ParrotHead_RN

Latest Activity

1. Over it.

   ParrotHead_RN posted a topic in Urology

   I've been in dialysis for a short year and a half. It's just now becoming real to me. Working for a big corporation is the equivalent of punching yourself in the face. Foot checks, glucometer (with no insulin on hand), now they are adding a pain asse...

2. LTC 101: What To Expect

   ParrotHead_RN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric

   These are spot on!!!!!!! I worked in LTC for 5 years and loved every bit of the craziness and fell in love with the residents. Just like every dept in nursing...you'll either love it, or hate it! :)

3. Interview with Fresenius next week...

   ParrotHead_RN replied to ParrotHead_RN's topic in Urology

   The assessment is done on the computer just an FYI

4. Interview with Fresenius next week...

   ParrotHead_RN replied to ParrotHead_RN's topic in Urology

   Hi there! The phone interview basically consisted of the recruiter asking why I wanted to get into dialysis and what experience in health care I had. They have your work experience too so they didn't ask extensively on that. If they decide to take ...

5. New to dialysis, need advice

   ParrotHead_RN replied to ParrotHead_RN's topic in Urology

   Thank you very much for your advice! I really appreciate it. I am working for one of the "big 2" companies. I will take this advice with me. Thanks again!

6. New to dialysis, need advice

   ParrotHead_RN posted a topic in Urology

   I start my dialysis job in 1 week and I would love some good advice from nurses who are in dialysis now. I have been a nurse for 5 years, but brand new to the dialysis field. Any suggestions, tips of the trade, advice, do's, and don'ts, would be mu...

7. Interview with Fresenius next week...

   ParrotHead_RN replied to ParrotHead_RN's topic in Urology

   Update: I was offered the job and I took it! I start in July. Happy to know they have such extensive training before youre on your own.

8. Do you hear nurses will take over respiratory work?

   ParrotHead_RN replied to SeekingNewCareer's topic in Relations

   I moved from LTC to ER and I was amazed that RT would come in and do breathing tx! I was like, "well golly I can do this if you are busy and need to be elsewhere?" Definitely a luxury.

9. Interview with Fresenius next week...

   ParrotHead_RN replied to ParrotHead_RN's topic in Urology

   Thank you! I hope I get the job! I love fast-paced and I love routine with some excitement mixed in every now and then :)

10. Interview with Fresenius next week...

    ParrotHead_RN posted a topic in Urology

    I have been an RN for almost 3 years now. Prior to that I had been an LPN for 2 years. I have experience in LTC and ED. Just for the record, I did not enjoy ED at ALL!!! I loved the fast pace, because it made the time go by fast. However, I felt ...

11. Does it get better being a new nurse?

    ParrotHead_RN replied to telealli's topic in New Nurse

    It is absolutely normal to feel the way you do! I was the same way. I started out in LTC as an LPN and I remember the first day I was going to be on my own. I cried the whole way to work, but pulled it together and did it! It does get better with...

12. I'm so conflicted..HELP!

    ParrotHead_RN replied to ParrotHead_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! I have been applying to local LTC facilities who hire RNs to work the floor as a staff nurse. Fingers crossed!

13. New grad in LTC nursing- need advice please!!

    ParrotHead_RN replied to Allsmiles11's topic in Geriatric

    I have been working in LTC for almost 5 years now. My advice for you: -Make it a point to learn where everything is. That, for me, was the most frustrating part was trying to locate everything you need without bothering someone. In spare time, i ...

14. I'm so conflicted..HELP!

    ParrotHead_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for about 5 years. 3 as an LPN and 2 as an RN. I currently work in LTC. I have worked in LTC the whole time besides 5 months when I transitioned from LPN-RN and thought I would like working in the ER(BIG MISTAKE, HATED IT) I'...

15. Ivy Tech ? about TEAS cut off scores/pre req grades

    ParrotHead_RN replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in Indiana

    I just got into the LPN program at the Muncie Ivy Tech. I had 3 A's 1 B and an 83% on my TEAS. I would have gotten into the RN program but I was planning on moving to Bloomington and didn't think to apply to the RN. Didn't end up moving so I got stuc...