freemirini

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1. New job, new nurse and really nervous

   freemirini replied to koko2002's topic in Geriatric

   I think Tankweti's statements are true. As a new RN going into a LTC, I wouldn't emphasize educational level. My first job was at a LTC. After two months, they had me as charge over the whole facility. I also had my own unit of 25+ patients to handle...

2. Sorry, helping is just not an option.

   freemirini replied to sno963's topic in Activism

   Maybe you should have the title of recruiter and get wages that match the job description... :)

3. Is this legal?

   freemirini replied to ocmama's topic in General Nursing

   I worked at a LTC and wanted to apply to a new-grad program at a hospital. I was told I was ineligible. That was incredibly frustrating. After six-months of experience at the LTC, I finally got a job at a hospital. I put in hundreds of applications. ...

4. Can you recommend a GENERAL book on patient assement?

   freemirini replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

   I am interested in users' book suggestions, too. Here are some patient assessment books on Amazon --sorted by best-selling rank. ---Many of the ones at the top appear to be university-oriented texts. I think the Bates' pocket guide looks interesting...

5. Need words of encouragment

   freemirini replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

   It's not your fault. You are right, it is an oversight. I am a new nurse and can empathize with your situation. I remind myself (when listing my deficiencies) to also note what I have learned and where I am improving. I think the seemingly "mindless ...

6. Why the beef with agency?

   freemirini replied to singleumm's topic in General Nursing

   I have been grateful that the facility hired someone to help... I don't mind helping an agency nurse. --Of course, I am a new nurse...and more likely to be in a position to learn from the agency nurse in many other ways... It's enlightening to read t...

7. Ratios up, support staff down....cust sat, pt care? Huh?

   freemirini posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a new nurse. I am surprised to see that our ratios are increasing and we are losing support staff (per reduced scheduling of them) --We have been drilled about customer satisfaction... I know this is in relation to the poor economy. ...Cutting ...

8. Compression Hose - What compression gradient is best? Do any come in petite?

   freemirini replied to mibbycat's topic in General Nursing

   Love compression hose....Allegro thigh highs 20-30mmHg from BrightLifeDirect.com....no script necessary. You measure yourself and choose size accordingly. I called and asked for advice as I was near two sizes. I was given good advice.

9. HCAHPS Scores = hospital pay

   freemirini replied to A&OxNone's topic in Headlines

   I actually wonder if linking the scores to reimbursement will cause hospitals to adjust their staffing ratios. In general, I have noticed that hospitals with better scores tend to have better nurse-to-patient ratios. --I imagine that some "flogging" ...

10. Clinical experience, how to make it look good?

    freemirini replied to Idaho Murse's topic in Job Hunt

    Describe the tool you created...was it software? A decision tree? ...? Did you collaborate with multiple departments?

11. Clinical experience, how to make it look good?

    freemirini replied to Idaho Murse's topic in Job Hunt

    I would fix the grammar errors and streamline your sentences. Several of them are overly wordy. On my resume, I omit the term "I" and use phrases consistently. You might also consider that. Example: ORIGINAL TEXT: ...n the critical care unit (CCU) I ...

12. Where are all the jobs??

    freemirini replied to drem7116's topic in General Nursing

    Be flexible in where you apply. Try long-term care, long-term acute care, etc. ---BUT--also be choosy about what you accept. Make sure you will have a reasonable amount of training and support when you hit the floor. Be careful about home health assi...

13. Am I waisting my time with associates degree?

    freemirini replied to chall2011's topic in General Nursing

    Weigh the financial and time costs of the ADN degree plus RN-to-BSN degree versus the BSN degree. I'd also work on spelling and writing. --I believe you meant to write "wasting" not "waisting." A good cover letter, resume, and thank-you letter may he...

14. I hate nursing..

    freemirini replied to flygirls2's topic in New Nurse

    What I find shocking about nursing is the inadequate nurse-to-patient ratios, inadequate support staff, inadequate/broken equipment/supplies, and run-down environment. I am in my first nursing job --which is in the inner city. It's eye-opening. I lik...

15. does anyone out there copy charts to save time?

    freemirini replied to lordgregoryrn's topic in General Nursing

    I think it sounds like you were creative and efficient. Lots of people use cut and paste in electronic medical records... Maybe you can explain it in that light...