Chloe'sinNYNow

Chloe'sinNYNow specializes in Did the job hop, now in MS. Not Bad!!!!!.

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1. Question for Capital Region RNs

   Chloe'sinNYNow replied to BxLibra's topic in New York Nursing

   Of all the hospitals in the capital region, they pay the lowest. New grad pay is barely $20 plus diffs. Or was it $19? It's been a while. But they consider themselves a teaching hospital because...

2. Question for Capital Region RNs

   Chloe'sinNYNow replied to BxLibra's topic in New York Nursing

   well, the program lasts approx 3 mos but they don't allow you time to actually get your feet wet before "trading" you off to different preceptors as their schedule (not your learning curve) permit. I...

3. Question for Capital Region RNs

   Chloe'sinNYNow replied to BxLibra's topic in New York Nursing

   Yes, AMC does take on new undergrads. They have a pretty elaborate orientation program and yes they offer 12 hour shifts, but no they are not unionized. I relocated for this place thinking it was...

4. I was just laid off

   Chloe'sinNYNow replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

   Awwww Sue, keeping fingers n toes crossed that you will land a better job; hopefully this last interview is what you want and get!! :Hug:

5. Same post, different Specialty

   Chloe'sinNYNow posted a topic in Cardiac

   Hi All, I'm new to this specialty, but also been awhile since I've had time to get back on Allnurses.com. good to see you all again. I write today because I am seeing more and more post angio cath pts...

6. Why are ampules stil used?

   Chloe'sinNYNow replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in General Nursing

   Old post and yup, still using the lil sharp shooters. I dred having to pop one every time. And there are some shifts where I have serious pain seekers that are allowed a mg of dilaudid q 1h!!!!...

7. Albany, NY

   Chloe'sinNYNow replied to szccdw's topic in New York Nursing

   Hiya SZ, first of all, welcome to upstate!! Gorgeous up here, esp this time of year. I grew up here and after checking out the south and even getting my BSN there, I chose to return here. That...

8. How's this for an new grad with an agency?

   Chloe'sinNYNow replied to girls1's topic in New York Nursing

   Hiya G, not sure if you're upstate or in the city area, RN or LPN, but for comparison's sake, I recently quit a direct stint (non-agency) gig as a RN-BSN in a NH where I made all of a whopping $17.86...

9. Nurse calls in because of herpes outbreak

   Chloe'sinNYNow replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

   We had a CNA leave early because she began her period on the job and was only wearing a thong. The supervisor knew she wouldn't return once gone, so she gave her the day off. But the residents went...

10. Who do I turn to?

    Chloe'sinNYNow replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well...I did go to the DON. After I was called on the carpet on my 3rd day by the nurse educator and the ADON!! Such a rap they gave me about how I have to understand where the CNA's come from when I...

11. Is this reasonable or am I being a newbie?

    Chloe'sinNYNow replied to dander625's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :yeahthat: I can attest to that. As well as add that it doesn't even cause the folks at my facility to wrinkle their noses. Cuz they know that they (and I mean the CNA's and the mgt kissing their...

12. Who do I turn to?

    Chloe'sinNYNow replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not all too convinced that I won't make it through the exit door before they boot me out. I hope on my exit from this facility, that I can make a difference in the residents' lives and quality of...

13. Who do I turn to?

    Chloe'sinNYNow replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I just got off a lengthy phone call with my ombudsman. She assured me that I'm doing the right thing as advocate for my residents and she tells me they are already investigating based upon...

14. Who do I turn to?

    Chloe'sinNYNow replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sad indeed Jolie. I'm sorry to hear of this. I've seen the Ombudsmen poster. I will be sure to call in to them tomorrow when I report back to work. After I re-read what I wrote, I realize I...

15. Who do I turn to?

    Chloe'sinNYNow posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good Morning y'all, what's the first step in blowing the whistle on my LTC facility? Who do I turn to? I keep hearing the fear in workers' voices each time they speak of "the state was here last...