Nica-RN RN

Nica-RN has 20 years experience as a RN.

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   Endorsement

   Nica-RN replied to Nica-RN's topic in Professionalism

   But if upon application my license is clear and later something is coming up? Do I need to report in any case? Or just on renewal and/or application?
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   Endorsement

   Nica-RN posted a topic in Professionalism

   Just a question for a better understanding: I can endorse from my state to any other state for endorsing my license there, I just have to meet the endorsement requirements, if not, I can't. Right? So what happens, if a complaint or even a penalty is ...
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   ABUSED BY RESIDENTS

   Nica-RN posted a topic in Rehabilitation

   Is there any possibility that we can as nurses get support or even have an own number to call regarding residents and their family members abusing us nurses by mistreating verbal and yelling? I feel threatened and psychological abused by a resident a...
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   Unreasonable assignment?

   Nica-RN replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Rehabilitation

   Usually 14-16 residents with all commented issues above plus admissions. Newly, we are short, up to 26 residents. Not doable. I can understand your frustration, I feel the same especially when we are pushed to take a break even there is no time for i...
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   starting an antibiotic

   Nica-RN replied to strawberryfields's topic in Rehabilitation

   We have to start the ABT as soon as we receive the order. And we'll get it from the EDK.
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   Rehab Nursing, Not a good fit?

   Nica-RN replied to jacesmom22's topic in Rehabilitation

   Up to 22 on the skilled nursing floor with admissions and all the orders, treatments, labs... I never left in time and I never was done. Cause this was just me and two CNAs. On the LTC floor now i have 28 residents and also two CNAs. Once getting use...
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   First time at a nursing home

   Nica-RN replied to Nica-RN's topic in Geriatric

   Does anybody have similar experiences or did I simply get the worst place for work? One nurse after another is leaving, some after just two or three weeks of employment, some did not even come back after the 1st day alone on a cart. Is this really no...
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   med cart keys

   Nica-RN replied to wakitese's topic in Geriatric

   Just 20 minutes, but.... I change my working place in about a week to another facility where I have to drive at least 45 minutes!
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   med cart keys

   Nica-RN replied to wakitese's topic in Geriatric

   Once I looked the keys in my cart, and nobody knew where the second keys are placed and also once I went home in my pocket with them. Had to bring them back immediately...
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    Too many ABTs?!

    Nica-RN replied to jojo489's topic in Geriatric

    The place I work is the same, some cough, call the doctor and give an antibiotic. Up to 1/3 of my residents are currently under ABT. I have the same fear of developing a resistant with this much amount given, unfortunately in my facility is the trend...
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    Resignation Advice

    Nica-RN replied to momrn94's topic in Geriatric

    I also leave my company with a very bad reputation and scenes you mentioned. I also gave my notice, but just two weeks and will stay until this is done. Anyway, congrats for a new job possibility and the decision you made.
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    How Many is enough? Patient Ratios

    Nica-RN replied to Cda/Usa's topic in Rehabilitation

    In my facility, rehab area up to 22 patients and in LTC up to 28 residents. In my eyes are both not proper working assignments d/t the less time you have to recognize changes of condition properly. I think it is just luck that not much bad things hap...
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    First time at a nursing home

    Nica-RN replied to Nica-RN's topic in Geriatric

    How it is going.... part two: I became more and more confident with all documentation, did my treatments, wrote my paper stuff for admissions, passed meds, whatever... my morning nurse is a kind of b..., she blames everybody for doing nothing than he...
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    New grad RN can't find employment

    Nica-RN replied to Crystal360's topic in Florida

    Congrats! A start is a start and you will grow and get better opportunities! Good luck!
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    New grad RN can't find employment

    Nica-RN replied to Crystal360's topic in Florida

    I started in a nursing home in SW Florida in May. They changed the ownership at the facility and also the DON, the old one left and took three of the evening ft nurses with to her new job. That only have been my lucky moment. I am from Germany, worke...