River&MountainRN

River&MountainRN ADN, RN

Primary Care, LTC, Private Duty

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  1. RN switching specialties....indecisive, unmotivated?

    River&MountainRN replied to Offthehandle's topic in General Nursing

    To address the "indecisive and unmotivated" critique, have a feasible "5 year plan" in place to discuss at the interview. I'm not saying you have to be entirely committed to that plan, mentally, for...

  2. Calling Out for EXCEPTIONAL Snow Conditions

    River&MountainRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Now we all know that nursing is a 24/7/365 job and you need to plan to commute to/from work in all conditions, but...what do you do when you get SIX FEET of snow? ? Local news reports were saying that...

  3. CNA, Mom and first time working night shift

    River&MountainRN replied to kkb91's topic in General Nursing

    My typical night shift looked like this if I had two or more in a row: -Sleep normally the night before (as in, actually sleep at night), though I tried to stay up a bit later if possible and sleep a...

  4. Growing up?

    River&MountainRN replied to mi_dreamin's topic in General Nursing

    Baby steps! If you're of the mind to, keep a journal when moments like these happen. It's a good way to have proof (for yourself, especially when you have less-than-confident days) of how far you've...

  5. Notice of resignation

    River&MountainRN replied to Shyloe's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard of 2 weeks, 4 weeks, that it's ok to call out sick during that time, that it's not OK to call out sick during that time... We can be terminated at any time, but we need to play the game,...

  6. CDIFF

    River&MountainRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Having worked LTC, I'd agree with you that if the CDiff resident absolutely couldn't have their own private room for whatever reason, then they should at least be the one to have access to the...

  7. Calling Out for EXCEPTIONAL Snow Conditions

    River&MountainRN replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that, have my Subaru for our usual blizzards for up to 2-3 feet at a time. My post was more tongue-in-cheek/humor for the HUGE (I don't know, but I'm pretty impressed a SIX feet, and...

  8. If you could start all over, would you choose nursing again?

    River&MountainRN replied to FutureMrDrNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm giving myself the opportunity of moving to a new area to see if doing so changes my mind, but currently my answer is a resounding NO. I loved nursing school and clinicals and I graduated first in...

  9. Decisions, decisions

    River&MountainRN replied to ngiam12's topic in General Nursing

    I really have to "second" Seaofclouds' response regarding considering "the whole package" of what each offers before deciding. Personally, I'd have immediately written off the longest commute,...

  10. Drowning in Skills

    River&MountainRN replied to River&MountainRN's topic in Private Duty

    Wow, it's incredible to see how far I've come in just three months. Now I'm doing just about everything: complex wound dressings, trachs, vents, G-Tubes, J-Tubes, TPN...all without batting an eye. Of...

  11. What did you miss the most while allnurses was "closed"?

    River&MountainRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I missed the camaraderie. Really, truly, genuinely!!! ❤️ As a result of living in such a small area (and the general principal that posting about one's job on FB isn't a good idea), I've felt very...

  12. Lose vs. Loose

    River&MountainRN replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Past and passed. "I stayed past the end of my shift because a patient

  13. Resignition Timeline?

    River&MountainRN replied to Dragonfly949697's topic in General Nursing

    Best course of action, unless you're legitimately afraid of backlash from your current job, would be just to ask HR if you can't find the policy within your Employee

  14. So what have you been doing while the allnurses.com upgrade was happening????

    River&MountainRN replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Packed up Christmas boxes, packing up the house for an interstate move, and exploring possibly going into travel nursing (so I've really been itching to get back on here!!!!!). Good to "see" everyone...

  15. Holiday Bonus

    River&MountainRN replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    I got more of a Christmas bonus working as a per diem CNA (albeit at a different company) than I ever have as a full-time RN. Edited to add: Though, with one nursing job, I *did* get a foldable...

  16. Emergency in nursing home.

    River&MountainRN replied to Anglle's topic in General Nursing

    27 isn't great, but it's certainly doable. I've done 40-50 before and that was just hell! Prioritize learning the residents (what they look like, their names, their preferences for taking pills, and...

  17. Favorite Holiday Traditions

    River&MountainRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Turning the Grinch thread on its head, what are some of your favorite holiday traditions? What helps put a smile on your face and get you through the holidays, as difficult as they may be at times?...

  18. Holiday Bonus

    River&MountainRN replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    :no:

  19. Deciding on CEUs

    River&MountainRN replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your input! That's along the lines of what I've been doing/plan on doing. Every now and then I'll throw myself a bone, so to speak, and take something that is completely unrelated to the...

  20. LPN first or no?

    River&MountainRN replied to cpettingill's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on two factors, I'd say: 1. How much is the university charging for the LPN-ASN-BSN path? Is it a for-profit school? What are its NCLEX pass rates? 2. What is the market like for...

  21. The Grinch of allnurses.com

    River&MountainRN replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I really do love Christmas, stemming back from my childhood when it was the only holiday (including my birthday) that both of my parents could get along, my father wouldn't be (quite as) loaded, and...

  22. Supportive gym shoes

    River&MountainRN replied to nurseontheway's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my

  23. Primary Care is Essential

    River&MountainRN replied to tczar7's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, Primary Care around here is nothing but McDoc (ala McDonalds)..."treat 'em" (well, maybe) and street 'em" is the mentality. Forget personal relationships when the docs are encouraged to...

  24. RN's are you happy with your career, why or why not?

    River&MountainRN replied to anjoku13's topic in General Nursing

    Just when I was beginning to really like nursing, I'm out of work with a back injury. What I REALLY hate about nursing at the moment is that as soon as you're injured, you're essentially told you're...

  25. Advice for working floor with "attacks" (anxiety?)

    River&MountainRN replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    Not offering medical advice, but has your PCP/Cardiologist/Care Team made sure that your Calcium-Potassium-Magnesium-Vitamin D levels are all WNL? Just going off personal experience, I end up with...