dragonflydani

dragonflydani has 5 years experience and specializes in Gertiatric/ Long Term Care.

Latest Activity

1. Resident Services Director Position

   dragonflydani replied to Amber Lynn's topic in General Nursing

   Oh that sounds great! Just make sure you get a detailed list of your responsibilities and make sure you're comfortable doing everything. Seems like you're moving up the ranks rather quickly and that's exciting! Good luck! Please let us know how you d...

2. Resident Services Director Position

   dragonflydani replied to Amber Lynn's topic in General Nursing

   I'm sorry, I don't know what an ALF is, could you elaborate on the position? I'm excited for you regardless!

3. Medical Careers Institute VA Beach or Newport News??

   dragonflydani replied to Julian87's topic in Virginia

   I have been taking pre-req's at MCI NN for the last month and I really love it. I did have some financial issues that moved my start date for the RN program back to May. As far as the teachers go, I think they are comparable to more traditional coll...

4. restraints and JCAHO

   dragonflydani replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

   i would like to think a person rearing up out of bed in a combative fit would fill the ROM qualifications. So just un-strap em, stand back, tackle them again and call it good? *kidding ofcourse* good luck!

5. I'm Sorry, But I'm Thankful

   dragonflydani replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

   Angelfire, My advice would be that you don't forget. I sometimes think that nurses become so immune to their gut instincts that sometimes they loose that ability to HAVE those things stick with them. The fact that it's sticking with you because you h...

6. I think I regret choosing nursing

   dragonflydani replied to nsFAMU's topic in General Nursing

   I agree that the medical profession can be a catty place, but I always try to remember I'm there for my patients, not for the other people I work with. It's really hard when you go in and all you hear is your co-workers complaining about EVERYTHING. ...

7. Looking for a job in Norfolk, VA HELP!

   dragonflydani replied to DJ1982's topic in Virginia

   Hmmm, well I'm sorry to hear that waterpaint. Good luck!

8. Looking for a job in Norfolk, VA HELP!

   dragonflydani replied to DJ1982's topic in Virginia

   Again I keep hearing hospital, I would really like to know the new hire rates for long term carefaclities in the area.

9. Low Cost Physicals/Titers in Hampton Roads

   dragonflydani replied to Kisisme's topic in Virginia

   Hello! I know I have been without work for quite some time and the Virginia Health Department has been very helpful. It wouldn't hurt to give them a call and even when I was working I still got a much discounted rate on medical services. Here is the...

10. What's it like working in ltc nursing?

    dragonflydani replied to studentenurse's topic in Geriatric

    I have worked in long term care as a CNA for 5 years. It is probably the most rewarding, and the most stressful job you will ever have. I really love old people. I think that they are amazing and caring and have a lot of knowledge to give, but workin...

11. Looking for a job in Norfolk, VA HELP!

    dragonflydani replied to DJ1982's topic in Virginia

    Has anyone thought about looking at nursing homes for RN jobs? I just can't see places like that turning away new grads and it's a great place to get experience....

12. MCI Student RN Program

    dragonflydani replied to sunshine327's topic in Virginia

    Hey! I'm starting my chem and math pre-reqs Dec 15th too, maybe we'll be in the same class :) I think we will be fine. The classes are 4 hours long, so I think we'll get a lot of hands on learning :)

13. MCI Va Beach

    dragonflydani replied to diva86's topic in Virginia

    those scores will definitely get you into the RN program. my scores were in the 70's and you would have thought they were about to grab me a mensa application. :) Good luck! I start in NN RN program in January, starting my pre-reqs tomorrow. Chemistr...

14. Disappointed with VA Board for their Inconsiderably Rudeness Members

    dragonflydani replied to Pow82's topic in Virginia

    I am sorry but you better learn some patience if you're going into nursing :) You can't just call a whole state stupid because you've dealt with one bad apple :)