HopefulRN7

HopefulRN7 specializes in Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric Neurology.

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1. Unit Manager Position

   HopefulRN7 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in Geriatric

   Seems like either someone's trolling or in a major conundrum... if the latter: If you're not happy with your situation then change it. I've been a floor nurse for years and have never dealt with that you've described. Surely there's better opportun...

2. Unit Manager Position

   HopefulRN7 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in Geriatric

   I would venture to guess because there is not a chance they could advertise the position to outside nurses with experience in the Mgr role at the salary they can offer. It's a privately owned facility and our area is experiencing a major nursing sh...

3. Unit Manager Position

   HopefulRN7 posted a topic in Geriatric

   I've been offered a position as a Unit Manager on a LTC wing at a SNF I work part-time at. I've previously only done skilled nursing assignments, never on the LTC side and the majority of my experience has been in Pediatric Oncology. There's also ...

4. Newbie Rehab Nurse Requesting Life Support

   HopefulRN7 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in Rehabilitation

   eeeek! Thanks for your honest reply, it is much appreciated!!

5. Newbie Rehab Nurse Requesting Life Support

   HopefulRN7 posted a topic in Rehabilitation

   New to Rehab nursing here, and some days (most) I find myself looking around for hidden cameras, thinking I'm being Punk'd or a subject matter on some cruel nursing reality show. I accepted a job at a LTC center on a skilled rehab unit a few months ...

6. Interview attire.

   HopefulRN7 replied to Brooklynn89's topic in SRNA

   Suits?! $900?! You have to be kidding me! Are you applying for a position as a Chief Administrator or as a nurse? In my world, I wear business slacks, a sleeved blouse and a business jacket (weather dependent) and I've never been on an intervie...

7. Take Microbiology online or on campus?

   HopefulRN7 replied to varonte69's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I would take it on campus. It is a difficult class to wrap your head around at first and if you have a good instructor, they will make it much easier to understand. I would suggest searching available instructors (if you have an option of choosing)...

8. Retake It?

   HopefulRN7 replied to MaryEllen17's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Retake them but also keep in mind that some highly competitive programs also track #of attempts and can accept another applicant over you with same GPA/one attempt. Best of luck!

9. Career Path- LTC worth it?

   HopefulRN7 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in General Nursing

   That is one of the biggest concerns for me. I would also be taking a pay cut as well. I also received an offer from an ALF in NH- from what I understand we as nurses are able to do much more in this state like administer meds (not hand over hand l...

10. Career Path- LTC worth it?

    HopefulRN7 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm not in any way putting down LTC nurses, let me first make that clear. It's just not my cup of tea. I started out in LTC (non-nursing) and have a huge amount of respect for you guys. Here's my dilemma: I work in private duty Peds and I'm feeling...

11. Pregnant nurse: scared of problems with baby from working as a nurse.

    HopefulRN7 replied to Nursing2102's topic in Stress 101

    *Not preggers*, however it is possibly in my near future. Currently working in home care with a pt that receives IV chemo at clinic and oral chemo at home admin by the parents. I come in contact with oral secretions from teething but don gloves for...

12. Struggling with an assignment! Pregnant women with history of IV drug use and alcohol abus

    HopefulRN7 replied to JLVAND's topic in Student Assist

    If you are looking for guidance on this forum it's best to shoot your own ideas out and ask for feedback...when you leave it open-ended without showing your effort, it seems like you're expecting others to do the work for you. Just a helpful tip...

13. Taking a trach/vent pt to school

    HopefulRN7 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Nothing like busting your rear and going the extra mile everyday to have families basically **** on you and act like they're owed something. Also the ones who hover as you mentioned- and plan out every minute of your day with what to work on with th...

14. Taking a trach/vent pt to school

    HopefulRN7 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    This is a brilliant idea, one I wish I would have had at the time. Great investment

15. Taking a trach/vent pt to school

    HopefulRN7 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I worked a very similar case for almost a year so I am sensitive to your concerns, however I think you should be more concerned about your pay for working a high tech case vs how many bags you are bringing to school. Approach your agency professiona...