

When I first started a few years ago, I bought 6 sets. This would last me for one working rotation and I would have one extra set just in case. Fast forward to now and I show up to work in a plain shirt and hoodie when I work a later shift or on a we...

Finding a needle on the floor is nothing to get worked up over. Being unable to locate a needle that you might have stepped over is something that should cause you concern momentarily. But rational problem solving skills will lead you to the conclusi...

Find something better. You didn't go through the extra education to put up with this (unless they pay you well).