priorityjuggler replied to Stacy67CP's topic in Nursing Career
Thank you for the kind words. I did a spiritual exercise and just forced my self to be positive force out angry thoughts of the past, and keep on keeping on. A nursing home I had just showed up at...
priorityjuggler replied to Stacy67CP's topic in Nursing Career
I got laid off a gig I worked 3 years at, started per diem. February 2013 I was eligible for benefits as they gave me a staff position. I didn't start my benefits then as I didn't want to pay for...
priorityjuggler replied to priorityjuggler's topic in Nursing Career
I applied, was nervous, and got handed a knowledge test, and never heard back from them. Based on the knowledge test I could see tons of things to work on, it'd be nice to not go in feeing clueless,...
It can be a hard market out there, but it's all about persistence and positivity. Apply to any and everything you may be eligible for, and learn from your mistakes. Keep a journal of time lines of...
Does anyone have a link, for information one could read to help prepare for working in the home health care setting? Topics that would be helpful would include: trachs and vents, g-tube, j-tube,...
Thought this may be a chance for guys to vent reoccurring issues and patterns as well as stories of experience. 1. Acceptance, everyone accepting you, then people getting ticked off at you because...
I worked with a kindred ltc and got fired. New management took over some medical group. I was wondering the chances and possible difficulties in trying to go back to get employment at that facility...
priorityjuggler replied to badbwoyjojo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Misery loves company. Don't give up. I'm an LPN. I'd be in the same group as those saying to go for your associates RN. LPN in mass was 1.5 years (including vacation), where as an associates RN...
priorityjuggler replied to Natasha A.'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Try and go associates RN if at all possible, because if nursing is your passion it can be a pain to get over the hurdle. Tons of coworkers often would comment the scary stories of them doing away...
priorityjuggler replied to klong05's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Hang in there. You're not alone. I think it's a phase or a process of developing coping mechanisms. Learning when to care, and when not to give a crap. I'm an LPN as well. Geriatrics and addiction...
I have worked in many toxic/high turn over environments, I find that in the medical industry the abrasive and or harsh people can sometimes be more valuable and trustable in your growth than people...