RockinNurse2018

RockinNurse2018

Geriatrics w/rehab, LTC, hospice patient

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  1. What To Expect During State Survey

    RockinNurse2018 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So, at work, we've been told we are in "the window" for state survey. Has anyone ever worked while the state surveyors are present? What can I expect? I work day shifts so most likely will be there...

  2. Long term care, you can move on (but don't have to)

    RockinNurse2018 replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd give anything to be offered a job outside of LTC/SNF. But, based on circumstances, I've probably got at LEAST 8 months left in the position. And this is after already working nearly 2 years....

  3. Depressed and Disappointed in Myself

    RockinNurse2018 replied to Samx3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If your managers and coworkers are being supportive and there is no talk from them about you leaving or not making it, you're probably doing something right. Trust me, if they thought you weren't...

  4. Should nurses be able to listen to music at work?

    RockinNurse2018 posted a topic in General Nursing

    On numerous occasions, I've observed nurses playing music from their computers. Some of them are managers, which doesn't necessarily concern me since they aren't directly caring for patients....

  5. Was I wrong?

    RockinNurse2018 replied to Munch's topic in General Nursing

    Based on everyone else's responses, I think the consensus is that you did the right thing. Your coworker was totally off the line. Honestly if I found out one of my coworkers were able to ease one...

  6. 1 LPN to 75 Residents

    RockinNurse2018 replied to Sarbear11541's topic in General Nursing

    75? That's way, way too many. All it takes is one thing to go wrong and you're

  7. Should nurses be able to listen to music at work?

    RockinNurse2018 replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    I was worried the music could be a distraction but I can also see how it might keep you more alert, especially if not much is going on with your patient and you're trying not to fall asleep from...

  8. Should nurses be able to listen to music at work?

    RockinNurse2018 replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Good point. Perhaps the nurse was jammin to some tunes they knew the patient enjoyed or maybe it actually helps them, like for you. I was just thinking that I tend to get distracted when I listen to...

  9. Should nurses be able to listen to music at work?

    RockinNurse2018 replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, that's funny. I'm actually not upset, just was wondering if it was safe for the

  10. Should nurses be able to listen to music at work?

    RockinNurse2018 replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    No one else can hear it if the door is shut. The patient is sedated and therefore unable to communicate (and therefore unable to request it be turned off) but presumably probably could still

  11. 2 Pneumovax Vaccines

    RockinNurse2018 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone know what potential consequences may exist if a patient has received two Pneumovax vaccines instead of one Pneumovax and one Prevnar vaccination? The Pneumovax vaccines were given many years...

  12. I'm loving Community Health nursing

    RockinNurse2018 replied to thelittleRNwhocould's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! I also enjoyed my community health clinicals. I would actually enjoy a nursing job in this capacity, but the opportunity has not yet presented itself. Thank you for a positive post...

  13. Will this affect my future career as an RN?

    RockinNurse2018 replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Students

    You already have 3 years of experience as a CNA, so I don't really think the last four months will be such a big deal. You'll still get to practice some of your CNA skills in your RN skills. Not...

  14. New nurses without clear career goals

    RockinNurse2018 replied to tara07733's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you have the potential to be happier than a lot of your classmates because you have an open mind. Certainly, those who don't get what they want are going to be disappointed, and even...

  15. Nursing school vs price? Which is more important?

    RockinNurse2018 replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All nursing schools are competitive, to a certain extent. At the same time, the fact that one school costs more doesn't necessarily mean it is any better. I originally started at a private school...

  16. Torn on whether to apply for this job

    RockinNurse2018 replied to NurseKay13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You've been at your current position for over a year, so I would say that's probably enough time to show you made a commitment. I would say it can't hurt to apply if it's something that appeals to...

  17. Stuck in an unfulfilling position

    RockinNurse2018 posted a topic in General Nursing

    For nearly two years I have been working in a SNF. And, while it's allowed me to develop some basic nursing skills and work with some good coworkers, it's just not satisfying. It's busy, it's hard...

  18. Stuck in an unfulfilling position

    RockinNurse2018 replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your suggestions! My networking skills are not currently strong but maybe that's something to work

  19. Stuck in an unfulfilling position

    RockinNurse2018 replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I noticed that poster seems to go back and forth in her posts. But like you said, other posters offered a lot of good advice. Also thanks for the reminder to keep my mind open. While I have...

  20. Which specialty to choose?

    RockinNurse2018 replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Specialties

    Any of them but my own goal is to end up in a cardiovascular surgery/transplant ICU. So I'd say

  21. Icu opportunity

    RockinNurse2018 replied to montov's topic in Critical Care

    I would take the ICU position, gain the experience and continue to seek opportunities in the NICU. Thoracic ICU sounds like an AMAZING opportunity, actually one I wish would be presented to me....

  22. Orientation for LTC Nurses

    RockinNurse2018 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was supposed to have 5 days of orientation, but was on my own by day 3. All I basically learned was the charting system and went through a few med passes. Any additional skills, such as bladder...

  23. Getting to know the residents

    RockinNurse2018 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For me, I find their admission day to be a good way to start and get to know them. When getting the first set of vitals, I try and converse with them about where they're from, their family, maybe...

  24. Palliative Residents

    RockinNurse2018 replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would say maybe in a night or two? But that was after they significantly started to decline. They'd actually been on hospice for about a month, although for the majority of it they were so alert...

  25. Stuck in an unfulfilling position

    RockinNurse2018 replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! May have to check out those threads. Also thanks for the reminder to not jump too far ahead of myself. I found that I was understanding the CEU presentations, but obviously real life...