ownadobe

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1. LTC problem getting assistants to respect me

   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...

2. Future direction OH Nursing...?

   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...

3. Typical 11-7 in LTC?

   ownadobe replied to career#2's topic in Geriatric

   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...

4. Typical 11-7 in LTC?

   ownadobe replied to career#2's topic in Geriatric

   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...

5. OHN overwhelming at times!!!

   ownadobe replied to Jasil's topic in Occupational

   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...

6. Any nursing mom can relate?

   ownadobe replied to MELY13's topic in General Nursing

   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...

7. Any nursing mom can relate?

   ownadobe replied to MELY13's topic in General Nursing

   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...

8. Maryland License by endorsement

   ownadobe replied to RNrascal's topic in Maryland

   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...

9. Maryland License by endorsement

   ownadobe replied to RNrascal's topic in Maryland

   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.

10. Question for those who went the full 265 questions for NCLEX

    ownadobe replied to CLemos's topic in General Students

    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.

11. Future direction OH Nursing...?

    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...

12. Will I be "bored"?

    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.

13. Mountain State University LPN-BSN program Info please

    ownadobe replied to josinda421's topic in West Virginia

    Martinsburg; I do not know about DC

14. Mountain State University LPN-BSN program Info please

    ownadobe replied to josinda421's topic in West Virginia

    Some instructors are good, some have less to be desired. You do get that everywhere. But many in my class passed boards of their 1st try.

15. Mountain State University LPN-BSN program Info please

    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...