skicoachrn

skicoachrn has 1 years experience.

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1. hired as RN consultant to res care

   skicoachrn replied to skicoachrn's topic in LTC Directors

   Crap. I am already feeling stuck. I work in a small LTC and rehab facility, originally hired per diem as a new nurse, and have grown and learned a lot, but now I think they find me to be one of the hardest workers, and so are jumping on any opportuni...

2. hired as RN consultant to res care

   skicoachrn replied to skicoachrn's topic in LTC Directors

   DebRN0417 - Thank you for your response. It is odd that the facility hired me as I have less than one year of experience. I am not up to speed with regs at all and will have a TON of work to learn it all. I feel a bit directionless, and I am worried ...

3. hired as RN consultant to res care

   skicoachrn posted a topic in LTC Directors

   Thanks for reading this. I have recently been hired by the LTC and rehab center where I work per diem as an RN to do consultant work for the res care. I can't figure out what I am supposed to do exactly. I have a list of regs that I need to check com...

4. My resident died yesterday. What should I have done differently?

   skicoachrn replied to NN2BVE's topic in Geriatric

   Don't be too hard on yourself. It sounds like you thought of all the right things. Remember he had just been in the hospital and they obviously missed something since he only came back with orders to monitor the wound. I do like the reminder to liste...

5. My best orientation mistakes

   skicoachrn replied to skicoachrn's topic in Humor

   Thanks dbscandy. and everyone for the supportive words.

6. My best orientation mistakes

   skicoachrn replied to skicoachrn's topic in Humor

   I am a baby beginner nurse anyway. While I feel very insecure and awkward in my learning, I know my heart is absolutely there with my patients, and I do not do what I feel even slightly uncomfortable doing.

7. My best orientation mistakes

   skicoachrn replied to skicoachrn's topic in Humor

   Well, this is a humor thread after all. Goodness, such expertise here....that is the thing about nursing that is hard, all the EXPERTS who never make a mistake....ever. Obviously the insulin thing did not get me very far. After I opened the syringe a...

8. My best orientation mistakes

   skicoachrn replied to skicoachrn's topic in Humor

   OMG! I can imagine the look of horror! I bump into stuff each time I go into a room. Our rooms are like broom closets for crying out loud! Broken angel on the floor is just too metaphoric for words.

9. Older RN, Post TIA

   skicoachrn replied to oldandnew's topic in General Nursing

   I feel for you. You have been through a lot. I think if you still have a dream, and still have a strong desire to work you can find your place as an RN. In fact, it may be the healthiest (albeit hard) thing for your recovery from the TIA. You will wo...

10. My best orientation mistakes

    skicoachrn posted a topic in Humor

    I am week 4 in a 6 week orientation as a new RN in LTC/Rehab. I have done some really stupid stuff so far Highlights: 10)__ Tried to hook up an IV antibiotic with kangaroo (g-tube) tubing! 9)__ Unhooked a suprapubic catheter to flush without p...