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 Nursing

   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,...

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

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

4. 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...

5. 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...

6. 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,...

7. 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....

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

   RNHuskyFan replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in School, College 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...

9. 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...

10. 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...

11. 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...

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

    RNHuskyFan replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in School, College 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...

13. new nurse in LTC

    RNHuskyFan replied to horsehobby's topic in General Nursing

    I am a DON in a LTC, and speaking for myself, unless the nurse requested or signed up for those hours it is certainly not the expectation, much less mandatory. Where these mandated hours??? In fact I...

14. Hospitals don't pay, but I need experience!

    RNHuskyFan replied to Sarahtonin's topic in General Nursing

    The hospitals in my area pay the LPN much less than the SNF. LPN do quite well in LTC/rehab in my neck of the woods. In addition, at least in my area, many hospitals do not hire the LPN. I agree with...

15. Pain is not a "vital sign"

    RNHuskyFan replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Very well said. I believe this is one of the better explainations I have heard so far. Whether or not it is a vital sign, pain should always be a part of our patients assessment. Excellent