RN1822

RN1822 has 9 years experience and specializes in LTC, camp nursing, LTAC (new to this).

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1. About transgendered patients

   RN1822 replied to YEGRN's topic in General Nursing

   I am in western mass and we recently had a MTF, with out the surgery, pt in an acute hospital that needed LTC for rehab. Our challenge was bed management as we did not have a private room available. I was in admissions at the time and while we wer...

2. For those working OR who have worked in LTC

   RN1822 replied to Epona's topic in Geriatric

   Good Luck at your new facility. I worked in several different positions in LTC for the last 8 years and was very happy to get out of LTC. My years of experience were exactly what you described. I am now working at a LTAC and I love it. That being s...

3. class orientation

   RN1822 replied to nursingilove's topic in LTAC

   I just took a couple of these test at my LTAC which is also my First RN position. The test were all open book and a PDR was made available to us. We all did fine and I think you will too. Remember to breathe!!

4. lpn as ADON?

   RN1822 replied to nd deb's topic in LTC Directors

   This is an interesting thread. I am a new Grad RN but worked as a nurse supervisor at a LTC facility in Massachussetts while I was in school. I have never seen an ADON that was a LPN but have seen several functioning ADONs that were LPN's that were...

5. 2 glove technique? HUHH?

   RN1822 replied to RN1822's topic in Safety

   I appreciate all the responses, I may have missed some sarcasm from the OT when he used the term "extra Sterile" which is one of the things that made me go "huhh?". I have watched the RT's and it seems that what they are doing is wearing clean glov...

6. 2 glove technique? HUHH?

   RN1822 posted a topic in Safety

   OK, so today one of the Respiratory therapist had some time and was nice enough to let me shadow him as he was caring for a pt that frequently decannulates. ( I work in LTACH). He put on two pair of clean gloves and then a sterile pair on top of th...

7. New grad LTAC job

   RN1822 replied to RN1822's topic in LTAC

   It is the Springfield location. I am writing all of these things down to go over them with my rep. Thank you so much for all this information I really appreciate it more than you can imagine. One thing I thought was strange, There were about 10 of ...

8. New grad LTAC job

   RN1822 replied to RN1822's topic in LTAC

   Thanks Esme, I am not sure what I need to know. I have zero union experience or exposure. I got a copy of the contract and it doesn't look like I have to do anything. I was worried that I would recieve a bill from the the union people but HR let m...

9. New grad LTAC job

   RN1822 replied to RN1822's topic in LTAC

   Well, two days of orientation down and 12 weeks to go. All is going very smooth so far. Everyone has been very helpful, i will find out who my preceptor is tomorrow and will meet with them. They told me that orientation was between 4 or 12 weeks d...

10. Trying to rearrange/prioritze my schedule each night

    RN1822 replied to Isitpossible's topic in LTAC

    I worked LTC for the last 9 years and the first year was the most difficult. It will get better. I agree that clustering activities is one of the keys. If you are on a medcart, overstock it as soon as you hit the floor with any bedside small treat...

11. New grad LTAC job

    RN1822 replied to RN1822's topic in LTAC

    Okay, so at 830 in the morning I start my first day or orientation. My bag is packed, stethoscope, lunch, snack, water bottle, chapstick, nursing credentials, pens, scissors, highlighters and lifesavers.....I feel like I just packed to go away to su...

12. New grad LTAC job

    RN1822 replied to RN1822's topic in LTAC

    I go to first day of orientation on Tuesday and I will update with how long the orientation is scheduled to last. I think it is 12 weeks. I am so glad this forum was added!

13. First RN job & it's pay

    RN1822 replied to Stephen.Stevens's topic in New Nurse

    31.86 in a hospital in central Mass as a new grad RN which is a pay cut from what I made as a LPN LTC nursing supervisor, 34.00 or weekend LPN PRN 35.00 in the Berkshires. I was surprised that I had to take a pay cut when I recieved my RN. HMMMMM

14. New RN in trouble-- Please help!!!

    RN1822 replied to BradenRN30's topic in General Nursing

    If you think your current manager wants you out, she will probably give you a good or at least decent reference in order to avoid the performance improvement plan or the termination paperwork. Call the place back that made the offer and give them pe...

15. New grad LTAC job

    RN1822 replied to RN1822's topic in LTAC

    I start the first week of September. I am very excited about the position although I was so happy when they offered my the job I probably should have asked more questions. I am starting on the most acute floor with their most complex patients. I ...