Guest27531

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1. PRI Assessments

   Guest27531 replied to Guest27531's topic in New York

   CP1983, Thank you for your response. I, too, am certified and I found the course very interesting. I was wondering, in particular, about the usefulness of the instrument and how those who need one done find staff who are certified.

2. Mature Student thinking of going back to school and take Nursing

   Guest27531 replied to PiXie77's topic in New York

   I think you will do fine in school. It won't take you long to get back in the hang of studying, particularly since you are so motivated. But you need to prepare yourself emotionally for a very difficult profession. You will not be coddled and you wil...

3. Can I be a DON with no nursing home experience?

   Guest27531 replied to femaleRN's topic in LTC Directors

   You may be "clueless" now but if they really need you and you want to go the "administration" route this may be a doorway. Medicaid/Medicare regulations are learnable and so is budgeting. If you are not in a big city and it is a small nursing home it...

4. Can I be a DON with no nursing home experience?

   Guest27531 replied to femaleRN's topic in LTC Directors

   It sounds like a very difficult transition! Here are my thoughts (for what they are worth): 1. How much does the nursing home need you? Are you located in an area where they are having problems finding people to even apply for the job? 2. How big (o...

5. PRI Assessments

   Guest27531 posted a topic in New York

   I haven't posted on AllNurses for a very long time but I did not know where else to turn to ask for New York State-specific information. (The PRI is only used in NY). I would love to hear from case managers, nursing home nurses, home care nurses and ...

6. Is nursing theory actually used by working nurses?

   Guest27531 replied to BCRNA's topic in Professionalism

   The usefulness of Nursing Theory in nursing practice is like Philosophy in life...most people don't realize they are living their lives (i.e. Practicing) by it but they are. The more we realize there is the possibility to actually know the reason we ...

7. Considering nursing...need advice!

   Guest27531 replied to Baubo516's topic in General Students

   Congratulations!! thank you so much for returning to tell what happened. I don't look on this site much but I had this one tagged so when you posted it popped up. Just keep on going...you are getting to your goal and you will find a job you like. Som...

8. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

   Guest27531 replied to amadime1's topic in New York

   I used to work for VNS (1.5 years full time and 10 additional years contract). I loved it and decided that I would return to work for them Per Diem when I retired. So, 1.5 years ago, I retired from full time employment (too young for real retiremen...

9. How do you do it?

   Guest27531 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm certain that many people will give you tips that will help you get organized. My days of caring for the whole family are past, so I will address a couple of other aspects that will also give you additional energy and the ability to cope with the...

10. Interview in another nursing program after being dismissed

    Guest27531 replied to NvRGvUp's topic in General Students

    You are in a difficult position. You say you were "almost graduated" when you were dismissed. That seems like a real problem to me. Although I do wonder what class you failed, it is hard to imagine failing any class and still being allowed to grad...

11. Accepted job at NYP-Cornell!

    Guest27531 replied to Ari RN's topic in New York

    These days it seems to take weeks between each step! In my experience, the best move is to end the call with an inquiry about the next step and when you should expect to hear from someone. It has been several months now...so, how long did it take bef...

12. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

    Guest27531 replied to amadime1's topic in New York

    Although Beth Israel and St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital are both part of Continuum Health Partners, the nurses are covered under separate contracts. St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital are NYSNA while BI nurses are not NYSNA. Not actually certain but thin...

13. Is getting my BSN really going to pay off?

    Guest27531 replied to Peetz's topic in General Nursing

    getting a bsn is essential these days if you expect to work in the hospital. don't even think about not completing your program if you intend to have a career as a nurse. now, getting to another point you raise - "was told my high confidence lev...

14. Chest pain do you need an EKG order?

    Guest27531 replied to usRNs's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely right! You do not need a doctor's order to do an EKG for chest pain and, as described previously, one would wonder about an RN who did not do one stat but this is a good example for you to use to talk to your Nurse Manager about how "stan...

15. how can a nursing home nurse get into a hospital job?

    Guest27531 replied to RN2783's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are on the right track and I advise you to continue doing everything you can to get into hospital nursing. Your salary may or may not be higher right away but I'm certain that it would pay off in the long run. You mentioned that you ar...