MeganAK

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1. Recession creates apathy.

   MeganAK replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

   I have to post to this one. Most of the time i just hop on and read and think, but this just screams for a reply. I have been a nurse for four years, the last year being at a small, rural hospital that was hit fairly hard by the recession. In the ...

2. Transition from ER to LTC

   MeganAK replied to obxdrmn's topic in Geriatric

   No - it is definitely not the promised land. I loved it when I was in the ER as a tech, but being there as a nurse is a whole new ballgame. I guess deep down, I feel like my gut is telling me that the level of stress really isn't healthy. I have al...

3. Ideas for Interview Questions for a new LTC RN

   MeganAK replied to MeganAK's topic in Geriatric

   Oh my gosh, you are both wonderful! AManda3- your ideas are so helpful, and I appreciate the time you put in to writing. I will definitely take note of the things you mentioned when I go for an interview/tour! And Riegen, thank you so much as well...

4. Ideas for Interview Questions for a new LTC RN

   MeganAK posted a topic in Geriatric

   For those of you out there who have some experience under your belt, I need some advice. I am considering a move from ER/Inpt care to LTC. I have no experience with LTC and am hoping that you can give me some questions to ask at the interview that ...

5. Transition from ER to LTC

   MeganAK replied to obxdrmn's topic in Geriatric

   I, too, for different circumstances, am considering a move from the ER to LTC. I am a little bit nervous. It sounds like things can get overwhelming and stressful in LTC, and this is already how I feel in the ER. TO the OP, have you made the switc...

6. Help! Need Your Thoughts and Maybe Pep Talks!

   MeganAK posted a topic in Emergency

   I know that the same theme has probably been posted many times on this forum, but I am posting again because I feel like I need your thoughts and we are all different! I have been an RN for four years, was an ER Tech for three, and an EMT for five. ...

7. What is happening in your hospital? Not using N95 mask, NO screening for H1N1 ,

   MeganAK replied to JobsearchingRN's topic in COVID

   I like the idea of just buying your own. I went in to work today and discussed the issue with my manager and she said that if I wanted to wear one, I could. Apparently the Infection Control Nurse is all bent out of shape and is coming to have a tal...

8. What is happening in your hospital? Not using N95 mask, NO screening for H1N1 ,

   MeganAK replied to JobsearchingRN's topic in COVID

   So my next question would be, after reading the previous post about the respiratory transmission of the flu, what are we supposed to do about our hospitals not providing the proper protection? My hospital hasn't even fit tested me yet and I have bee...

9. What is happening in your hospital? Not using N95 mask, NO screening for H1N1 ,

   MeganAK replied to JobsearchingRN's topic in COVID

   Pretty much the same thing here- no N95, only surgical masks. We are doing the rapid flu test, but basically everyone who has flu-like symptoms is being treated as a positive with isolation, masks, etc. The problem I have is that it is already getti...

10. Mandatory Flu Shots

    MeganAK replied to Ghostmedic's topic in COVID

    Last night was ridiculous! I was working Fast Track and I only saw a few patients that did not get flu swabs. I am estimating that I probably took care of fourty or so patients in the twelve hour shift, and did about thirty flu swabs. Everyone was...

11. Mandatory Flu Shots

    MeganAK replied to Ghostmedic's topic in COVID

    Thanks all- I know the shot is available Thimerosol free, but not at my hospital yet. That isn't my only concern about the shot. Good info from everyone, though, it is nice to see an adult discussion where everyone can give their opinions!

12. Your income vs price of homes

    MeganAK replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone have any input on wages vs housing in rural areas? Many of the posts I saw were cities, where I think the pay is a bit higher. I was living in a rural town in Alaska, making $34/hr with median house prices being around $220,000 and now I liv...

13. Mandatory Flu Shots

    MeganAK replied to Ghostmedic's topic in COVID

    We are just being offered the H1N1 vaccine. I was not able to get the seasonal flu vaccine due to an allergy to Thimerisol and I am not really super interested in getting the H1N1 vaccine. I am currently working with my manager to educate the Infe...

14. Temp in WV?

    MeganAK replied to MeganAK's topic in West Virginia

    Wow! Thanks so much for your reply. I knew that travel nursing probably wasn't much of an option right now, which bums me out because it would give us a chance to explore the State to get a better idea of where we want to settle and apply for a per...

15. Temp in WV?

    MeganAK posted a topic in West Virginia

    Well, I know this is a tough time in a tough market, but we are headed to West Virginia in a couple months to relocate and really wanted to get a travel assignemnt there to get a feel for the place before I try to get a permanent job. I have been a ...