RNLifesaver

RNLifesaver has 12 years experience and specializes in Birthing Center, Gerontology, LTC, Psych.

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1. Midstate medical

   RNLifesaver replied to CTRN84's topic in Connecticut

   I used to work there as an LPN and when I first became an RN- but that was years ago. I actually started there when it was Veterans Memorial Hospital and was there for a bit when they opened the new hospital (MidState Medical Ctr). I worked on the in...

2. Finding preceptor for CNS program

   RNLifesaver replied to hisblueskies's topic in CNS

   I had a very hard time with finding a preceptor for my CNS program in Ct. Most places wouldn't take me because they didn't have a contract with my college which is in VA. The APN's I contacted generally didn't want a student or were too busy. I final...

3. rn salary in ct

   RNLifesaver replied to LIHHRN's topic in Connecticut

   Hi!! There is definatly a nursing shortage in Ct and you will not have any trouble finding a position!! As for rates of pay- To the best of my knowledge and from what I have seen myself and heard from others- Home Care per visit is about $35/visit ...

4. Is night shift easier?.....

   RNLifesaver replied to RN1263's topic in Med-Surg

   You definatly will feel that "jet lag" feeling! I would still take nights over days!! Less people to contribute to any chaos that might occur! It is generally quieter, but not always!! The biggest hurdle will most likely be your sleep pattern and sta...

5. NOC shift-how do you arrange your sleep?

   RNLifesaver replied to supernova004's topic in New Nurse

   I worked nights for years and miss it dearly!! I don't think it matters WHEN you sleep, as long as you try for some consistency. I worked 7p-7a and slept when I got home. (Unless I was off the next night, then I would stay up and go to sleep at aroun...

6. Am I that dumb? I need help with Coag machine.

   RNLifesaver replied to nurseforever30's topic in Home Health

   I have to laugh. I am sorry. The fact of the matter is, those machines are SO picky!!! We always had trouble with that damn machine in the Long Term Care facility I had worked at.

7. Am I wrong?

   RNLifesaver replied to moongirl's topic in General Nursing

   The bottom line is this- WE are here for the Patients. Period. Your instructor was obviously trying to have you concentrate on med admin. Vitally important. However, this is OVER-RIDDEN by the fact the the Patient ALWAYS comes first!!! You could ha...

8. Afraid of grouchy manager....

   RNLifesaver replied to ortess1971's topic in New Nurse

   Probably one of the reasons your Crohns is acting up?!?! Ya think?!?! Your health is more important than ANY job.

9. Great clinical FINALLY!!!

   RNLifesaver replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Students

   I think the double ear-ed stethescopes are more difficult to hear out of anyway. Good job in clinical!! :balloons:

10. How has nursing changed?

    RNLifesaver replied to RN007's topic in General Nursing

    Increased risk of lawsuits. I am pretty sure people weren't "sue-happy" 20 or 30 years ago. Increased risk to lose your license coupled with the increased NEED to keep that lic to Work!! I know that if I ever lost my license, I would be finished! I w...

11. California Home Prices Drop ...

    RNLifesaver replied to Sheri257's topic in California

    Jealousy- they must be jealous of Californians!! Yes, the weather is awesome there. And the housing prices are outrageous!! The pay (from what I have been told) is fairly equivalent to where I am (Connecticut). And I can assure you- our housing pri...

12. nursing caps

    RNLifesaver replied to biker nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a long term care facility (a large one- 4 floors) and the old lady who owned the place was an LPN. She MANDATED that all nurses wore a cap. And you had to wear all white. The dress code was strict. If you did not have a cap, you were able...

13. There is no nursing shortage

    RNLifesaver replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Students

    I definatly believe that your instructor is not quite accurate. There is a nursing shortage. It may very well be that one of the reasons there is a shortage is because many nurses are not working. I do see a few things. 1. There are many nurses that...

14. Married / engaged nurses...

    RNLifesaver replied to KLeigh's topic in General Nursing

    I wear an engagment ring. HOWEVER- I do not do patient care at the moment. I currently work in administration. I also wore it when I worked as a Supervisor in Long term care. Again, I had minimal if any patient contact. My job consisted primarily of ...

15. Quitting 4 months into nursing?

    RNLifesaver replied to mariedoreen's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly wouldn't quit "nursing"- but it might be that the particular position or specialty area is not for you. I did home care for 2 months and realized that I did not care for case managing! I don't really know anybody who can know EXACTLY what...