Beachesandthrees BSN

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1. VA Nursing Home Patient : Nurse Ratio

   Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in General Specialties

   They are not union (unions are not common in Florida). The ratio is for 7-3 shift, marginal difference for the others. Considering the benefits for which FT employees are eligible, such position would be encouraging. However, the chance of going re...

2. VA Nursing Home Patient : Nurse Ratio

   Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in General Specialties

   No offer, just an interview. I will not take it if one made.

3. Rounds and patient expectations

   Beachesandthrees replied to Matt8700's topic in Rehabilitation

   Worked acute rehab. Hospital A patient nurse ratio was 4-5 : 1, 1.5 hourly rounding required, no boards in rooms to update during rounds, no phones assigned during shift, and short on PCAs from time to time. The work was no cake walk, but doable. H...

4. VA Nursing Home Patient : Nurse Ratio

   Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in General Specialties

   I went to the VA Veterans Home interview and was informed that the patient to nurse ratio is 19-22: 1. Orientation is 3 days classroom and 2 weeks on the unit. They have electronic medical records and onsite pharmacy which opens 8 hours/ day. It i...

5. VA Nursing Home Patient : Nurse Ratio

   Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in General Specialties

   Ahh, I was on that site a few days ago!! I still find it odd that I can't find any specifics on this site or others concerning ratios and other practices. I'll come back and share what I learn. Thanks

6. Nursing after attempting suicide

   Beachesandthrees replied to em3120's topic in Recovery

   Continue pushing forward mississippiRN71, stay in recovery. Best wishes on October 8

7. Nursing after attempting suicide

   Beachesandthrees replied to em3120's topic in Recovery

   Yet after everything, you still find the will to thrive. You are stronger than you think. Keep taking care of your health. All the best with the BON and employment

8. VA Nursing Home Patient : Nurse Ratio

   Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in General Specialties

   Thanks for the info, it is indeed a State of Florida Veterans Home. I have made various searches, but only found one post with vague information regarding Veterans Homes (VH). It was noted that the ratios in VH were better than local SNF, no specif...

9. VA Nursing Home Patient : Nurse Ratio

   Beachesandthrees posted a topic in General Specialties

   Hi Everyone I have an upcoming interview at a VA nursing home in Florida, hence doing some research. I know that most sates do not have mandatory nurse/ patient ratios. However, I am seeking insights on how the VA nursing homes' nurse/ patient...

10. FINALLY DONE!!!!

    Beachesandthrees replied to willow14's topic in Recovery

    Congrats!!!

11. I am lost

    Beachesandthrees replied to apmarquez's topic in General Nursing

    I second the suggestions you've received. I relocated for my 1st job. I begun calling up apartments 2 months before the start date. However, approx 6 weeks prior, I actually visited twice (excluding when I went for the interview) to seek housing....

12. VA Patient : Nurse Ratio

    Beachesandthrees posted a topic in Government

    Hi Everyone I have an upcoming interview at a VA nursing home in Florida, hence doing some research. I know that most sates do not have mandatory nurse/ patient ratios. However, it would still be helpful to get some insight on how the VA nursing ho...

13. Breaking into Dialysis

    Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in Urology

    HDNurse88, thank you!!! However, I am not able to message you at this time ?, which could be because I am a new member and have not made a certain number of post, per Allnurses' policy. I'll check the specifics, and message you as soon as I'm eligibl...

14. Breaking into Dialysis

    Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in Urology

    Thanks Ashley_SF

15. Breaking into Dialysis

    Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in Urology

    Thanks for the information and encouragement. I will keep trying.