Neener_RNBSN

Neener_RNBSN has 3 years experience and specializes in LTC, Surgical Dermatology.

Latest Activity

1. Told I'm too smart for LTC

   Neener_RNBSN replied to gypsierose's topic in Geriatric

   I just have to say something here. To be honest, LTC gets a bad rap, but for no real reason other than the stigma! I graduated from a great BSN program at a respected university. When I had trouble finding a traditional acute care job due to the ec...

2. Should I quit? Help!!

   Neener_RNBSN replied to Neener_RNBSN's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you so much for the input. Very good idea. It's time to look out for myself.

3. Should I quit? Help!!

   Neener_RNBSN replied to Neener_RNBSN's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you! I think I truly knew the answer in my heart, but I didn't want to do anything rash or in the heat of a frustrated moment. For my own health I need to get out. I see that now. I appreciate you taking the time to respond.

4. Should I quit? Help!!

   Neener_RNBSN posted a topic in Geriatric

   I have been working in a SNF/LTC facility for 7 years. Due to a lot of recent changes, it has become almost unbearable. The work load is unbelievable. I'm a shift superviser but am also responsible for 26 patients--2 med passes, txs, etc. We have no ...

5. preparing to work in the nursing home

   Neener_RNBSN replied to shatikaz's topic in Geriatric

   Well I think first and foremost I'd say try not to become overwhelmed. LTC is different than acute care. You will have dozens of patients to keep track of with various conditions. In the beginning it will seem impossible, but I promise it does get be...

6. Newish RN needs advice! Please

   Neener_RNBSN posted a topic in Career Support

   Hi all...I could really use some words of wisdom. I graduated at the top of my class with a BSN in May 2009 and was an RN by August 09. Due to the horrible economy, I could not find a job (or even an interview), despite my high GPA and good resume. ...

7. Calcium alginate rope...help!

   Neener_RNBSN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work in a LTC facility and I have a resident with a stage III sacral ulcer. The order is to irrigate with wound cleanser, pack with calcium alginate rope, and cover with C/D/D once daily and PRN. Since this is still my first year as an RN, I'm...

8. Do you need to soak calcium alginate rope for packing?

   Neener_RNBSN posted a topic in Wound

   I work in a LTC facility and I have a resident with a stage III sacral ulcer. The order is to irrigate with wound cleanser, pack with calcium alginate rope, and cover with C/D/D once daily and PRN. Since this is still my first year as an RN, I'm st...

9. Ltc rn jobs in kansas

   Neener_RNBSN replied to debd72's topic in Geriatric

   I'm sorry, I don't have anything helpful to add, but your post caught my attention. I would love to switch places with you! I currently work in LTC and am not crazy about it--I've been DYING to work in psych since I was in nursing school!!! Good l...

10. New grad, No Job

    Neener_RNBSN replied to vayala3's topic in General Nursing

    You're right, SWS RN, I wasn't referring to Florida when I said I'd heard there were jobs in the South. I was told by a man who comes into the restaurant where I work--I believe he is from Georgia? He has family who are RNs there and knows someone ...

11. Need Help Passing RN NCLEX

    Neener_RNBSN replied to Brenda101's topic in General Nursing

    My school has a very high NCLEX pass rate. Senior year we were required to take 2 semesters of a critical thinking course (which was essentially a course all about how to pass NCLEX). We were told repeatedly, "You should do 5,000-7,000 practice que...

12. What do you hate the most (if anything at all) about your job?

    Neener_RNBSN replied to kika72's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new RN and started working in a small nursing home in January. I HATE THE PAPERWORK! We are absolutely BOMBARDED with paperwork, 80% of which I don't even know how to fill out properly! I also hate the number of patients I have. I am new a...

13. New grad, No Job

    Neener_RNBSN replied to vayala3's topic in General Nursing

    I went through the EXACT SAME THING! I graduated with a BSN in May 2009 and became an RN in August 2009. Since before I graduated, I applied to dozens and dozens of jobs--hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, doctor's offices...you ...