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I worked in LTC for a year before I got a job in a hospital. So yes, it is possible. However, I recommend that you work in a skilled area of your LTCF i.e rehab, vents, etc. These areas are more...

I live in upstate NY and we recently had a huge snow storm. Now, we all know what happens when there is bad weather, everyone calls out. Well my facility has huge issues with staffing as it is, and...

I would be grateful to have an 8 pt assignment. I work nights and at my facility, I can have up to 12 pts. But, I usually avg 9/10 pts at night. And our assignments are not assigned according to...

Oh yea, I hate when they do that. How about when you go to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription and the tech blurts out the medication you're taking. This is so embarrassing and inappropriate. I...

Hey Joe33, I started my nursing career working on the vent unit of a LTCF. I have stayed with the company for a year and recently accepted a hospital position on an ortho/neuro unit. So yes, it is...

I'm a 24 year old nurse who works nights, works every other weekend and holidays, and has never once called out of work. Now, I am not complaining; I enjoy working and went into nursing knowing that...

1. Why are you being extra annoying today? 2. No sorry I'm not your nurse today!!! 3. Why did you decide to spike a temp and vomit 15 mins before my shift was over?

I'm working Christmas day and weekend.

Ok, this is a question that I always had and still have. At my facility we do "clean" dsg changes, meaning we wear clean gloves, but use sterile materials (i.e. NS, gauze, etc.). The only dsg changes...

Graduated from an ADN program. Minimum required grade to pass was a 75% (C).

Sometimes you have to sacrifice to get what you want. And, yes unfortunately family time is included.:sniff:

I once was as narrow minded as you are in regards to working in LTCFs/SNFs. I even posted a thread expressing my concern about working in a LTCF. But, let me tell you, it has been such a great...

I'm a new grad and I believe I got my job b/c I was flexible. I was up against many experienced nurses, but b/c I was willing to work weekends, holidays, nights, I got the job. I don't understand how...

23...RN since Aug. 2009...

Hi all, I just started this thread to hopefully hear from those who are familiar with the online RN to BSN program @ Utica College. I was recently accepted into the program and will start classes in...

Hi all, I just started this thread to hopefully hear from those who are familiar with the online RN to BSN program @ Utica College. I was recently accepted into the program and will start classes in...

Being a new nurse, these are things I tend to forget to do, but I'm getting better at it. I think I'm going to start wearing diapers like Lexi did on Grey's Anatomy. :lol2: Since, I tend to forget to...

Well, I have limited work experience, but opted to take an ACLS class to increase my marketability. All you really have to do is read the book carefully and know all the algorithms. It does help to...

Had to take the ATI predictor in order to graduate back in May. I got a 98% probability of passing the NCLEX. Took the NCLEX RN in July and passed with 75 questions.

Thanks for the replies!!!!! I truly appreciate them. Financially, I'm ok. I'm still living with my parents and I'm sure they wouldn't mind keeping me for a while longer. :wink2: Now, I did not mean...

Ok, so after a month or so of not hearing anything from hospitals, I decided to expand my search to clinics, Dr's offices, and LTCs. I've accepted a position at a Dr's office for a full-time Flu...

I Know exactly how you feel. Whenever I tell people that I'm an RN, I receive the usual "I'm so proud of you" and "congratulations, that's great." However, when they ask me what school I graduated...

Underwear is underwear and I don't want to see it PERIOD whether it be panties, thongs, boxers, etc. As long as the color is appropriately chosen, then why does it matter what type of underwear you...

According to the NCSBN people normally get 50% right and 50% wrong. The NCLEX is not graded like the exams we received in school. As long as you get more "HIGHER LEVEL" questions correct...

I found the decision tree to be very confusing. I would end up getting answers wrong when using the tree while studying. I did not use it at all when I took the NCLEX and passed. The only thing I...