MsRN247

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1. New grad RN in LTC

   MsRN247 replied to Starfish, RN's topic in LTC Directors

   you'll do fine :) I have to say, give yourself 3 months, and you'll be walking down the hall like you've beeen there forever! first month might be hectic, and everyday will be a learning experience for you.

2. Interest in becoming an Aesthetic RN in CA

   MsRN247 replied to CandiceHolly's topic in Aesthetics

   Hi SBRN12, I am one of many many many RNs with interest in aesthetic nursing... came across your post just today. I know its been months since you've posted this note, but I was just wondering where you are now. Have you found your dream nursing care...

3. Laser hair removal training/aesthetics training

   MsRN247 replied to NurseHopefulInOH's topic in Aesthetics

   I've been in the traditional nursing field all my nursing career... and recently, my interest in medspa/ aesthetic nursing just SPARKED!!! I've started looking into schools/courses that provide training in injectables and lasers. But they are quit...

4. First job as a new grad- wondering if I made the right decision

   MsRN247 replied to GypseyGirl's topic in New Nurse

   Hi GypseyGirl, thanks for updating your current status, about quitting the med spa. but I just wanted to ask you, since I am actually looking INTO changing my nursing career into the field of aesthetic nursing!!! "Not all med spas are the same way ...

5. Home Health Paperwork

   MsRN247 replied to jayman1958's topic in Home Health

   our agency has over 7000 patients, still doing old school paper charting too! nothing for the field nurses is computerized.

6. How long?

   MsRN247 replied to 84RN's topic in Home Health

   yup, i've been in your shoes too! I've been in home health (started as new grad) for 1 yr 6 months... and still i find myself looking up BASIC stuff... like first semester nursing school lol! but its all about brushing up and keep learning, right? es...

7. home health nursing job

   MsRN247 replied to ffliper2777's topic in Home Health

   Theres a difference in home care and home health. I was a new grad hired for a home health agency, and now I've been doing this for 1 year and 6 months. It wasn't a smooth ride, but I am proud I stuck to this. Cuz so many times, I felt like quitting....

8. How far do you drive- one way?

   MsRN247 replied to RN1263's topic in Home Health

   I work in LA, drive about 20miles give or take. How about everyone else? where do they live?

9. PDN...Facebook friend??

   MsRN247 replied to Ms_Bee's topic in Private Duty

   I'm totally against it! I think keeping the professional/personal social life boundary is important. Could it possibly lead to be a HIPAA violation?

10. HOME PROLASTIN-C infusion, anyone???

    MsRN247 posted a topic in Home Health

    Dear Home Health nurses, I've been in the home health field for a over a year, and recently started home Prolastin infusion. I accompanied my supervisor for the first time, but only stayed with her for the medication preparation.... and agh are ther...

11. Questions about Home Health - considering a job! Please help!

    MsRN247 replied to muesli's topic in Home Health

    those questions you asked are very good, because like the other nurses are telling you, vary by agency. I'm in the field, and yes it is very flexible. but like you mentioned, very low pay. that's one of the reasons im looking into a hospital job myse...

12. Home Health vs Dyalisis

    MsRN247 replied to foxyroxyrn's topic in Home Health

    you should really consider home health nursing before getting yourself into it. I say this because I started in home health as a new grad over 1 year ago, because it was a RN position that "trained" new grads. but really, not all agencies compensate ...

13. CHARTING AND DOCUMENTATION help!

    MsRN247 posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi. I have been an HH nurse for almost one year, but I must improve my documentation skills. Suppose there are nurses who can give me guidelines on regular SN notes. I think I got OASIS down, LOL. Any help is appreciated! I appreciate any help you ca...

14. my FIRST interview!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    MsRN247 replied to MsRN247's topic in New Nurse

    thank you thank you thank you dura_mater!!! this helps.

15. my FIRST interview!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    MsRN247 replied to MsRN247's topic in New Nurse

    okay. thanks!