HazelnutCream

HazelnutCream has 10 years experience and specializes in Hospice, LTC.

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1. Ever Feel Inadequate?

   HazelnutCream replied to NotYourMamasRN's topic in General Nursing

   Knowing when and how to delegate well is definitely a skill that can be learned and improved, NOT a sign of weakness. Might help to mention to your charge nurse or CNAs something like "hey guys, I really appreciate your help when I get in the weeds...

2. Reasons for not getting into a for profit school?

   HazelnutCream replied to Tashbun's topic in General Nursing

   For any applicant (to a school or a job) that is rejected, but doesn't know why.... ASK. Not just "why didn't I get in?" but rather "I appreciate the time you spent with me/the opportunity to speak with you about [x], and wonder if you had any sugge...

3. Can I deduct my cell phone as a work expense?

   HazelnutCream replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

   Generally speaking, some employers do reimburse a portion of your cell phone cost if they require you to use it for work. Agree with recommendation to speak with tax professional or your employer.

4. Ever Feel Inadequate?

   HazelnutCream replied to NotYourMamasRN's topic in General Nursing

   We've all had those days for sure. If I can identify specifically what I did that wasn't my best, I try to think through how I could have done it better. If I felt unprepared when calling a doc, did I jot down my notes in SBAR before I paged? If I ...

5. New Job - Office RN (worried)

   HazelnutCream replied to CarolLoriRN's topic in New Nurse

   Also, may be late for this to be helpful for you, but might help others: always a good idea to ask about the orientation and training provided, especially for a first nursing job. Depending on the level of technical skill required in the position a...

6. Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

   HazelnutCream replied to twss2323's topic in Relations

   We're doing lab coats embroidered with each nurse's name. And food. There is always food!

7. To take at local community college or when I'm at WGU?

   HazelnutCream replied to pmabraham's topic in Western Governors

   Varies for each course, some as low as the 60s (%). Most seem fair and doable based on the difficulty of the material and style of questions. The pre-assessments are a good gauge of whether you are ready to take the final (OA).

8. Is WGU RN-BSN similar to Excelsior?

   HazelnutCream replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Western Governors

   For the courses you are enrolled in at the start of your term, you can access, work on, and take assessments/submit tasks at any time in your term. They generally recommend focusing on one course at a time, but the dates that your mentor assigned for...

9. WGU RN-MSN Leadership & Management

   HazelnutCream replied to cstrob's topic in Western Governors

   Two years is very possible. Les than that if you are highly motivated and have the time to devote to it.

10. No response from Enrollment Counselor

    HazelnutCream replied to MsPebbles's topic in Western Governors

    Sorry you haven't heard back yet, but hopefully we can help in the meantime. New sessions start on the 1st of every month, not mid month. Good luck!

11. Hospice or not?

    HazelnutCream replied to curious nature's topic in General Nursing

    If you enjoy the benefits and stability of your fulltime job, but want to add in more patient contact for personal fulfillment, I'd recommend volunteering for a hospice. Wouldn't be paid work, but definitely feeds the soul and allows you to see the ...

12. SNF/ALF challenges with Hospice providers?

    HazelnutCream replied to HazelnutCream's topic in Geriatric

    Some of our challenges (from the perspective of a hospice provider): -ALFs that refuse to allow any PRN medications -ALFs that do not allow hospital beds or oxygen -SNFs that expect hospice to perform all treatments (e.g. daily wound care) -SNFs (and...

13. LTC challenges with Hospice providers?

    HazelnutCream replied to HazelnutCream's topic in LTC Directors

    Some of our challenges (from the perspective of a hospice provider): -ALFs that refuse to allow any PRN medications -ALFs that do not allow hospital beds or oxygen -SNFs that expect hospice to perform all treatments (e.g. daily wound care) -SNFs (and...

14. LTC challenges with Hospice providers?

    HazelnutCream posted a topic in LTC Directors

    Hello all! I am a Hospice Director of Nursing, working to improve our collaboration and coordination of services with both local skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. I have two questions/requests: 1. What are your current bigges...

15. SNF/ALF challenges with Hospice providers?

    HazelnutCream posted a topic in Geriatric

    Hello all! I am a Hospice Director of Nursing, working to improve our collaboration and coordination of services with both local skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. I have two questions/requests: 1. What are your current bigges...