1964nurse

1964nurse

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About 1964nurse

1964nurse has 17 years experience and specializes in Geriatrics.


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  1. At what cost are we willing to pay?

    I up and quit my job with notice a month ago. Ive been in nursing for the past 23 years. As an LPN and RN. working mainly geriatrics, homecare, rehab and agency nursing. My last job of 6 years was with the government. Excellent pay and benefits. This...
  2. Leave job before new job star

    I was wondering what your opinion is... I'm currently in a job that is causing much stress, dreading going to work, upset stomach and good old diarrhea. Nursing burnout. I have applied to a few other jobs, in a different capacity, interviewed and kno...
  3. Too good to be true

    Well as I have previously posted, I took that job and it was overwhelming in the beginning. Any hoo, lastweek I decided to tell the administrator that I'm feeling more comfortable doing them and things were going better. (after 3 weeks of doing them)...
  4. MDS newbie and frustrated too....

    Thank you to all of you, it is nice to have the support :)
  5. Would this be appropriate for an interview?

    It sounds great! I wore something similar and yes I also got my outfit secondhand and I felt great!! Go knock them dead girl!!!! and best wishes!!!
  6. MDS newbie and frustrated too....

    Hello. Well I took the MDS position that I had previously posted about. It's been 4 weeks. The first 2 weeks were spent on the floor getting to know the residents and the computer system. Today I just finished the 2nd week doing MDS's. The ADON is wh...
  7. MDS coordinator position

    Thank You both for your input. I've decide to take the job and give it a try. I'm going to stay in house pool at the facility I'm currently at so if things don't work out, I have something to fall back on. I'm excited and nervous about it, wish me lu...
  8. MDS coordinator position

    I am a 4 year RN, 14 year LPN mainly working long term care with some hospital, and home care experience who is tired of floor nursing, with an interest in learning about the MDS. Mainly tired of the lazy floor staff that our state facility tolerates...
  9. Hello, I am wondering if there are any RN's out there, that work for the state as a surveyor and if you like your job? Can you tell me a little about your job? I have 20 yrs. of nursing experience as a LPN and RN mainly in LTC. Two years ago I began ...
  10. Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

    I was an LPN for 14 years working mainly in LTC, homecare and as an agencynurse. Returning back to school for my RN, I anticipated working in a hospital as a "real nurse". The pay was about $8.00 less than the nursing home and I lasted 7 months in ou...
  11. Need to Vent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Thanks to all who replied. I really appreciate the support. Last night went much better. Those 2 cnas were up passing waters, linens, toileting residents and actually doing their job throughout the shift. No sitting around for 2 hours or even an hou...
  12. Need to Vent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I need to vent, and it is related to the VA. I just started In November as a RN in our local state VA nursing home, a newer facility that opened within the past 4 years. The benefits are out of this world. The place is beautiful, The staff.... OMG I ...
  13. calling in sick ...

    I recently gave my 2 week notice. I'm suppose to work 3- 12 hour shifts yet between now and Monday. I have my alarm set to call in tonight at 2, because I am so upset that I feel sick to my stomach and DREAD going in again. I have to work the weekend...
  14. Anyone changing positions?

    You betcha. I was an LPN for 14 yrs, went back to get my RN, to prove to myself I coud do it and felt I needed to get some M/S expeience. It's been 6 months and I dread it. Gave my 2 week notice this past week and am going back to LTC where I feel mo...
  15. Just when I think I'm doing okay....

    I'm a new RN, less than a year, LPN for the first 14 years, 44 years old, working mainly LTC and home care. Thought I'd like a challenge and broaden my options.:bugeyes: I 'm working at a small local hospital on the Med/Surg unit and it goes okay for...