SeasonedOne RN

Over 40 years in a variety of nursing venues.

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    I Really Do Not Want the COVID Vaccine ?

    Historically there has always been some who didn't want to take a new vaccine in the last 100 years. Jonas Salk came home and gave it to his three young sons when it was first available in the 1950s. Pretty gutsy for a father to put his son's lives o...
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    Nursing School Calif

    Call the schools in your area. The Board of Nursing will have a list of all accredited RN programs. This should also be able to direct you to the pass/fail rate on Board Exams for each program. One 'B' is probably not going to make a big differenc...
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    Am I too late to start?

    First of all, it is never too late to make life changes. That said, it is also good to enter into those changes with your eyes open. So here are some thoughts. Since you are considering a start as an LVN you are likely in TX, CA or NY. (LPN in...
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    Great Article on "Shortage" of Nurses

    In the current times we live in, there are varying influences on staffing levels, needs and positions left unfilled. The reality is that most hospitals have shifted nurses from less active positions (out-pt procedures, elective surgeries, training) ...
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    Seeking first job with no luck.

    Might want to consider that your cover letter is a bit wordy. Basic structure should start with Paragraph 1 - Purpose of your letter. Paragraph 2 - Support/Item of Interest on why to look at your resume and you. Paragraph 3 - Conclusion/Result you...
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    Help

    Here are a few ideas: You may want to check in your area for pro bono service options like "Lawyer in the Library" where you do the research and then take that to a lawyer who can give you recommendation on how to proceed. Check with your library to...
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    Texas Hospital making nurses resign or take care of COVID patients

    Hospitals all over the country are implementing these kind of policy decisions. Like most things in nursing, if ALL nurses would band together, nurses would have more "say-so" about these decisions. This is especially true at times like these where...
  8. A few other ideas.... 1. Asked to work nights....things are usually slower on nights and it gives you time to establish a pattern and rhythm to your night. You also may find staff on nights a bit more helpful. 2. What is your passion? Look for som...
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    Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    Being a new grad is a challenge regardless of your age. Just like anyone looking for a job in a challenging market, might I suggest you consider taking a different approach. 1. Where is the need in your community? Long Term/Rehab positions are alwa...
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    LOW sugar, check ketones?

    Are you looking at his hydration? How is his fluid intake. Might be getting high ketones related to being dry. Questions I would ask are...is he bottoming out with all activity? Is he taking a break to eat? What is going on with his long term int...
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    Alcohol withdrawal unit?

    Sometimes "the cure can be worse than the drink" at 48-72 hours. We always tried to get our patients home before symptoms started with information on local resource options. Sometimes the realistic doctors will order daily alcohol dosing to preven...
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    Traveling with medications

    If current clients of a local methadone dispensing clinic were in the local jail, the clinic would transport their meds in a locked case weekly to keep them stable. All meds had labels with Name, Med, Dose, Frequency on the labels. There was never ...
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    Options other than the bedside

    You have gotten many great options to your initial request. Unfortunately, you didn't say what you are good at, not good at, and why you feel your time in LTC was not successful. With "your fix" being to get more education, makes me wonder why the ...
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    Charting and learning

    OK....Take a breathe............. welcome to nursing! In my first nursing job I wanted so much to impress my bosses and do a great job. I couldn't seem to remember anything. I finally realized I was going to write down what I saw without the medic...
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    RN with an ADN degree only

    Remember than although your CNA experience is valuable, the "establishment" is hung up on titles rather than looking at your overall experience. A friend of mine had a similar problem and I recommended she look for a position in rehab to get a year ...