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SNF w/vented pts, first job, 2 -4weeks orientation.

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Specializes in LTC and School Health.

Accept it and if you need more orientation then ask. Never accept an assignment you are not comfortable with.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

In this economy, accept. Follow the advice above.

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Specializes in Trauma, ER, ICU, CCU, PACU, GI, Cardiology, OR.

first of all congratulations are in order, unquestionably, i do agree with the previous posts accept the job offer and if you're in need of further orientation don't hesitate and ask for it...wishing you the very best in all of your future endeavors...aloha~

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Specializes in PACU.

Chronic vent patients aren't that hard to care for. You just need to understand how things work and what to do in an emergency. A decent preceptor and some decent reference materials should be able to teach you that during those 2-4 weeks of orientation.

I'd be curious about the ratio, pay, support staff, etc. I certainly would not dismiss the job outright based on the meager information you provided.

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Specializes in Hospice.

How many patients will you be responsible for each shift and how many are vents?

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More details please. How many patients? Is RT there 24/7 and what are THEIR responsibilities?

Most sub-acute facilities are BRUTAL to work for.

Its all about the money.. honey.

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Sorry for the meager info. I have reason to believe that people I know may be around here. The max ratio is 6 pt:1 nurse, and we get an aide to ourselves. Full time RT available. All on vents, some chronic and some weaning. From what I can find out about 1/2 are total care.

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Specializes in LTC and School Health.
Sorry for the meager info. I have reason to believe that people I know may be around here. The max ratio is 6 pt:1 nurse, and we get an aide to ourselves. Full time RT available. All on vents, some chronic and some weaning. From what I can find out about 1/2 are total care.

I say go for it. To have 24/hr RT avail is great. The ratio doesn't seem bad at all. Remember team work. Show respect to the nursing assistant you are working with, and show that you are not above doing "dirty" work as some people call it. This will go a long way.

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No way am I above doing "dirty work" in fact I will be their team-mate. I was a CNA for years so I have a lot of respect for the work they do. Thanks for all of the advice and if anyone else has anything to add I would really appreciate. I have been hearing mixed things about this position.

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Specializes in Med/Surge, Psych, LTC, Home Health.

Take it; it's hard for new grads to find work these days. Any experience that you can get, is gold.

The job doesn't sound too awful.

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I say go for it. To have 24/hr RT avail is great. The ratio doesn't seem bad at all. Remember team work. Show respect to the nursing assistant you are working with, and show that you are not above doing "dirty" work as some people call it. This will go a long way.

I can't agree more! Treat all people with dignity. You will do great!! Good luck!!

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