Beachesandthrees

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  1. VA Patient : Nurse Ratio

    Beachesandthrees posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi Everyone I have an upcoming interview at a VA nursing home in Florida, hence doing some research. I know that most sates do not have mandatory nurse/ patient ratios. However, it would still be...

  2. VA Nursing Home Patient : Nurse Ratio

    Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in General Specialties

    They are not union (unions are not common in Florida). The ratio is for 7-3 shift, marginal difference for the others. Considering the benefits for which FT employees are eligible, such position...

  3. VA Nursing Home Patient : Nurse Ratio

    Beachesandthrees posted a topic in General Specialties

    Hi Everyone I have an upcoming interview at a VA nursing home in Florida, hence doing some research. I know that most sates do not have mandatory nurse/ patient ratios. However, I am...

  4. VA Nursing Home Patient : Nurse Ratio

    Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in General Specialties

    No offer, just an interview. I will not take it if one

  5. Rounds and patient expectations

    Beachesandthrees replied to Matt8700's topic in Rehabilitation

    Worked acute rehab. Hospital A patient nurse ratio was 4-5 : 1, 1.5 hourly rounding required, no boards in rooms to update during rounds, no phones assigned during shift, and short on PCAs from time...

  6. VA Nursing Home Patient : Nurse Ratio

    Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in General Specialties

    I went to the VA Veterans Home interview and was informed that the patient to nurse ratio is 19-22: 1. Orientation is 3 days classroom and 2 weeks on the unit. They have electronic medical records...

  7. VA Nursing Home Patient : Nurse Ratio

    Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in General Specialties

    Ahh, I was on that site a few days ago!! I still find it odd that I can't find any specifics on this site or others concerning ratios and other practices. I'll come back and share what I learn....

  8. Nursing after attempting suicide

    Beachesandthrees replied to em3120's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Continue pushing forward mississippiRN71, stay in recovery. Best wishes on October

  9. Nursing after attempting suicide

    Beachesandthrees replied to em3120's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yet after everything, you still find the will to thrive. You are stronger than you think. Keep taking care of your health. All the best with the BON and

  10. VA Nursing Home Patient : Nurse Ratio

    Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in General Specialties

    Thanks for the info, it is indeed a State of Florida Veterans Home. I have made various searches, but only found one post with vague information regarding Veterans Homes (VH). It was noted that the...

  11. FINALLY DONE!!!!

    Beachesandthrees replied to willow14's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats!!!

  12. I am lost

    Beachesandthrees replied to apmarquez's topic in General Nursing

    I second the suggestions you've received. I relocated for my 1st job. I begun calling up apartments 2 months before the start date. However, approx 6 weeks prior, I actually visited twice...

  13. Breaking into Dialysis

    Beachesandthrees posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi All I'm an Asn. RN living in South Florida, and will complete my BSN this month. I have 14 months acute rehab experience. I am interested in chronic dialysis and have submitted numerous...

  14. Breaking into Dialysis

    Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    HDNurse88, thank you!!! However, I am not able to message you at this time ?, which could be because I am a new member and have not made a certain number of post, per Allnurses' policy. I'll check the...

  15. Breaking into Dialysis

    Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks

  16. Breaking into Dialysis

    Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks for the information and encouragement. I will keep

  17. Breaking into Dialysis

    Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks TEXASWAG. Next week when I complete my BSN, I'll try that along with dropping off my resume in person. Does any hospital system have their own dialysis outpatient clinic, or do they all...

  18. Rehab Books/ Resources

    Beachesandthrees posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Everyone I will be starting a job in rehab, and have started reading my med-surg book. However, I would like some rehab specific resources. I realize that because I'm not yet an ARN member, I...

  19. Rehab Books/ Resources

    Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate your response. I'll be working in an acute rehab that sees a variety of cases. I'll review the areas you noted.

  20. Not sure I can handle BSN School.

    Beachesandthrees replied to guest723's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is stressful for most people. In addition to the great responses you've gotten, I'll add that with the anxiety and fear of failing, everyone around you may seem to be doing better than...

  21. New grad, 4 day orientation

    Beachesandthrees replied to nursingstu17's topic in Rehabilitation

    Do you mean one week of the classroom blah, blah, blah and three days of the real

  22. Gainesville Relocation

    Beachesandthrees replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks, I will look into those

  23. Gainesville Relocation

    Beachesandthrees posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi All I'm from South Florida, but had to search out, and finally get got an offer in Gainesville. Although it is 5 hours away, I'm nervous, but know this move is significant to my professional...