LizAnn

LizAnn has 30 years experience and specializes in LD,med/surg,psych,LTC(DON),home health.

Latest Activity

1. First Day on Job Tonight. I thought I didn't make out alive

   LizAnn replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in New Nurse

   sorry to say...but we in this profession tend to eat our young.

2. Pros and Cons of dialysis nursing, please.....(I am considering Davita)

   LizAnn replied to LizAnn's topic in Career Support

   Marshall1- thank you for your thoughts. I was thinking along those lines, esp. after both the hours/schedule and pay had changed from the initial phone interview to the onsite interview.

3. To move or not to move? Your thoughts/ suggestions please

   LizAnn replied to RNmeee's topic in Career Support

   I would not take the job. The stress of a new job, fairly new profession, not being with your spouse...not perhaps the wisest choice. :)

4. Registry RN position - New Grad Float pool

   LizAnn replied to kujomonster's topic in Career Support

   Could be good experience for you in general, also allowing you to help determine where your 'niche' will be in your nursing career. My concern with a new grad working float is this...make sure they allow for ample orientation on each unit you will b...

5. 8-hour shifts save money?

   LizAnn replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

   The number of nurses working does not affect the medicare reimbursement. Hospitals are paid on a DRG basis..diagnosis related. In a LTC setting, it does make a difference in the 5 star rating, however. If they can have more RNs on duty by working...

6. Interview tomorrow, need your help please

   LizAnn replied to SeekingNewCareer's topic in General Nursing

   'refer to policy and procedure manual' is good for many things, yet as a manager, I would not be impressed if I had asked the original questions above and was given this answer. It shows possibly low iniative, low ability to think on your feet, and p...

7. Communication Barriers with Preceptor

   LizAnn replied to pitaya's topic in New Nurse

   I agree that we all have accents or some type of communication issues. And that as nurses, we must learn to communicate effectively despite barriers. However, when it pertains to communication difficulties with your mentor, I feel that is a huge sa...

8. Experienced Nurses Also Have It Tough

   LizAnn replied to springgarden's topic in New Nurse

   An RN who resigns...turns down subsequent employment...then files for unemployment. Amazing.

9. First Day on Job Tonight. I thought I didn't make out alive

   LizAnn replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in New Nurse

   Smile. Take a deep breath. You did survive as did your residents. :) Take baby steps to address 1 issue @ a time. It will improve. For example...start with the meds. Yes, our wonderful geriatrics take many meds. Yes, any nurse giving any med shou...

10. Do you need an order to flush a G-tube?

    LizAnn replied to somedaypeds's topic in Home Health

    There is also probably a policy/procedure @ your home care company that refers to flushing G tubes. That could be a good reference point to help you determine how the order should be written, in case MD needs assistance.

11. Pros and Cons of dialysis nursing, please.....(I am considering Davita)

    LizAnn posted a topic in Career Support

    I have been contacted by Davita and will interview soon for a staff nurse position. I have many years experience in nursing, in various areas, none of which include dialysis. I was hoping for some feedback on dialysis nursing and on working for Davit...

12. Gero Psych

    LizAnn replied to Animal3's topic in Geriatric

    You could also try getting input from the family members. I am my Dad's guardian. He has dementia. There are certain tricks he responds well with..ways I can get him to take his meds. Those ways may not work on everyone, but ensures his med compla...

13. Are 12 hour shifts going extinct?

    LizAnn replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard from management that it is easier to cover an 8 hour shift as opposed to an 12 hour shift, in the event of a call off. I wonder if that has anything to do with some places wanting to eliminate the longer shifts.