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  1. An RN Learns About Tough Work

    BBP42 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree I was always first to volunteer to work as a CNA on my unit when they were short, because my 8 hour nursing shift frequently took 10 after charting was done, but working as an aide I could...

  2. DESPERATELY seeking for an advice!

    BBP42 replied to sweetmaryRN's topic in Home Health

    I started to see patients sooner, but started by shadowing another nurse, then seeing patients with my educator observing, then seeing one patient alone and someone reviewing my charting, etc. Three...

  3. DESPERATELY seeking for an advice!

    BBP42 replied to sweetmaryRN's topic in Home Health

    I went into homecare as an experienced nurse with no homecare experience. My orientation period for that was three months. I was given a phone, laptop and mileage in addition to a generous salary....

  4. ACLS &PALS, Tax Deduction?

    BBP42 replied to smc5127's topic in General Nursing

    That would fall under work-related education expense required by your employer and be a valid itemized deduction. Topic No. 513 Work-Related Education Expenses | Internal Revenue

  5. To go to HR, or not??

    BBP42 replied to snh2009's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Is there anyone who would be willing to work your Sundays if you work their Saturdays, to set up an ongoing trade? I would not go to HR about who else is getting what schedule or benefits, that is...

  6. Associate degree in Nursing

    BBP42 replied to hollilynn92's topic in General Students

    Most hospitals have a website where you can search their current job postings, including the requirements for degree and experience. In my area some hospitals require BSN, or require that you obtain...

  7. Behind on Meds

    BBP42 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Agreed, when you are working full time, you start to remember things like who has meds due at off times, who likes their meds with applesauce, or ice cold water, or room-temp water, who you have to...

  8. Protocol for dirty linen?

    BBP42 replied to NRuiz's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We have tried standing the urinal inside of a clean basin on the bedside table so at least the table itself remains clean. Better than

  9. office support for home health nurses

    BBP42 replied to littlejackrn's topic in Home Health

    My workplace has a "team facilitator", a LPN who works back at the office. If we are having trouble reaching a doctor for orders/clarification or need supplies, we can email all the info to her and...

  10. Time Management Palliative Resident

    BBP42 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel like if a coworker offers to help do a few small tasks because they can see you have a lot going on, there is nothing wrong with taking the help. In this case you had an unusual event (resident...

  11. Occupational Health and nurses

    BBP42 replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    My last job (Rehab facility) I had to pass a physical at Occupational Health that included lifting a 50lb box from the floor to a shelf at eye level and pushing a sled across the room that weighed 100...

  12. Prewritten Photocopies of CII Forms

    BBP42 replied to determined2banurse's topic in General Nursing

    Our pharmacy accepts faxed signed prescriptions from us, I assume that one does too, so they can't tell it is a

  13. Can I be fired for refusing PPD during pregnancy?

    BBP42 replied to RN/Mom's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility paying for your own quantiferon out of pocket is $75. $500 seems like a lot, but that is the only comparison I

  14. Home Health Rates

    BBP42 replied to hisrebelblue's topic in Home Health

    Rates vary depending on your state, but where I am this seems pretty fair. I would also factor in if they reimburse your

  15. Curious about RN Supervisor position?

    BBP42 replied to ama3t's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my RN Sup position, that meant a full wing assigned, usually the most difficult/critical one, including admissions to my wing, as well as handling callouts or workplace injuries during my shift,...

  16. Learning

    BBP42 replied to Joelle66's topic in General Nursing

    I look things up every time until it finally sinks in...I remember thinking the meds were difficult to keep straight when I started, now I only really have to look things up if someone has meds for an...

  17. What is considered a round in a cardiac arrest code?

    BBP42 replied to CRB3360's topic in General Nursing

    One 'cycle' of CPR is one round of 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths. I always assumed round two starts with the next set of

  18. Health dilemma + school clinicals = what to do??

    BBP42 replied to Amandaagain's topic in General Students

    I had one of my children during my RN program, they had an option to take a "medical leave" semester off and then waitlist for a seat to return the next semester and join the class right behind mine....

  19. Night Shift Orientation

    BBP42 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My first LTC care job as a new grad involved two very different units, I oriented about a month on days on the rehab unit, briefly (maybe 4 days) on the locked memory care unit on days, then did about...

  20. How Picky Should I be with My First Job?!

    BBP42 replied to ps1992's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I took my first job, my main criteria was who offered the longest, most thorough orientation period. The position I took was offering one on one with a preceptor for two months. That showed me...

  21. Just need a little Help

    BBP42 replied to Aidank90's topic in General Students

    I graduated from a community college Associates degree RN program with no debt at all, because the program was so inexpensive. However, the low price meant heavy competition for seats. Many of my...

  22. Am I too old to pursue surgical tech

    BBP42 replied to Lassy1's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated nursing school and began job hunting after my 40th birthday, and have not seen my age as a barrier at all getting jobs. However, I do hear that concern from the nurses I work with in their...

  23. Is there a place that lists everything within the RN scope of practice?

    BBP42 replied to zygee's topic in General Nursing

    My last job I had the opposite problem actually, DON telling us to go ahead and do procedures that some of my preceptors thought were outside of our scope. I went online searching for guidance...

  24. Is there a place that lists everything within the RN scope of practice?

    BBP42 replied to zygee's topic in General Nursing

    In my state (CT) I have tried to look up this type of info as well, everyone on this site always says to look up our scope of practice. Our scope of practice does not include any type of list of...