bdeherr

bdeherr has 35 years experience and specializes in Rural; Critical Care; Emergency.

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1. What are some pros and cons of working in a nursing home?

   bdeherr replied to Kurious RN's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the other posts-I took a nursing home job when I really needed a job, before the nursing shortage, it was my last resort. I fell in love with geriatrics. Just like family! I still do some critical care as my second job, but still love th...

2. I hate nursing

   bdeherr replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in General Students

   Hate is an emotion. I learned along the way that I hated every new job I started. Hated the staff, hated the policies, hated the work. But after about 2 or 3 months, I really liked it. So I finally decided it was me and not them! Once I realized that...

3. Careplna... Question from a current Student

   bdeherr replied to FocusRN's topic in General Nursing

   We have pre-written careplans, but also have the opportunity, and are encouraged to, individualize them for our patients. As you are going through your admission process, jot down those areas that will be a particular concern for your patient. Care p...

4. Please share something GOOD that happened at work!

   bdeherr replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

   I work in long term care; often I feel I receive much more than I give from my residents. A heartfelt "thank you" from a 99 year old that is concerned because she has lost a pair of socks, all I did was listen, she found them!...Our endstage Alzheime...

5. Would someone answer my questions regarding rural nursing?

   bdeherr replied to nadia562002's topic in Rural

   1. I wanted to be a nurse as long as I can recall. My mother is a nurse. 2. I graduated from nursing school and became an RN in 1973. 3. Lack of depth in staffing. Lack of training for updates. We utilize telehealth and that is helpful, but hands o...