Dawnkeibals

I've read and appreciate everyone's responses and perspectives. I want to clarify that my concern isn't about someone using FMLA — I understand that it exists for a reason and that people have the right to use it. However my problem is she is posting on social media about Jazz festivals and Disney adventures (out of state) obviously planned on advance, while calling out day before or day of, for Intermittent FMLA. This is wrong. I disagree with anyone that will try to defend this behavior. I decided not to report anything and agree that eventually it will catch up to her. I am not the only person who sees her social media.

It does affect me and my co-workers.

Am I the *** for wanting to report a coworker who has FMLA and I am almost certain the are abusing it. This person called out on FMLA last month and then posted pictures of herself, living it up, on a trip out of a state. Now, this week she called in for Thursday and Friday. I was made aware that she asked a coworker a few days ago to pet sit Thursday- Sunday because she is going out of town. It's possible she using FMLA appropriately, maybe she is seeing an out of state MD for her serious health condition, however I highly doubt that's the case. I am all for people having time off and using thier PTO, but I feel like this is a different situation knowing she is using FMLA. I don't want to get anyone in trouble, but at the same time she is (presumably) breaking the law, along with leaving the team short. Another reason it irks me is that there are other people (not me) that are don't have protected FMLA having trouble getting time off or getting reprimanded for attendance because of company policy, and they are actually missing for legitimate reasons, they just aren't protected by FMLA. What would you do? Does anyone have experience reporting someone for FMLA fraud?

I have been looking for full-time work for a couple months now. My question is, how bad is it to accept a job offer while a more desirable job is "pending". Like the old saying goes... a bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush, right? I currently work PRN but need to get a full-time gig STAT. For context job A has offered me a position. I have been pursuing job B and they have showed interest, but it's for a company that is known for dragging thier feet (it can take 8 to 12 weeks for onboarding). Job A pays less but decent, offers less hours and does not have a great benefit package. I do think I will like the "work", as I have worked in an ASC before (different specialty) And I can start like next week. It also appears to offer more schedule flexibility. Job B will probably be 8k-10k per year more due to higher pay and more hours. They also offer no cost family health, dental and vision insurance, which is a huge benefit. It's union. Job B is in the specialty clinic for a specialty I currently work in, so I think I can adapt well . I don't particularly like "the work" but it's in my comfort zone. I am just seriously considering starting job A and possibly leaving if I am selected for job B. On the other hand, just start Job A and stop pursuing job B. Please tell me the pros and cons of this that I may not be considering? It seems like 5 Years ago it would be detrimental to quit a job so fast but these days, people are so unreliable and change jobs like underwear and it's no big deal. Open to any feedback.

Great advice already on here but I want to add that HR is not an ally in most cases they protect management and the company. I agree about looking elsewhere. If you can leave this toxic situation do it. Considering these people are new this is all going to get much worse before any of it gets better. Good luck and best wishes.

I passed first try!

We did HESI tests at the end of each course and the Exit exam at the end of the program. I met the benchmark for the exit exam >1000. We also did an in person, 3 day test prep with someone from Elsiver, not school faculty, a few week before graduation.

I have been an LPN for over 10 years with experience in LTC, GI, Peds and urology. I recently graduated from an LPN to RN bridge program, with an advertised NCLEX pass rate of 90%. I earned mostly A's and 1 B (pharm). Considering my knowledge base from being an LPN for so long, and after doing so well in school, I felt really confident about my NCLEX. I scheduled my NCLEX for the soonest available slot. I attemped a few online free practice exams and I am not "passing" them. Many have questions about content, I don't recall being covered in my LPN or RN program. Part if me thinks maybe I'm not ready for the NCLEX and part of me thinks these free online tests are designed to not pass so you will pay for thier test prep,, ALL the sites with free exams also offer paid content. I was hoping to hear feedback from people who have been there.

Curious if any one who has worked in a plasma center can share feedback on thier experience there? Pros and cons? Anything that you would have liked to know before starting the job?

What is your advice on being a team player but not be taken advantage of? Do you think it's possible? For example if you take one for the team a lot, some people will use that as an advantage and pile on.... once you say no, people will say you're not being a team player. I do not care so much what people think of me but when coworkers are gossiping and getting managers involved that is different. For example volunteering to float, willing to work the difficult patient load, offering to take an admission at the end of a shift etc. The same person cannot always be the one doing all these things right. When the time comes they finally start saying no all of the sudden they are no longer being a team player. How do you go about being a team player without getting taken advantage of? I do want to say I don't believe "stay in your lane" or you do your job I do my job is being a team player.

My advice is to look at Instagram, seriously. Intravenousqueen and the IVGuy are 2 really good accounts. The IVGuy even offers a virtual course that includes CEUs. When I started in a busy Endoscopy center, starting about 15 IVs per day, I was discouraged too. I would often need to stick twice and get another nurse. I was determined to get better and I feel like watching short videos with tips/hacks helped me most. I got to the point where I would go days in a row without a miss and other nurses would find me when they missed. Good luck.

Thank you to everyone who replied. I reached out to one of my professors after doing poorly on my last exam. He told me I shouldn't be working full time and taking two science courses. Too late now, I already paid and think taking an incomplete is worse..

I am taking A&P with lab and Microbiology with lab, for pre reqs for an LPN to RN bridge. I have yet to apply, and I do worry about Cs affecting my admission. However, I understand they look at ALL grades (my LPN program A's), work experience (I have 7 years experience as a licensed nurse) and admission test scores. So I feel like I may stand a decent chance. Also, when (and if) I get accepted into a program, I do not plan on working full-time.

Right now I am working full time and taking two hybrid courses. They are pre reqs, to hopefully get into an LPN bridge. I am struggling to keep up but passing both classes right now. I cannot help but believe if I was only taking one class I would have an A. However, doing one class per semester will take a lot longer to complete. Any tips on juggling work, school and 3 kids? Also, next semester would you do one class for a A or 2 classes for two C's? It feels like it will take forever doing one class at a time...... I am usually a good student, I was an honor roll student in high school and during my LPN program, so I am feeling really disappointed that I am earning C's and even hopeful that I pass. Then again there is the old saying "C's and D's still get degrees"...right?