rnrainy

rnrainy specializes in Hospice, cardiac Tele, psych, agency'.

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1. holistic vs. traditional nursing

   rnrainy replied to httamli's topic in Holistic

   Holistic nursing is many things. The way I started to understand this concept was to understand Maslow's Hierachy. When you care for people as a nurse, you meet the basic needs first and THEN you can address higher needs. This includes spiritualit...

2. Looking for work in hospital >:(

   rnrainy replied to miMOMMYof3's topic in Geriatric

   I am a nurse case manager with a large home health care company based in southeastern Michigan with multiple divisions. We have positions available with great pay! Send me a message if you are interested in long term care, in home.

3. Cm is a thankless job!

   rnrainy replied to lisa41rn's topic in Case Management

   There will always be that one client who will make it worthwhile. You are only responsible for yourself and can't help what others portray...that being said, you don't know the dynamics behind each family and client. I once worked on a floor where ...

4. Day in the Life of a Case Manager?

   rnrainy replied to Thephoenixrises's topic in Case Management

   It really depends on the type of floor and number of beds. The hardest part is knowing your resources! On my old cardiac floor, a nurse case manager would depend on the nurses on the floor to interview each patient to find out what their needs where...

5. Lpn with a new Case Manager Position :)

   rnrainy replied to JennyLunaLPN's topic in Case Management

   I would be scared of a company hiring a fresh nurse...most case managers I know where nurses for 10+ years. I know after just 2 I got a good position with a high ranking home health care company as a nurse case manager, and it is all trial by fire. ...

6. HELP! Full-time job with nursing school, will that work?

   rnrainy replied to mabdirahman's topic in General Nursing

   It really depends on how much you need the money NOW. I say this because you need to give 100% to nursing school, or it may cost you in the end (paying for another semester, not passing your boards, etc). Since you are in your last year, I would no...

7. NCLEX / HESI Study Guide

   rnrainy replied to jay dickson's topic in HESI

   One more thing....KAPLAN's answer tree...

8. NCLEX / HESI Study Guide

   rnrainy replied to jay dickson's topic in HESI

   Pretty good!

9. Plan of care for jehovah witness with blood loss

   rnrainy replied to sarymil's topic in Student Assist

   I grew up as a Jehovah's Witness, so here's what I know. Witnessess believe blood from others is unclean, and this is supported by scripture. When Witnessess go to surgery, I have seen better recovery times, perhaps because the surgeons take more t...

10. very basic IVPB question

    rnrainy replied to ivyjean's topic in Student Assist

    Besides IV compatibility, it is important to consider why the fluids are prescribed and the patient's medical condition. For instance, I wouldn't bolus any fluids AND piggyback without very close monitoring on a patient with CHF. I have seen flash ...

11. I am still me

    rnrainy replied to blessedmomma247's topic in General Nursing

    This is a beautifully written, from the heart letter. I would like your permission to share it with my staff and on my facebook...I always tell my peers to place themselves in the client's shoes. I have less "combativeness" from my patients than ot...

12. What is psych nursing like exactly?

    rnrainy replied to Nurse4life09's topic in Psychiatric

    I was on a cardiac step down unit for a year before going to psych and it is not easy, or easier! My unit is 8 hours, probably because 12 hours is too much for a person to deal with, so I am now on midnights, 5 days a week. Days/Afternoons have al...

13. Psych or Cancer?

    rnrainy replied to Burgh_Student's topic in Career Support

    I had a year on cardiac tele before going to psych, and for that I am forever grateful. I can't see being turned off from nursing because a certain floor/field doesn't work for you. Each field has psych issues and you don't necessarily need to be a...

14. First CNA/Clinical Job interview on hopistal Psych Floor

    rnrainy replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been on my psych floor for 6 months now and I know ALL units are different but most interviews I have been to are the same. You need to give honest answers to such questions like "What are your strengths" "Give an explanation of a conflict you ...

15. Baker College - Auburn Hills - LPN - questions

    rnrainy replied to nursing123098's topic in Michigan

    I attended Baker and got in my first try with less than perfect NET and a 3.9 GPA. Then I know of people who had a perfect 14 points and were refused after 3 applications (the most Baker allows). I loved Baker though, and am priviledged to be an alum...