rbekt2010 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing
I agree 100% Family members are the bane of my existence. When my family members were is the hospital, I went out of my way to show my appreciation to the entire staff. Nurses in turn, would come into my father's room for "no particular" reason....
On your applications just put down looking for a different environment. Someone trying to get out of a LTC is very,very common. But if you are applying to another LTC, state that you are looking for a job that offers more career opportunities (educ...
One consistent thing here...Management doesn't care. The won't hire to fill the holes. I hate the term "benchmarks say that x number of nurses are all the is necessary to do the job." But in actuality, there are never enough bodies to do the work....
If you posted this 5 years ago; I would have said a BSN is a waste of time. Right now, it is vital to get a job as a new grad. I received my diploma (3 year program) 30 years ago. I NEVER was turned down for any position or told I needed to get my...
rbekt2010 replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Nursing
Unfortunately nursing is a 24/7/365 job. All students know that going in. I interview and hire many people. As soon as a new grad starts telling me that they want certain hours, on certain days, in a certain area....sorry. No call back from me. ...
take him to the doctor and fill out your own DNR forms that are specific for PA. Especially, if he is competent. Just make sure he wears the DNR bracelet. I work in EMS and ER in PA, that's all we need to forgo resuscitation.
I have a diploma in nursing (3 years) and a BA in theatre and arts. I have worked as RN for 30 years. I have NEVER been told I do not qualify due to education. I have worked in 6 different states and 10 different hospitals. I am also a CCRN, CEN,...
rbekt2010 replied to miniangel729's topic in Job Hunt
Every interview is the opportunity to learn something. Since you knew you didn't want the OB job, you wouldn't even been nervous for the interview; but you had the opportunity to learn what questions the interviewer would ask. Many institutions use...
rbekt2010 replied to a_male_nurse's topic in General Nursing
I have taken ACLS 12 times over the last 25 years and also have taught it. Relax, everything you need to know will be taught in the class. it's good to go over the ACLS book and take the pretest. The rhythms mainly talk about "too fast, too slow, ...