I saw a resident googling on a computer different types of NG tubes and something about intubation. Yeah, please don't come at me with any tubes near my throat if you have to google it!
Blondenurse83 replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Geriatric, LTC
A former coworker of mine used to wear an X-ray apron around the unit (which isn't radiation, it's a med surg unit) because she was convinced the rooms were radioactive 😳 She also thought the...
Blondenurse83 replied to MeganStar's topic in General Nursing
I also did not have much opportunity for these things in nursing school. I only started one IV and never cared for a foley, trach or chest tube. I just developed these skills as I began working. You...
Blondenurse83 replied to anonomous's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Sorry you are dealing with all of this! I started my nursing career in LTC as my first job, and it was pretty overwhelming. Having so many patients to pass meds on and assess as well as dealing with...
Blondenurse83 replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Ohio Nursing
I got a 2500 bonus about 6 years ago when I was starting out at a nursing home in Ohio. I now work in a hospital and haven't heard of anything like that. Good
I worked in LTC as my first nursing job, and then moved onto an acute position in a hospital. It didn't hurt me, and the job market was just as bad when I graduated. I say money and experience in...
We use that on my unit, and it is pushed along with the insulin. It is difficult to push due to the consistency of the D50 so it usually takes awhile (5 minutes to
I am in the program but am only 3 classes in and haven't started looking too much for preceptors, but I think you are pretty much on your own, from what I hear from other students. I am starting to...
Blondenurse83 replied to OUxPhys's topic in Ohio Nursing
The previous poster described it pretty accurately. I took it 4 years ago when I started. Most people have to retake the PBDS at the end of their orientation to show their improvement. I thought it...
Blondenurse83 replied to Roskarin's topic in General Nursing
My unit rotates holidays, and we work every other. So one year I would work Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Christmas; the next year I would do July 4, Thanksgiving and New Years. I work 12 hour shifts....
I'm not sure all of the states accepted, but I know recently Ohio U had to add a clinical component (it's an indirect type of clinical project) to meet accreditation guidelines, so I'm thinking that...