Sweeti738

Sweeti738

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  1. Moving on...

    Hello all, I am a RN that graduated spring of 2012. I got my first nsg job at a LTC facility on the rehab hall in October 2012. It wasn't what I wanted, but hey it was a job and I would get experience to do what I really wanted. Over time I have grow...
  2. Just Completed My One Year of Probation on the Job!

    So happy for you! Congrats!! It gives me hope that I can make it too! :)
  3. Advice for first job in a SNF?

    Hey hun! I graduated in May and got my first RN job at in LTC. I would definitely say don't let the pt to nurse ratio intimidate you because on paper it seems impossible, but you can do it! You have to remember this is NOT a hospital and things are d...
  4. New nurses in LTC

    Thanks for your comments Spring_Peeper and CT Pixie! Since I originally made this post I have really thought about what I do get to do at work and you have helped me realize that I do utilize what I've learned in school. I'm on the "rehab" hall so I'...
  5. New nurses in LTC

    Hey guys I've been working in a LTC facility since October 2nd. I've been on my own hall for about 3 weeks now. I'm feeling really torn right now because all the staff at my facility keep telling me to get out now before I get stuck here. I originall...
  6. Must-have gadgets for the nursing student

    My lifesaver was the Skyscape software. Our school had it on the "suggested" list of resources. It is pretty pricy, but it is definitely worth the investment. It has Davis drug guide, Tabers, Davis Lab book, RN notes, diseases and disorders and sever...
  7. Pay Rates??

    Thanks everyone! Definitely gave me a heads up.
  8. Pay Rates??

    Thanks for the info!
  9. Pay Rates??

    Tomorrow I start orientation at a local nursing home. I live in North Carolina and I'm a new grad with no experience. We will be discussing pay rates and I have no clue what the going rate for an RN in the nursing home is. If anyone has any knowle...
  10. What should I bring with me on my first day in LTC?

    Tomorrow (oct 2) is my first day of orientation. I graduated early May of this year and I completely understand where you are coming from. I'm really nervous that I might have forgotten some of the basics, but I'm hoping it will all come back to me o...
  11. Nursing Home Pay ??

    Tomorrow I start orientation at a local nursing home. I live in North Carolina and I'm a new grad with no experience. We will be discussing pay rates and I have no clue what the going rate for an RN in the nursing home is. If anyone has any knowledge...
  12. New grad in LTC as first job .. Good idea?

    I just graduated this May and have yet to find a job. I started out like most wanting a hospital job, but I quickly learned that I would not get there without some kind of experience under my belt. I started applying to nursing homes and started gett...
  13. Second Interview for Nursing Home

    My interviews were a week apart. They called me to set up the second interview the day after my first interview. I know that it can sometimes take a week or more for a background check, but I would definitely call them and ask about the status. Let t...
  14. Second Interview for Nursing Home

    Hey everyone! Yesterday I got the call back for my second interview at a really nice nursing home. I'm really nervous, but excited. The first interview went really well. She asked the questions like "how would you deal with confrontation from family ...
  15. Which has better pay?

    Thanks Ashley! Thats what I was thinking too. Any job is better than no job at all! :)