Finding the right environment is very important. The organizations culture and climate can be assessed by you when you go in for an interview. Notice. How are you greeted? How does it smell? How does it look? Show up at least 15-20 minutes prior to i...
sadnursemg replied to jaguar1142's topic in Geriatric
It really depends on how much experience you have. There are mandatory inservices typically for the first week, the next week you will be placed with a preceptor that will provide feedback about your performance to the nurse educator. Based on that f...
sadnursemg replied to armyinfantrywife's topic in Geriatric
wow! Hired as a supervisor as a new RN. This is one of the reasons that I am sad within my profession. Unfortunately you need much more training to be in that setting. I have been a supervisor and unit manager in LTC....I am sorry you are in this sit...
sadnursemg replied to TheCommuter's topic in Educators
I was recently hired to a LTC facility because they were seeking someone with their Master's...so it looks like it just depends on the facility....and the pay is fantastic...I make more now than I did in management....just depends on the company..
sadnursemg replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Educators
Hello there it sounds to me as if you have found your nitch! I am happy for you. I have my Masters but haven't taught in about two years so I'm a bit rusty. I too was overwhelmed on the floor and didn't have enough time to provide quality care. Some ...
sadnursemg replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty
I think this shows her work ethic. Would you want her to take care of you or your family. I would advise letting the manager know but remain anonymous. I'm sure you don't need the drama.
sadnursemg replied to welch07's topic in Home Health
I wont mention the name of the homecare company that i work for but I will simply say this. Be sure that your manager can't change your orders. My boss changes our orders on a regular basis. I finally told her about a week ago that what she was doing...
sadnursemg replied to Jenni811's topic in Relations
I completely understand how you feel. I have been a nurse for 23 years. After the first two years I realized i was unhappy and I though to myself...oh I just need to change specialties... so off i went to the CCU. After 10 years of that I realized i ...