NursexOx replied to roseone's topic in Home Health
State requires we stay a minimum of 15 minutes for med admins...but it usually takes me longer depending if I have to contact MD, refill prescriptions, etc.
NursexOx replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric
When I got married I changed my last name and updated the department of public health. Everything was updated with my nursing license, drivers license, social security, etc. It took HR at the particular job I was working at about 5 months to update m...
NursexOx replied to BerkeleyBSN's topic in Home Health
Oh and my availability does limit if I can accept a new patient or not, but so far so good. I still get opportunity to work when it fits into my schedule.
NursexOx replied to BerkeleyBSN's topic in Home Health
I always had the same problem with child care. Luckily, depending on your agency you may have flexible scheduling. I have 3 kids so part time Childcare would cost me $2500 a month here. So instead of paying that I work around my husbands schedule. I ...
NursexOx replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Humor
When I was in clinical we were sitting in a room with the teacher talking to us and an old man walked by pushing his walker, with giant headphones on singing this rap song "blame it on the alcohol".
NursexOx replied to mzrogue's topic in Connecticut
I took this class a years ago and it didn't include nursing supplies or CPR, but check their website because they usually list what they offer and I'm sure things have changed. Personally, I thought this was a great program =) Good luck!
NursexOx replied to ButterflyT's topic in Connecticut
Keep trying. Someone will call you back =) Genesis in Wallingford(Skyview) and Meriden site has had postings on careerbuilder. They're looking for per diem lpns and I know they've hired new grads before.
NursexOx replied to ahloock's topic in Connecticut
Keep trying. You'll hear back from someone. I know when I first graduated I applied in person to every skilled nursing and assisted living facility in my surrounding towns, I emailed/faxed/mailed my résumé to at least 50 places, and applied for jobs ...
I know in my state CNAs are only required to work 8 hours to keep their license. Apply for jobs, and worst case scenario you may have to pay to retake the certification exam(that's what they do here in CT) A lot of skilled nursing facilities hire new...
I have the $72 littman stethoscope and I hear much better with that than the one provided when I was in nursing school. I'd say its well worth it. Also, you can download audio files for lung sounds, bowel sounds, etc. just so you know what exactly to...