Hi all - I have always worked full time as a LPN since 2012 but after having a baby, I have gone back to work in a new position as a per diem float. I work outpatient for a large hospital system...
Hi all - I have always worked full time as a LPN since 2012 but after having a baby, I have gone back to work in a new position as a per diem float. I work outpatient for a large hospital system...
nursesaysay replied to nursesaysay's topic in General Nursing
Thannks very much! This isn't workers comp related (thank the Lord as I've seen the struggles people have with that! Haha) just my own klutzy self. I am recovering well & already weaning off...
nursesaysay replied to nursesaysay's topic in General Nursing
A little limp (bearing weight on heel vs toes) and a speciality shoe is all ive got. My job also accomodates injured cnas with desk work, but the same accommodations were not offered to
nursesaysay replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing
I wish 18 year old me had all the knowledge of 30 year old me:) I wouldn't have gone to a 4 year school at 18 just to take 5 years to graduate with a fancy piece of paper (useless bachelor of arts in...
nursesaysay replied to nursesaysay's topic in General Nursing
I agree and should have mentioned I have to use short term disability which is only 60% of my base pay OR use my own sick/vacation time which I had other plans for. I am just so sad over this. I...
A few days ago I broke a bone in my foot (outside work) and I require crutches for a couple weeks, NWB til off crutches and then a special shoe for 2-4 weeks after that. I'm a charge nurse in LTC on a...
Unsure where you live, but what you are saying IS NOT THE NORM. I have practiced nursing in CT, MD, VA and DC. Nursing shortages everywhere, job postings up the wazoo. This goes for LPN, ASN-RN and...
1. a huge congratulations on getting engaged! 2. your work seems to have a very strict policy! 3. if you already booked a venue etc, call out if you can't find coverage. what are they going to do,...
Very simple, state the following "I am sorry, but I am here to provide medical/nursing care to yourself and the other patients in the building. I am unable to ***insert request here*** for you". You...
nursesaysay replied to NurseLady1210's topic in General Nursing
I can understand your resentment and your mentality of "get your OWN career" 100%! My significant other has been an electrician for several years, but comes from a long line of nurses. He recently...