sn543

sn543 specializes in LTC.

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1. Spoke with the manager and feeling less confident with care..

   sn543 replied to sn543's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you everyone for your input and sharing your experiences. I am grateful that there are others out there who support me and understand what I am going through. SNF/LTC is very hard work. I have decided that I am not going to talk to my DON ju...

2. Spoke with the manager and feeling less confident with care..

   sn543 posted a topic in Geriatric

   I started working as a new grad RN at an LTC/SNF facility for about 22 days. It has been about a full week after my orientation, and I believe that I am progressing. But after talking with my DON today, I felt less confident and disappointed with m...

3. Need Help With Student Loans!

   sn543 replied to sn543's topic in General Students

   Thank you for the replies. I am no reconsidering consolidation. Funds are just very tough at the moment and I need some short term relief. I really hope my loan companies will lower my payments.

4. Need Help With Student Loans!

   sn543 posted a topic in General Students

   I am a recent BSN graduate who just recently found employment with a LTC/SNF. Much like every other recent graduates, this means that we all have to pay back our unwanted, and long awaited student loans. And for me, it is biting me back big time. ...

5. LTC Emergencies - Not prepared!

   sn543 replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric

   croppyRN, I am also in the same boat as you. I am nearly done with my orientation and I am terrified to be pushed onto the floor. I am so focused on getting my routine and passing meds, let alone getting to know every residents faces. The paperwor...

6. First Day On The Job!

   sn543 replied to sn543's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you for all your responses. Boy, I hit the ground running yesterday! Before my shift, as what gorgenurse posted, I did feel many feelings and emotions at the same time that included fear, anxiety, stress, and excitement. However, all the neg...

7. First Day On The Job!

   sn543 posted a topic in Geriatric

   Today is my first day as a RN. I am nervous as heck! I don't know what to expect, but I am excited and willing to learn at the same time.. I hope things will go well. Just wondering how everyone else treated their first day. Any failures? Any po...