priorityjuggler

priorityjuggler

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  1. Is there really a Nursing shortage, or is it just hype ?

    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...

  2. Is there really a Nursing shortage, or is it just hype ?

    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...

  3. Information / Prep for homecare jobs

    priorityjuggler replied to priorityjuggler's topic in Nursing Career

    share how it goes please :) also time lines are

  4. Information / Prep for homecare jobs

    priorityjuggler posted a topic in Nursing Career

    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,...

  5. Information / Prep for homecare jobs

    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,...

  6. Will I get a job?

    priorityjuggler replied to akey77's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    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...

  7. Experiences, reoccuring dilema's stories...

    priorityjuggler posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    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...

  8. getting hired at an old job with new management

    priorityjuggler posted a topic in Nursing Career

    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...

  9. Why are Coworkers Discouraging me from doing my LPN

    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...

  10. Pre-LVN student seeks Advice

    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...

  11. i hate nursing

    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...

  12. Nobody Likes Me. Everyone Hates Me.

    priorityjuggler replied to jadelpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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...