Jan RN

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1. What Info Can State Give??

   Jan RN replied to Jan RN's topic in General Nursing

   So, they cant reveal if someone was fired? Thank You. I feel better.

2. What Info Can State Give??

   Jan RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was wondering what info the Community Health Dept. at the state can give a prospective employer when they call to check on your license.....besides that your license is suspended or inactive. I was on orientation and missed 2 days for very legitima...

3. Please Help Me With Questions asap.....

   Jan RN posted a topic in Home Health

   Hello. I am going on an interview today for a home care agency. Have never worked home care. What are the main questions I should ask about the agency/work, etc. that are important to know before I start? I really appreciate your response!! Thanks...

4. Rehab. in LTC/Pt ratio question???????

   Jan RN posted a topic in Geriatric

   Cant figure out why the ratio of nurse to pt on a rehab unit at a LTC facility is 1:17 and when I did a clinical rotation at a hospital on a rehab unit it is no more than 1:5. The pts were no more acute at the hospital. Do you think 1:17 is unsafe o...

5. Need Help Now With Decision!!!!

   Jan RN replied to Jan RN's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks for your response! I do believe "my" job is out there and I cant settle for something I really dont like cuz I hate that feeling of dreading the thought of going into work. Good luck to you in finding the right job for you............janet

6. Need Answer About Postpartum !!!

   Jan RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am an RN considering taking a job in couplet care. I have worked just nursery before, but not postpartum. I'm a little nervous about p.p. What are the main pt.complications/emergencies that can occur on the postpartum unit and how should the nurs...

7. Need Help Now With Decision!!!!

   Jan RN replied to Jan RN's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you so much. I've decided to follow yours and the others advice and skip it!! I just got my license back after letting it lapse while raising my kids (had to take boards over!!) and I'm not about to risk it like that!! have a good day. ...

8. Need Help Now With Decision!!!!

   Jan RN posted a topic in Geriatric

   Have to let them know tomorrow!!! What is it like to work sub-acute rehab? I heard it is fast paced. Isn't 12-15 pts a lot for this unit for one nurse and 1 aide? That is how they staff at this sub acute floor in a nursing home I am considering wo...

9. Need Your Opinion

   Jan RN replied to Jan RN's topic in Geriatric

   I noticed they are advertising for aides for every shift, so they are down. I just dont want to get stuck doing aide work as well as my own. Seems like there should be at least 2 aides for 20-22 residents

10. Home Care In S.e. Michigan?

    Jan RN posted a topic in Private Duty

    Does anyone know of a good home care agency to work for in the Troy/Bloomfield/Rochester area of Michigan? There are so many, and its confusing as to which ones are good to work for. thanks....jan

11. Need Your Opinion

    Jan RN posted a topic in Geriatric

    I am considering a position at a LTC as an RN. I have to let them know this week.........The staffing ratio is one nurse for 20-22 residents on days with 3 aides for 66 residents (three nurses). Is that standard staffing or scary staffing? Jan

12. Subacute Rehab Question

    Jan RN posted a topic in Geriatric

    Can anyone tell me what it's like to work subacute rehab? What is a decent nurse/pt ratio? What skills must the RN have? I am considering a part time day job in this area. Just finished an RN refresher program and did my clinical on a rehab floo...

13. I Am Terrified Now!!

    Jan RN posted a topic in Geriatric

    I am considering taking a job at a LTC facility as an RN, but I am reading these horror stories from nurses and now i am unsure about working LTC. I havent read about any nurse that actually liked the ltc she/he was working at. ARE THERE ANY??? I...

14. Where are the jobs???

    Jan RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I thought there was a nursing shortage. Maybe it is my situation. I graduated with a BSN in 1977, worked for a while, then raised my kids. I let my license lapse too long. Was told I Had to retake NCLEX!! Well, was determined to get my license back,...