Knuckles31

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  1. Fired for "sounding like I'm high"....

    Knuckles31 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So today I got a call from the DON of the placed where I worked at and she stated that "We are going to have to let you go. The doctor just got done chewing me out because she thinks that you are...

  2. Fired for "sounding like I'm high"....

    Knuckles31 replied to Knuckles31's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Alright I will look into an attorney as soon as possible especially if I find out I'm being black listed. When I went to the department of labor it only listed that I was terminated. They did ask if...

  3. Fired for "sounding like I'm high"....

    Knuckles31 replied to Knuckles31's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No I'm not hiding anything. What I told you is what happened during the phone call. The only area I was struggling in was delegating the CNA's for the reason listed above which led to several...

  4. Dealing with anxiety as a new nurse

    Knuckles31 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So I just started a new job at a health facility/LTC facility and I am very thankful with getting a good paying job so close to home. The only thing I'm struggling with is the anxiety of it all. The...

  5. Dealing with anxiety as a new nurse

    Knuckles31 replied to Knuckles31's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks guys. I did what you guys said and found two mentors from first and third shift that help me out. Like you guys they are very encouraging and on Friday the nurse from first shift volunteered to...

  6. Forgot to sign MAR

    Knuckles31 replied to readingwritingtea's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah they have been very helpful. Without them I would have been a mess.

  7. Forgot to sign MAR

    Knuckles31 replied to readingwritingtea's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm dealing with the same thing. I'm a new grad and just got this new job at a LTC facility and I kept forgetting a few meds because I was working on improving speed and overlooked a few medications....

  8. Being Asked to Come in and Work as CNA...

    Knuckles31 replied to NurseQT's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just wanted to say that your avatar is awesome. Have a good

  9. Healthcare Temp Agencies

    Knuckles31 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So as of late my job search for an LPN has been pretty rough. I knew that as a new grad that I would be met with challenges. It just bothers me that I am one of the few left in my graduating class...

  10. Male Nurse Hair Styles

    Knuckles31 replied to Benners's topic in Men in Nursing

    During my nursing program I had mostly a buzz cut and had no complaints. During the winter, I let it grow out into a curly style which got pretty tall with no styling and still didn't get any...

  11. LPN to RN

    Knuckles31 replied to Fahrenheit's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm planning on doing mine next year at Georgia Northwestern Tech College, at the walker county campus. Its a like....45 minutes- 1 hour drive from my house....but sacrifices have to be made in order...

  12. How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

    Knuckles31 replied to musicianRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I busted my ass for my LPN license. Hearing people walk in doing interviews, in pajamas, piercings, and what not annoys the hell outta me... Makes this generation of new nurses look bad. Speaking...

  13. Quit First Job After 3 Days of Orientation

    Knuckles31 replied to CaseyFutureNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My first job was a PRN job that I got thanks to a friend who's sister in law worked there. When I did my orientation I got about 4 days and it was a LTC/ assisted living as well. I got placed on the...

  14. Depressed Lvn grad

    Knuckles31 replied to nursejenna4u's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm struggling here as well. I live in the Cartersville area and have been branching out as far as Atlanta, Rome and Rockmart for a position and no go. I put in over 30 applications online within a...

  15. Taking a hit in the wallet for experience?

    Knuckles31 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just got done with an interview for Harbin Clinic and it went well until we started discussing the salary. She told me that they start out at 13.50 at specialty offices and 12.50 at general clinics....

  16. Are your choice of scrubs childish?

    Knuckles31 replied to rose89's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I usually wear just solid colored scrubs, but I do try to personalize my gear with stuff that relates to my interests. I am a HUGE Nintendo Nerd so my badge holder is a Mushroom from the Super Mario...

  17. Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

    Knuckles31 replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

    I mean other than the awkward moments during class when our instructor would make jokes during the reproductive section....I haven't experienced discrimination or anything. I actually get praise and...

  18. Taking a hit in the wallet for experience?

    Knuckles31 replied to Knuckles31's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah I have considered working both since it is a PRN position. I'll have to see what the LTC facility says about limiting my call ins to only my off days. Combined with the benefits it can be...

  19. Taking a hit in the wallet for experience?

    Knuckles31 replied to Knuckles31's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah the benefits they offer range from Health , Dental, Life and long term disability insurance, 10 paid vacation days, holidays off and paid for, sick days that roll over, free uniforms (up to 200...