RN's In Nursing Homes ? - Page 2

Im about to graduate with my RN and currently work as a CNA in a nursing home. I am very afraid that a hospital won't count it as experience...how true do you think that is?

The problem with nursing homes is that there is no concern for the how acute someone is like in a hospital-if there were, we wouldn't be 1 RN to 40 patients on a skilled unit....and management doesn't really care as long as the beds keep full. I am a machine unfortunately. I try to squeeze in education and one on one time based on who needs it most. If you come in with a second knee replacement...you are not going to see me much except when you ask for pain meds (and I might be late...)

Yes, I hate reading but lol I'm starting to love these blogs. lol I love being a machine, but I would says its an experience working in a nursing home. Sometimes you have to start off small, and take opportunities as often as you can.

A hospital will never touch them without any experience....and there is no where else to get it.