sadnursemg

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1. Quit my first nursing home after 1 day!

   sadnursemg replied to Trixyp's topic in Geriatric

   All I can say is Wow! and Not all nursing homes are like this...I believe you made the correct decision.

2. South Alabama grad looking to relocate

   sadnursemg replied to jessica.k.h's topic in LTAC

   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...

3. Nursing Orientation

   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...

4. Feeling so lost! NEW GRAD RN THROWN INTO A SUPERVISORY POSITION

   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...

5. Nursing Professional Development / Staff Development Coordinators

   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..

6. night shift supervisor to staff development/QA

   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 ...

7. opinions please?

   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.

8. Writing orders

   sadnursemg replied to welch07's topic in Home Health

   Also in homecare...please remember that you can not take orders from the patient. You can get into a lot of trouble doing that.

9. Writing orders

   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...

10. i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

    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 ...