RNHuskyFan

RNHuskyFan has 16 years experience and specializes in Sub Acute/Rehab; LTC.

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1. salary expectations of a new grad in CT

   RNHuskyFan replied to raygun354's topic in Connecticut

   I work in LTC in northeast CT and that rate, even for a new grad is VERY low. Are you sure they gave you an RN starting rate and not an LPN? If I were you I would ask a few questions. Regardless, congratulations for the new job. We start RN new grads...

2. Help, Nursing student looking for an RN Manager to interview.....

   RNHuskyFan replied to jcreasor927's topic in General Nursing

   Do you have a personal email? I can send my answers to you instead of a public forum.

3. Help, Nursing student looking for an RN Manager to interview.....

   RNHuskyFan replied to jcreasor927's topic in General Nursing

   I will be happy to help if I can.

4. Low starting pay for new RN?

   RNHuskyFan replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

   Its all relevent. The higher the pay, generally, the higher cost of living in the area.

5. Low starting pay for new RN?

   RNHuskyFan replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

   At my facility (LTC/Rehab) in Connecticut, I start my new grads at 28.00 + shift diff/ full benefits if >24hrs/week. We are expanding and just posted 3 new positions.

6. Am I In trouble?

   RNHuskyFan replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I agree with the other replies. I would question more why you waited to report the patients elevated temp to the doctor. By the way, was there a vanco bag in the fridge? That could have raised the question whether or not it was given. I seriously...

7. Nursing Me Black

   RNHuskyFan replied to NurseThis21's topic in General Nursing

   You took the words right out of my mouth. A "white nurse" union would not go over well at all! We are all nurses and that is the group who should stick together and conquer, not divide.

8. can an rn work as an lpn or med tech

   RNHuskyFan replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   Very true. Speaking as an employer (I do the hiring at my facility) if an applicant "settled" for a position he/she is over qualified, I would suspect that the position would re-open as soon as he/she found a suitable position. The same with job stat...

9. can an rn work as an lpn or med tech

   RNHuskyFan replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   I agree. If you accept an LPN position, you would still be required to perform as prudent RN in the same situation. In other words, if something happened to a patient requiring the skills of an RN, you could not say, your in a LPN position and should...

10. How many miles/minutes do you drive to work?

    RNHuskyFan replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I work 8 minutes from home and love it!!. I have considered other jobs that would be far away, 45 minutes, but at the end of the day, working close to home is a perk I will have a hard time giving up. With the price of gas and wear and tear on my car...

11. University of Phoenix- RN to BSN- Good Idea?

    RNHuskyFan replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in School Programs

    I agree, UOP is hardly a diploma mill. The program is very challenging and the student MUST be self-disciplined or he/she will not make it. Many students in my classes either failed or dropped out because they though it would be the "easy degree". Th...

12. Verbal Abuse and Nursing

    RNHuskyFan replied to JackTorsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I can hear your frustrations. It is never easy. You do have the right, and should, protect yourself from physical harm. I tell the nurses and cnas at my facility that if a patient's behaviors are escalating, never approach them or get too close...

13. Verbal Abuse and Nursing

    RNHuskyFan replied to JackTorsRN's topic in General Nursing

    As difficult as it is to be yelled at or verbally abused by a patient, try not to take it personally, especially if the patient has dementia or psych issues. The patient is probrably more tormented than we are. Remember the nurse can eventually go ho...

14. Verbal Abuse and Nursing

    RNHuskyFan replied to JackTorsRN's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing by reporting witnessed abuse. A nurse could be culpuble if she/he witnesses abuse and neglects to report the incident to the proper person(s). If you are being harrassed by a supervisor or co-worker for doing the ethical thin...

15. University of Phoenix- RN to BSN- Good Idea?

    RNHuskyFan replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in School Programs

    Hi, I graduated from UOP with both by BSN and MSN/Ed. I had a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it. I am not sure what kind of negative feedback you recieved, but it you let me know, perhaps I can help. I attened both ground school and on-l...