I've been a med/surg nurse for three years and I can't believe how caddy and back stabbing nursing can be. I know all about nurses eating their young but this is about mentoring and support then back stabbing. Makes me want to use my degree to do som...
nursingilove replied to carnatlast's topic in LTAC
We'll just had my year evaluation and doing well in our LTAC. I have learned so much and am still learning every shift I work! I've decided to go for my CCRN to Pursue a specialty. Great place to learn and grow.
nursingilove replied to carnatlast's topic in LTAC
i have been working at my LTAC for 2 months and I have learned a tremendous amount of nursing experience, I definitely have a lot more but this is a good start. yes alot of the pts are heavy but you get to see alot. i am also learning to manage and ...
nursingilove replied to nursingilove's topic in LTAC
Yes almost too soon, hehe Can I ask what kind of drips you are studying? I don't think I'll need that where I'm going to be, but it never hurts to know. I would like a sample print up of a day on the floor, I think this is where I get confused, my...
nursingilove replied to nursingilove's topic in LTAC
I'm excited/scared to death lol as well. No there is no pre-employment test, but I heard there is a med test while in orientation and i'm not sure what other kind of test??? maybe a strip test(tele)?
What kind of test can we look forward to during orientation? What will orientation be like? Is it something that we can be omitted and let go for before we even get started???
nursingilove replied to RNitis's topic in New Nurse
like my old boss says "be a duck". I believe things happen for a reason and I'm happy to hear your going to "clean off your shoe", lol. Now at least when you interview next if you get that vibe you know to steer clear! Good Luck with your hunt, some...
nursingilove replied to 2bJDRN14's topic in ADN/BSN
Also as you get through your first semester/term keep your paperwork organized because I can't tell you how many times I had to shuffle through material to look something up!!! You may need to reference something especially Fundamentals. Good Luck ...
nursingilove replied to 2bJDRN14's topic in ADN/BSN
Keep a study schedule, try to stay organized. Find your nitch that helps you remember the info. Look up mnemonics. Most importantly take breaks. Do not wait until the test week to study its way too much info. Start going over what you covered alrea...
There are many nclex review attachments on this site, look around. Kaplan is an excellent source. You follow the plan and you can't go wrong! It's all about answering the questions. Why you got it right and why you got it wrong. Review content, l...