Chloe'sinNYNow

well sorta. LOL. I"ve been hired by Albany Medical Center and will start next week. But I cannot find any news on this forum about them. Does anyone know about them? I took the offer because they are a Level I teaching hospital and I believe tha...

Hello Nurses! I take my NCLEX tomorrow! I've been studying almost non-stop for 2 mos as my FT job and did my final Question Trainer (Kaplan) last night. Just now reviewing it and have completely brain f**ted on their "comma, comma, and" rule. W...

If anyone knows of it, it's painful. Hard to stand for long. And I'm wondering if my recent dx (albeit I am still in denial) is a sign about starting this new career. I am 39 and feel so tired all the time. Just graduated this spring and took my N...

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 they are a Level I research hospital. I think that'...

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 had 9 preceptors in my first 2 weeks and they wer...

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 my new grad answer and had to leave at the end of o...

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 on my medsurg/dialysis unit. My question to you a...

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: Chloe

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!!!! Then there's the "cyclical vomiting syndrome" drug se...

Hi y'all, I'm reading a more and more of the disparages among the licensed and certified that give so much time and passion towards Nursing Home care and LTC on these forums recently. As a new RN-BSN, I have learned the very difficult way that hospi...

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 should speak volumes! Albany is referred to as "Small...

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 per hour, and didn't stick it out long enough to g...

Hi all, I am new here. Just graduated fr Emory in Atlanta, and looking to move back north, or out west, or anywhere but here! I take my NCLEX next month. But not sure of how to find a job. Too many online recruiters and each time I subscribe to ...

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 without baths that morning. Harumph!!! Chloe

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 night" or "the state wouldn't like_____". How do I ...

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 was telling them all this!!! The management look...

: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 behinds) have the state snowed and the CNA's run the...

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 life. The way day to day and night to night care ...

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 previous complaints, but due to confidentiality, she i...

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 barely glossed the horrors I've seen. But I would like...

Valium for muscle stiffness???? Is your doc trying to get one over on you by trying to ease your anxiety in order to ease muscle pain? This doesn't sound right to me. Perhaps to allow you sleep, it's allowing you to relax, but I don't agree to it ...

I agree with the OP. LTC treats newbies like it's their territory. They might as well pee on the walls to mark it that way. I'm sick of it. All they do is complain and loudly at that! Then if I try to suggest anything, I"m blackballed. The cont...

WHOA!! let me understand this. you worked 6 hours overtime and the DON or Payroll hasn't stepped in yet to complain about THAT? That's just insane. I'm starting my new LTC position 7-3 this week. Still orienting, but I cannot imagine any hospita...

Wow, guess it's all relative. Good thing your C.O.L. is so low. It used to be that way here too, but since moving back after my 10 year absence, I've noticed the C.O.L. here has risen, but the rates of pay have not. Major sticker shock since retu...

LesMon, 13 Yrs experience and still under $20/hr???????????????????????????? SERIOUSLY?!?!?!? I don't understand this. Is this because your cost of living in Missouri is low? I'm starting out as a new grad at just under $18. I have my RN-BSN, bu...