MsTosh, RN replied to sabrina_RPN's topic in General Nursing
I just started at a LTC facility as a new graduate and i go home every nite thinking about what i forgot to tell in report or what i forgot to do. Im so stressed out its unbelievable. I feel like im clueless sometimes. I hope a hospital calls me soon...
MsTosh, RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing
Im a new grad and i work at a LTC facility. I am thankful for my 22.00 a hr and my full paid benefits. nothing comes out of my check for health care benefits so thats wonderful to me.
I would not speak about the pregnancy. If you are showing then he/she can assume you are pregnant. Your not their to discuss your personal life. I would maintain professional and presence my credentials.
MsTosh, RN replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric
Its a shame but you have to check behind some of them to make sure things are done. I am on my 2nd wk orientation at a LTC facility and i will be by myself soon. thier is alot of things i be seeing that i dont like. At the place i work RN have to do ...
MsTosh, RN replied to dukesgal's topic in Geriatric
I just started in LTC 2 wks ago and things are going well. I am learning alot. The only thing i dislike is the large patient load. you have over 30 pt to care for where i work.
MsTosh, RN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing
This same situation just happen to me. I was offer the job on May 28. my last day at my job of 10yrs was june 13 and i just started working my new job july 12. Just be patient and dont make it seem like your to despaired. I know its better said then ...
MsTosh, RN replied to Tepidorchid's topic in General Nursing
If a pt. is worsening you 1st call for help and then being assessing he/she and report your findings to the rapid response team. If your unable to anwser a question you let the pt know that you are unsure, but you will try to find out the anwser.
MsTosh, RN replied to mandakaye03's topic in Geriatric
I have to agree with the above post. It was a very bad choice of words. Everyone deserves respect reguardless of skin color. You made it seem like her position was way beneath you and she was jealous. I feel everyone is their to do a job and if someo...
MsTosh, RN replied to SunshineRN79's topic in Geriatric
My friend was hired 3weeks ago at a nursing home and she is having a difficult time managing her time. Do any of you have some advise i can give her on a routine?
MsTosh, RN replied to mandakaye03's topic in Geriatric
A friend of mines just started as a RN at a long term care facility. She said when she 1st arrives she gets a report, count the nacrotics,check the crash cart, briefly do rounds to make sure the patients are breathing and then begin her glucose check...
MsTosh, RN replied to deliverator's topic in Emergency
the book I have is "Charting Made incerdibly Easy" 3rd edition Lippinocott Williams and Wilkins. I love this book it really helps with nurses notes and it also display some of the forms you may encounter.
MsTosh, RN replied to deliverator's topic in Emergency
Im a new graduate as well and im trying to get a handle on my documentation. Heres, an example of a discharge note out my charting book. 68y.o. black male admitted 5/2/10 with chest pain, HTN; BP 190/100, and SOB. MI ruled out. Chest pain relieved w...