SWiseRN

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1. New RN working Rehab/LTC Im overwhelmed. HELP!

   SWiseRN replied to Jamie6RN's topic in Geriatric

   Eh, I wouldn't say she was being mean, but perhaps she was providing a little tough love. I graduated from a great, well-respected school, but wasn't given 100% accountability for my patients (although I always took that responsibility), and I got ve...

2. New RN working Rehab/LTC Im overwhelmed. HELP!

   SWiseRN replied to Jamie6RN's topic in Geriatric

   My first few days were very overwhelming as well, but I had great preceptors to shadow. I cried before work and after work because I was so overwhelmed, but it did start to get better. Take notes, make lists, and write out a tentative schedule for th...

3. Nursing homes..Have you worked in one and do you like it?

   SWiseRN replied to Yulie's topic in Geriatric

   I can see the nursing home job as being just as stressful. However, it might be a little easier to get some sort of "routine." It is by no means monotonous though.

4. Leaving for another job

   SWiseRN replied to SWiseRN's topic in General Nursing

   Well I had my interview yesterday and I've been approved for a second interview. During the interview I learned a little bit more about the company and I'm very excited. If I get the job, I'll probably ask to be PRN (weekends) at the nursing home. Al...

5. Which one is more stressful: med-surg or LTC

   SWiseRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

   I'm just starting out in LTC myself, and I find it very stressful. I'm not opposed to a little stress and adrenaline, but I too don't know if this is something I can do for much longer. I'm still within my orientation period, so I haven't been "cut-l...

6. Leaving for another job

   SWiseRN replied to SWiseRN's topic in General Nursing

   I'll definitely give them notice as soon as I get an official offer. I hope to not burn any bridges, but I know they will be disappointed.

7. Leaving for another job

   SWiseRN replied to SWiseRN's topic in General Nursing

   Oh I absolutely feel that way as well and I definitely feel like I'd be wasting not only the company's money, but the time of the preceptors who have helped trained me. They've all been great. But, they know that there's always that risk of losing so...

8. Leaving for another job

   SWiseRN replied to SWiseRN's topic in General Nursing

   I certainly don't plan on leaving until I have another job lined up. I guess I'm just feeling guilty because I've always stuck with my job so leaving so soon feels weird. My first job, I left after 3 years (Subway) and felt that I needed to just focu...

9. Leaving for another job

   SWiseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello! First post here, but I've lurked on this site for quite some time now. Anyways, I am a new grad and I've recently started working at a LTC facility. As many new grads do, I applied to many, many jobs and this LTC facility is the first one to o...