ownadobe replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Geriatric
I too was a new grad and young (20). I learned to always ask the CNA to do something and not order them. I understood they knew more about the patient and respected their opinion. I kept my professional relationships professional and personal, person...
ownadobe replied to qatrat's topic in Occupational
My job must be feast. I have been in a stable position for 10 years now, gaining more skills but along with that is more responsibility. I have now started doing CM for those on disability/WC trying to get them back to work sooner. I am employed by t...
I started in LTC moved up to administration. Then went to acute care after that to case management. I found that the experience I learned in LTC paved the way for my career. You might find it easier to transition. In LTC on night shift you have anywh...
I worked night shift for many years. It is beneficial to those who have children at home and cannot find a day job. In LTC it consists mainly of a med pass around midnight. The rest of the night you monitor the residents. I often would do rounds with...
I changed my 24/7 call after supervisors would call in the middle of the night to see when someone was returning to work. How should I know right off the top of my head. We have over 1200 employees and at any given time 60 people can be out sick. (Th...
I'm not telling her how to raise her kids but I know from experience that some employers really don't care what your personal issues are. They just want you at work. I found when I moved where I am now, people were more understanding and helpful. Day...
The mid-atlantic area seems to have everything. MD, WV, PA, VA. Rural areas are great for raising your kids. I moved here when mine was 9. I used to work in the city but found that they did not care that you need to stay home on a day or two cause yo...
They were just that slow. She had everything in and called once a week but never got to speak to a real person, only leave messages that were never returned. It took her 2 trips to Baltimore. She did have a MD LPN license and was endorsing her RN lic...
samsam is right. The best way to endorse into MD is to drive to Baltimore and go directly to the BON. I have never known of speaking to a human when I have called there. A friend of mine took 5 months to get her endorsement.
I had all 265 and within 3 hours I found out I passed. In WV the board of nursing updates every couple of hours. I took mine at 8am and finished around 11:30am. Had my results by 6pm that night.
ownadobe replied to qatrat's topic in Occupational
As an OH nurse for over 8 years I would personally recommend that OH is not for a new grad. Since there are so many asects like you have mentioned a person needs to gain experience before moving into the OH field. Often the OH nurse works alone, no p...
ownadobe replied to shellbow's topic in Occupational
I don't find it boring at all. Sure there are "slow days". But after 20 years of rushing to get everything done before I go home; I find it quite refreshing.
ownadobe replied to josinda421's topic in West Virginia
I would not recommend it either. There are many BSN programs online. WVU has a program. If I had it to do over I would have attended another school. Many times you are left hanging when trying to get registered for classes, purchasing books, etc. I c...