SunnyRose

SunnyRose specializes in psych.

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1. UHS - Universal Health Services RN nursing working conditions

   SunnyRose replied to RD_Congo's topic in Psychiatric

   This is unacceptable...absolutely dreadful. Feel just awful for you, the pts, and other caring staff. We still have a long way to go in so many places in treating mental health and med-surg pts with equal resources and compassion...

2. Is 18 patients "the new normal"?

   SunnyRose replied to SunnyRose's topic in Psychiatric

   Thanks for the validation, everyone. Makes me feel not so alone in the world :) My State Nursing Board rules allow a VERY wide range of managerial discretion in deciding ratios. Since we are so short-staffed, my unit has 1 nurse at a time, so 18 tot...

3. Is 18 patients "the new normal"?

   SunnyRose posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I work in a peds acute inpatient unit (ages 5-17). Management decided to up our nurse to patient ratio to 1:18. We do all our own discharges and admissions (Admissions take 2 1/2 hours per pt. Usually 1-2 admits a day shift and 3-5 a night shift). T...

4. Are bras contraband?

   SunnyRose replied to laurenp_rn's topic in Psychiatric

   Bras are ok as long as they don't have underwires; they can keep them if pt allows us to remove the underwires.

5. Nurse to patient ratio

   SunnyRose replied to psychRNmom2's topic in Psychiatric

   Up to 16 acute kid patients (ranging from age 4-17) per nurse. 3 techs for 24 pts. Unit has 30 beds. Sometimes have a dedicated unit secretary, and do our own admissions and discharges. Admits have so much paperwork and are so time-consuming, and w...

6. So Why Do You Do It?

   SunnyRose replied to BeinganRN9's topic in General Nursing

   Well said! I'm graduating in May-this will be my third major career change (and I hope last!). You described my med-surg preceptorship to a T! I was a zombie after 2 twelve hour shifts in a row, and that was just as a student who was assigned 2 pts, ...

7. One month too many in LTC

   SunnyRose replied to SunnyRose's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thank you to all of you for the advice and good wishes, I appreciate It!

8. One month too many in LTC

   SunnyRose posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I passed NCLEX-PN in July. I just gave notice and left my first post-grad job after only a month. It was at the largest SNF in the region, and each nurse has 24-30 pts on days/evenings. Trachs, dementia pts that need one-on-one, tube feedings, quadra...

9. Flashcard suggestions for A&P class

   SunnyRose replied to MacMaster's topic in General Students

   I never used the flashcards I bought, mainly because the text and pictures were too small. Flashcards can tend to take things out of context and I like to be able to see the "big picture." Before you do anything, look at your A&P textbook to see ...

10. CNA or LPN program: I was accepted for LPN, but should I switch?

    SunnyRose replied to jerassica's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Like ZiggsGal said, look at job postings for your area to see who is hiring LPNs. Also, don't discount LTC. Patients are far more acute now than in previous times, and if you are on a skilled floor, you will get a good opportunity, as an LPN, to do a...

11. Second career, nontraditional background NURSES w/UNIQUE HISTORIES!-help our quiz

    SunnyRose replied to Genuine_Pure_Setae's topic in General Nursing

    Demographic and previous career details: how long have you been a nurse? LPN student about to graduate. Age? 45 gender? Female. What was your previous career? Web/graphic designer and technical writer. Did you receive a college degree in that specia...

12. I finished LVN school today!!!

    SunnyRose replied to luckystudentnurseRN's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Congratulations!!! I am looking forward to posting my own "Yippeee, I'm done!" on April 22. I know how hard you've worked. Best of luck on boards!

13. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    SunnyRose replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Just finished my first day at Tennessee Technology. We have a class of 50-whew! The instructors seem very good. We have our first test in Success in Practical Nursing on Thursday, and the first A&P test on Monday, then 1 or 2 tests per week after...

14. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    SunnyRose replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    So glad I found this thread! I just got "the letter" on Friday while out of town. My cousin (a retired RN) was dog sitting, and I told her to call if it arrived-we both squealed!!! Orientation is April 23, start is May 4th--TTC. Now I'm slightly terr...