My cell phone rang while I was at work this weekend. I was at the nurses' station surrounded by the nursing staff that I supervise as a charge nurse. Ignoring stares and silent comments that "you are the enforcer of no cell phones at work", I answere...
I recently gave notice and quit from a nursing home that was very difficult to work for. No DON. No ADON. No Unit Manager, and no communication. Today I got a call to come in and "chart" on a patient who has died since I left. I am no longer an empl...
99percentangel replied to Sknurse09's topic in Michigan
Interesting! I'm a new RN grad moving to Denver, Colorado, looking for work. Have been a LPN more than 30 years, but no one cares about THAT experience. I understand that hospitals are the first to turn away new grads, but does anyone know of othe...
99percentangel replied to LoveMyBoston08's topic in Ohio
I believe there is great purpose and usefulness in sites like this. I have a blog I wrote as I was a student at Rets (Bohecker) but I haven't used it to blast the school. Only if you read between the lines. Because I'm a gold member, I think I can...
99percentangel replied to LoveMyBoston08's topic in Ohio
Former student - not quite graduated... Please make sure you check out the facts such as if they are accredited, their status with the OBON, the turn over of staff (including the president), etc.
99percentangel replied to 99percentangel's topic in Geriatric
Dear EXPLTCRN Thanks so much for taking time to post such an enlightening article in response to my story. I'm printing it out for when I'm the "Manager" RN and can put this to very good use where it will make a difference. Keep up the good work - an...
The law requires that all meds be given within one hour before or after the medicines are due, and this often creates a lot of stress for busy nurses. For instance, the 8 a.m. meds can be started at 7 a.m., and the med pass, for however many patients...
99percentangel replied to 99percentangel's topic in General Nursing
Dear Laurie, I hope to keep in touch. I loved your comment! I've posted it on my blog for my family and friends to read, and I'm sure they will want to know your progress. Take Care on the Journey, ~Linda
99percentangel replied to LoveMyBoston08's topic in Ohio
I hope this is correct - and helpful. For me, an active LPN (for 38 years), I had to take a test at Bohecker and score at least 850. I scored over 1,200. There were 75 questions and all multiple choice but comprehensive. The main reason I selecte...