freemirini

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1. New job, new nurse and really nervous

   freemirini replied to koko2002's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I think Tankweti's statements are true. As a new RN going into a LTC, I wouldn't emphasize educational level. My first job was at a LTC. After two months, they had me as charge over the whole...

2. Sorry, helping is just not an option.

   freemirini replied to sno963's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Maybe you should have the title of recruiter and get wages that match the job description...

3. Is this legal?

   freemirini replied to ocmama's topic in General Nursing

   I worked at a LTC and wanted to apply to a new-grad program at a hospital. I was told I was ineligible. That was incredibly frustrating. After six-months of experience at the LTC, I finally got a job...

4. Can you recommend a GENERAL book on patient assement?

   freemirini replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

   I am interested in users' book suggestions, too. Here are some patient assessment books on Amazon --sorted by best-selling rank. ---Many of the ones at the top appear to be university-oriented texts....

5. Need words of encouragment

   freemirini replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

   It's not your fault. You are right, it is an oversight. I am a new nurse and can empathize with your situation. I remind myself (when listing my deficiencies) to also note what I have learned and...

6. Why the beef with agency?

   freemirini replied to singleumm's topic in General Nursing

   I have been grateful that the facility hired someone to help... I don't mind helping an agency nurse. --Of course, I am a new nurse...and more likely to be in a position to learn from the agency nurse...

7. Ratios up, support staff down....cust sat, pt care? Huh?

   freemirini posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a new nurse. I am surprised to see that our ratios are increasing and we are losing support staff (per reduced scheduling of them) --We have been drilled about customer satisfaction... I know...

8. Compression Hose - What compression gradient is best? Do any come in petite?

   freemirini replied to mibbycat's topic in General Nursing

   Love compression hose....Allegro thigh highs 20-30mmHg from BrightLifeDirect.com....no script necessary. You measure yourself and choose size accordingly. I called and asked for advice as I was near...

9. HCAHPS Scores = hospital pay

   freemirini replied to A&OxNone's topic in Nursing News

   I actually wonder if linking the scores to reimbursement will cause hospitals to adjust their staffing ratios. In general, I have noticed that hospitals with better scores tend to have better...

10. Clinical experience, how to make it look good?

    freemirini replied to Idaho Murse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Describe the tool you created...was it software? A decision tree? ...? Did you collaborate with multiple

11. Clinical experience, how to make it look good?

    freemirini replied to Idaho Murse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would fix the grammar errors and streamline your sentences. Several of them are overly wordy. On my resume, I omit the term "I" and use phrases consistently. You might also consider that. Example:...

12. Where are all the jobs??

    freemirini replied to drem7116's topic in General Nursing

    Be flexible in where you apply. Try long-term care, long-term acute care, etc. ---BUT--also be choosy about what you accept. Make sure you will have a reasonable amount of training and support when...

13. Am I waisting my time with associates degree?

    freemirini replied to chall2011's topic in General Nursing

    Weigh the financial and time costs of the ADN degree plus RN-to-BSN degree versus the BSN degree. I'd also work on spelling and writing. --I believe you meant to write "wasting" not "waisting." A good...

14. I hate nursing..

    freemirini replied to flygirls2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What I find shocking about nursing is the inadequate nurse-to-patient ratios, inadequate support staff, inadequate/broken equipment/supplies, and run-down environment. I am in my first nursing job...

15. does anyone out there copy charts to save time?

    freemirini replied to lordgregoryrn's topic in General Nursing

    I think it sounds like you were creative and efficient. Lots of people use cut and paste in electronic medical records... Maybe you can explain it in that