shlru0404

shlru0404 specializes in LTC, Medical/Surgical.

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1. I think I was a morning snack

   shlru0404 replied to RiverNurse's topic in New Nurse

   It would be nice of people could buy integrity like milk every time they fall short. I will look over my MARs more carefully now.

2. So overwhelmed! I can't do this

   shlru0404 replied to Bluestem's topic in New Nurse

   Wow, this takes me back to my first two weeks. You are very right...they stink. It was very scary, I was scary! I am in week 10 now and as one wise RN said, my response to the stress is better. The job is still the same, but I got better at dealing w...

3. role transition...student to RN

   shlru0404 replied to shlru0404's topic in New Nurse

   I just want to thank everyone for the well thought and useful information. I was lucky enough to get a job where I precepted, same shift and everything. I love the staff and most are real helpful...perhaps this will take some edge off. I will review ...

4. role transition...student to RN

   shlru0404 posted a topic in New Nurse

   I am a student and will graduate this December. My question is "what are common struggles that new graduates face on the floor?" I am excited and after precepting, I feel much more confident; however, I would love to hear about things to watch for, t...

5. HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

   shlru0404 replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

   wow, you really hit the nail on the head. Nice job

6. HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

   shlru0404 replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

   social skills! That is how you deal with any people

7. HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

   shlru0404 replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

   WOW, you have been given some great advice! I have 13 years experience of CNA, probabley more than any other in my class. It has been a wonderful benefit to me. Keep in mind, no job (career) will come complete with no faults and I particularly liked ...

8. Hospital or LTC? Other options?

   shlru0404 replied to supermo's topic in CNA/MA

   i agree to some extent about acute care over ltc, but still think ltc offers stable caregiver to patient relationship and is more rewarding. good thing to each is own, blessings in your adventures!

9. New CNA - any advice?

   shlru0404 replied to smwall3's topic in CNA/MA

   awesome, all such great advice! You'll learn how to work like an ox and at the end of a good shift you may even feel like one. however as you see your patient appreciate your support your heart goes back to jello again...very rewarding place to be ta...

10. Since being a nurse, have you

    shlru0404 replied to loriannlpn's topic in General Nursing

    i too have become wiser as a aid. i have learned to read patients a little better and this offers a great deal of better services from the nurses perspective. i dont ever see compassion as a "bad thing", stay professional and prayers are blessings fr...

11. Pt Threats and Name Badges (again)

    shlru0404 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    interesting replies. i like the remove the badge idea. i do this at times as it can get in the way of transfers. our facility doesnt require our last name

12. transition NREMT-P to RN (struggles?)

    shlru0404 replied to shlru0404's topic in General Students

    Your insight and the thoughts of others gave me the info I feared and yet needed to hear to succeed. I spoke with a lady who is 1 semester ahead of me and not a transitioning student. She says the best way to stay in (not fail) is to work diligently ...

13. transition NREMT-P to RN (struggles?)

    shlru0404 replied to shlru0404's topic in General Students

    I am a female and was unable to get transfered out of a nursing unit as CNA into our hospitals ambulance services (later I find my transfer request gets stuck perhaps on my bosses desk?! I have very clean work history with this hospital....politics?)...

14. transition NREMT-P to RN (struggles?)

    shlru0404 replied to shlru0404's topic in General Students

    thanks for the warning I will prepare appropriately and do what one must do shlru0404

15. transition NREMT-P to RN (struggles?)

    shlru0404 posted a topic in General Students

    I am getting ready to try a transition course from paramedic to RN. This program is brand new to my community college and thus no data. ouch! Any idea of other places that offer such a transition and where to find success or failure issues. I am hopi...