MsTosh, RN

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1. New Nurse...Am I Worrying Too Much?

   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...

2. -How long did it take you to find a job as a new grad?

   MsTosh, RN replied to European's topic in Job Hunt

   6mths in pittsburgh,pa for me

3. A question to new grads...how satisfied are you with your new salary ?

   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.

4. have an interview and am pregnant

   MsTosh, RN replied to melmarie23's topic in General Nursing

   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.

5. CNA's not completing assignment. Vent.

   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 ...

6. New grad starting LTC job next week...

   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.

7. help !!

   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 ...

8. Calling for help!

   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.

9. new nurse, cna with attitude

   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...

10. New Grad RN's in nursing homes

    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?

11. What is a typical night shift for a LPN in LTC?

    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...

12. discharge documentation

    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.

13. discharge documentation

    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...

14. Basic nursing questions

    MsTosh, RN replied to neenrn4life's topic in General Nursing

    I think 1.C check iv patent and 2. D it is very important to know the correct rate to push a bolus dose of medication.