2010NewRN

2010NewRN has 6 years experience and specializes in Skilled, Private Duty, LTC.

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1. Help! Paper topic?

   2010NewRN posted a topic in NP Students

   I have to write a paper that focuses on a conflict between nurses and physicians, but the conflict must be an advanced practice problem. Per the professor, "Also please be sure the conflict is an advanced practice problem. This can be a hypothetical ...

2. Tools of the Trade

   2010NewRN replied to Ddestiny's topic in Home Health

   I think a blood pressure cuff you're familiar with is very important, so I always take my own even if I'm told there is one in the home. First, the b/p cuff might not be there as you're told. Second, it might not work correctly, and if you're not ...

3. what do you wear?

   2010NewRN replied to Nurse Connie's topic in Home Health

   I'm an RN, and do private duty/home health pediatric care. My shifts are generally 8 hours per day in one home. I wear scrubs, for the most part. Sometimes I'll wear scrub pants and a plain color t-shirt. I don't look at home health care as much ...

4. having a bad night!

   2010NewRN replied to cayenne06's topic in Private Duty

   We all have those kinds of nights!!! Heck, I just had one the other night! G-tube came out. Didn't know if there was a replacement. Had to wake mom. UGH. Chin up! You'll have a better handle on it all on your next shift!!!

5. Hourly wage discrepancy...Uh oh!

   2010NewRN replied to 2010NewRN's topic in Private Duty

   luv-of-kids- Yes, some of the hours were orientation, but the hours I was paid orientation rate, are depicted correctly on my pay stub. X hours at orientation pay X hours at what should be regular wage It's the "regular wage" amount that is clearly ...

6. Hourly wage discrepancy...Uh oh!

   2010NewRN posted a topic in Private Duty

   I know I need to go in and talk to the HR person at my company about this, it just upsets me that I discovered this on Friday of a holiday weekend, and have to wait until Monday to discuss the issue. Any suggestions on how to approach the subject wit...

7. Salary comparison

   2010NewRN replied to oriellyk's topic in ADN/BSN

   Iowa Licensed Sept 2010 LTC from Nov10-April12- base rate $22.50/hr Private Duty as of April12- $19.00/hr

8. Started a new job, and wondering if these are signs of bad things to come

   2010NewRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I started a new job about 2 weeks ago at a residential program for the mentally ill. The place has two units. One for long term mentally ill patients, and a unit for those in transition from an inpatient hospital stay back to the community. So far,...

9. In need of advice- discrimination???

   2010NewRN replied to 2010NewRN's topic in General Nursing

   *ac* You will notice that my profile here is completely blank. There is a reason for that! :wink2: I did originally decide to post this here after much thought for two reasons: 1) I wanted honest advice on what course of action I should pursue, and ...

10. In need of advice- discrimination???

    2010NewRN replied to 2010NewRN's topic in General Nursing

    Again, thank you Jeanne. You are wise, and sometimes us newbies need that wisdom from those that have been there, done that. I can assure you that no bashing of said hospital will occur by me or my nursing school friends. None of my classmates know...

11. In need of advice- discrimination???

    2010NewRN replied to 2010NewRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Jeanne. This is exactly how I read the whole situation. You couldn't have stated it better as to what I think is really the reason for what has happened. While I can see why and how the hospital is trying to protect their ass, it is still...

12. In need of advice- discrimination???

    2010NewRN replied to 2010NewRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was not required by law to disclose that I have a mental health disorder to the school or the hospital. I am protected under the ADA law. I have not hidden the fact that I have a mental disorder from the school. Heck, I receive vocational rehab ...

13. In need of advice- discrimination???

    2010NewRN replied to 2010NewRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was working clinical at this hospital in July. The post they provided the dean was from October last year, so no, it was not posted while I was at the hospital, but I understand why you asked that. While some people might find bipolar something to...

14. In need of advice- discrimination???

    2010NewRN replied to 2010NewRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am aware of this, and am pretty darn positive that my privacy settings on Facebook were set to "Friend's only".

15. In need of advice- discrimination???

    2010NewRN replied to 2010NewRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if there is a way for Facebook to tell me who accessed my page in the days before the report was filed with the dean of nursing. I suppose I could check on that. I will admit to doing well academically (I am a straight A student), as we...