Apedro

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1. Fired...How will I get another job?

   Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in New Nurse

   Ruby Vee, I was concerned because I am a new nurse, period. I felt really bad and was scared. I did nothing criminal and I didn't put my patients in danger. One of the reasons given for my dismissal was that I take too long to document - my shift was...

2. Fired...How will I get another job?

   Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks Esme12...I really needed those hugs

3. Fired...How will I get another job?

   Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in New Nurse

   Carrie RN, I did not check with my unemployment office, I just assumed since I was fired, I don't qualify. I don't believe I violated the nurse practice act. I was told I was being fired based on my performance. I asked HR how this would affect my li...

4. Fired...How will I get another job?

   Apedro posted a topic in New Nurse

   I graduated in May, started at an LTAC on August 25th and was fired yesterday November 14th. My license is intact but I can't get unemployment since I was fired...I need another job quick. This was my first nursing job however and I don't know what t...

5. LTAC experience.....?

   Apedro replied to carnatlast's topic in LTAC

   I am kind of disappointed so far with my LTAC. I've been working for coming on 3 months next week and I had a very informal orientation with absolutely no guidelines for the orientation. It was basically up to the nurse (who was told when he/she arri...

6. Respiratory Arrest Protocol?

   Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in New Nurse

   Altra, yes the patient was a an insulin gtt when she was first diagnosed at the hospital, by the time she was admitted to the specialty hospital where I work she was no longer on the gtt. Thank you for the topic suggestions, I will look them up. :) t...

7. Respiratory Arrest Protocol?

   Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in New Nurse

   As always, thank you HouTx, and yes VANurse we do not have a RR team.

8. Respiratory Arrest Protocol?

   Apedro posted a topic in New Nurse

   I've been working about 1 month and had my experienced my first code I work nights at a specialty hospital. The patient had COPD and new onset Type 2 DM. As soon as I got on shift I was told by the RT that she was desating into the 70s and that the ...

9. Acronyms

   Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in Job Hunt

   Thanks stitcher98, I will :)

10. Acronyms

    Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in Job Hunt

    thanks dat1nurse4u...love your pic, I used it to create a thankyou card for my preceptor :)

11. Acronyms

    Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in Job Hunt

    One more..what does "R SC Perm" mean? I think it's right subclavian but does "Perm" mean permanent and if so what does that mean? Thanks :)

12. Acronyms

    Apedro posted a topic in Job Hunt

    Hi all :) I need some help deciphering the lingo. Referring to IV lines (types and locations), what does "R hand HL", is this a regular IV like the one placed in the ER? Does "PAC not accessed" mean peripheral access catheter not accessed or in other...

13. Training/Supervision: What can I demand?

    Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in Job Hunt

    Thanks meanmaryjean, :) You're right I don't want to be at odds with my employer. I suppose I should let them train me, and if at the end of the training I feel I need more time I should "request" it then. :)

14. Training/Supervision: What can I demand?

    Apedro posted a topic in Job Hunt

    Hi all, I've finally got a start date (Thursday) for my first job as an RN at a LTC facility. I've been told I will eventually be the only RN in the building on the night/weekend shift. I am under the impression that my training/supervisory time will...

15. Why do you want to work in dialysis?

    Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in Job Hunt

    Thank you all, especially tokebi. I have thought about it and I think I'm ready if I get a second chance. :)