PchezRN

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1. Two Nurses dead in North Texas

   PchezRN replied to old-master's topic in Texas

   OMG! That is awful God bless the 2 nurses and their families. What a tragic story!

2. Possible termination for HIPAA violations

   PchezRN replied to Magnolia619's topic in HIPAA

   Magnolia: Glad to hear that you are still employed :yeah:I trust you have definitely learned your lesson and will continue to be a great nurse! I too, have also learned something from this thread, so thank you for sharing! Good luck to you on your me...

3. Possible termination for HIPAA violations

   PchezRN replied to Magnolia619's topic in HIPAA

   There were only 2 RNs out of like 30 people in general orientation for my hospital, but they still made it VERY clear that they audit charts and you WILL be terminated for accessing information on pts that are not under your care. I'm feel sorry for ...

4. I GOT THE JOB!!!

   PchezRN replied to PchezRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks again! Murze: There are soooooo many options available to choose from on google, and a lot of different ideas out there to help serve as a template for you. Thats how I made mine. Only advice I can give is proof read, proof read, proof read......

5. I GOT THE JOB!!!

   PchezRN replied to PchezRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all! I'm very excited!!!

6. what's it like working at a LTC facility ?

   PchezRN replied to lvloverRN's topic in Geriatric

   Things I always carry with me are a stethoscope, tape, tiny bottle of hand sanitizer, black sharpie marker, yellow highlighter(for d/c meds), couple good pens, scissors, and a pen light(falls=neuro checks). I also have what I like to call my "nurses ...

7. what's it like working at a LTC facility ?

   PchezRN replied to lvloverRN's topic in Geriatric

   Well I would imagine that the 3 day orientation probably consists of new-hire paperwork, videos you'll need to watch, learning about the facility, paperwork, etc, but the 2 weeks with a preceptor will be where you are actually passing meds, doing tx'...

8. Why do Doctors think they are................God!!

   PchezRN replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

   I have a doc at my facility who will ALWAYS goes with the opposite of whatever you recommend. Like he doesn't want to go with you judgement because your just "the nurse". Drives me bonkers! Example: Pt is in pain and requesting something for a HA......

9. I GOT THE JOB!!!

   PchezRN replied to PchezRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone! Vanny: Most nursing homes are long term care, combined with skilled nursing/rehab. A lot of these facilites take new grads all the time. Problem is, be picky about which one you choose. Generally speaking...in my area anyways...LTC/S...

10. what's it like working at a LTC facility ?

    PchezRN replied to lvloverRN's topic in Geriatric

    I work in a skilled nursing facility where the nurse/pt ratio is 24:1. I think xtxrn said it beautifully and I could not have said it better! I do agree with the fact that it will feel a bit overwhelming at first, but you have to give yourself time t...

11. I GOT THE JOB!!!

    PchezRN replied to PchezRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! It's definitely been a LONG time coming ;-)

12. I GOT THE JOB!!!

    PchezRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was completely taken back today when I finally recieved the job offer of my dreams! A JOB IN A HOSPITAL! :yeah:Now I know this may sound silly, but I have been working in a skilled nursing facility for almost 2 years now, and have applied to every ...

13. Interview question: Tell us about a mistake you have made...

    PchezRN replied to PchezRN's topic in Career Support

    I know! There are quite a few that I dread being asked, especially the behavioral ones. But, ultimately they are trying to find the "perfect candidate" so I anticipate as many different kinds of questions when I do go into an interview.

14. Interview question: Tell us about a mistake you have made...

    PchezRN replied to PchezRN's topic in Career Support

    Thank you! It feels great to hear that. I knew they didn't want to hear you have never made a mistake before because...well...let's be honest, the nurse who says he/she has never made a mistake before, is a dangerous nurse in my book. I was just curi...

15. Nurse to Patient Ratio

    PchezRN replied to flg2008's topic in Safety

    I work in a skilled nursing facility where most of the pt's are just as acute as med/surg pt's and our ratio is 24:1 with 2 STNA's. Sometimes I feel it is a little ridiculous, but I manage. 11:1 on an actual med/surg floor though is just ridiculous a...