cosmos2007

Yes, it is dirty pool. They even had me orienting on Thanksgiving. Certainly as a nurse we all know that holidays and weekends are part of the job and I certainly don't have any problem working them. In fact, its quieter. I recieved a call from the Administrator of this facility last night stating that I need not report for duty today( which was to be computer training) and to give her a call today. So I guess having the audacity to question this has cost me employment it seems. I was told that no one ever disputed this practice before me....what has happened to common decency? What has become of Nursing?? Thank you for the replies. I just feel so bummed out but if thats how one is treated right off the bat, the future would not have been pretty. Oh well, ill keep plugging, you need fries with that?

I am an LPN and working 12 hours that turn into 14 or 16 if they decide to mandate is something no one understands unless you have done it. Its dangerous to drive any amount of time after 12 hours but two hours is just an accident waiting to happen. Find something else that makes you happy. I myself am ready to sling the fries for normal hours!!!Was just told under threat of losing my job that I had to work two holidays without time and a half due to the 90 day probationary period. I have been there for two days and was told maybe I wasnt a good fit for questioning why you would intentionally put someone on a holiday KNOWING they would not get time and a half which I think is just plain crummy and certainly not the way to treat a new employee you wish to retain. Look for some thing else my dear. Enjoy your life. Its only a job to pay the bills and there are others. Online and remote as well..look into coding with your experience....Good Luck!

I was really excited! Someone actually called me for an interview!! All of us LPNs were laid off in favor of medication aides over a year ago. Unemployment ran out long ago. I am an experienced LPN of eight years in many areas. I am also 55yrs old. It has been a long, very depressing time trying to find work. Some days dont even get dressed and leave the hair up in the ever present bun on top of my head. You know, the sweatpants, and wheres my bra again? So it felt nice to doll up and head out for an interview. Arrived 10 minutes early and waited for 30 minutes. DON finally comes for me, gives me a tour and we sit to interview. Its going well, we talk nursing and patient care. I felt like a nurse again. Tells me that they don't pay for experience there. New grad and eight year nurse make the same. uh,,ok. Then she says the position is only for one eight hour shift a week. It was listed part time. uhh...ok. Talks about orientation, etc. Its feeling good. THEN...she says " I searched for you on Facebook, I couldn't find you?" Trying to keep my jaw from dropping I inform her that I do not have a Facebook account. " You don't?! Why? That's how I track my employees, are you planning on getting one?" I informed her that I did not. I was then given the " I have other applicants to interview, and the interview was abruptly over. No one wants us older experienced nurses. Its time for me to face reality. Anyone have any suggestions for work from home nursing?? Thanks for listening