RockinNurse2018

RockinNurse2018

Geriatrics w/rehab, LTC, hospice patient

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  1. Stuck in an unfulfilling position

    RockinNurse2018 replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    There are several acute care settings in the area with many jobs available. So opportunities aren't lacking, or don't appear to be anyway. I had a couple of interviews, neither of which resulted in...

  2. Why do you believe you would be a good fit for a nurse?

    RockinNurse2018 replied to Macey Chi's topic in General Nursing

    I always liked helping to care for my parents when they get sick when I was little, as they got sick more often than I did. I have a caring, helpful personality. I'm on the quiet side, but it makes...

  3. Bored, Trying to figure out what to do.

    RockinNurse2018 replied to deej394's topic in General Nursing

    If you're bored in a cardiac PCU, you're probably missing something and just don't know it. Cardiology is a challenging

  4. Nursing conditions

    RockinNurse2018 replied to Mary3010's topic in Nursing Career

    Not me. I work in a SNF, where my shifts are scheduled to be 12 hours long but end up being at LEAST 30 minutes longer due to report. The other day, I pulled a 16 hour shift because of call ins for a...

  5. Ortho floor nursing job?

    RockinNurse2018 replied to COBSN16's topic in General Nursing

    I would take it! I had an interview for an ortho floor that I would have loved an offer from, but didn't get. You would still be in the hospital, so that would give you an advantage over external...

  6. Would a long term/geriatric nurse benefit from reading a critical care book?

    RockinNurse2018 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, as I was cleaning amongst my NUMEROUS books from nursing school, I found that I somehow acquired two critical care books, one for progressive care and one for the icu, both published by American...

  7. I give in to drug seeking patients

    RockinNurse2018 replied to Raidernurse's topic in General Nursing

    Agree

  8. Pass my nclex rn for the 2nd try

    RockinNurse2018 replied to EmBeeC's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great

  9. How to keep up on nursing skills

    RockinNurse2018 replied to Happiness2's topic in General Nursing

    I have no experience with pediatrics and am not sure about any specific websites. However, is it possible to take on another assignment or two, children with different needs than the one you have...

  10. Education during medication pass

    RockinNurse2018 replied to La'sBlueSky's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, that's not right. A busy med pass is not the right time to train staff on new subjects. It puts both you and your patients at risk since your undivided attention is not being given to either...

  11. Mayo Clinic New Grad

    RockinNurse2018 replied to Kiwhipple RN, BSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not sure where you are but Mayo is one of the best paying employers in the Rochester area. Benefits are good, and you get a higher starting wage if you have your

  12. Mayo Clinic New Grad

    RockinNurse2018 replied to Kiwhipple RN, BSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dang, I would love to get a job with them, but they won't consider me. Congratulations and best of luck to you! One thing I would say is, since you have posted where you are working, be very careful...

  13. What do you do when a patient threatens harm?

    RockinNurse2018 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you did what you needed to do. In all honesty, if someone is threatening violence and I have no reason to doubt they're serious, I leave the room if at all possible. Sometimes I go back...

  14. Would you say anything?

    RockinNurse2018 replied to Ambersmom's topic in General Nursing

    More than likely not. I don't even like it when my own friends and family ask me for advice, so I'm unlikely to offer it freely to someone who doesn't know, who hasn't asked. I wouldn't want to make...

  15. Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    RockinNurse2018 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, thanks for the explanation!

  16. Advice for a New Grad

    RockinNurse2018 replied to FishBones's topic in General Nursing

    Without going into specifics, I am working in the Midwest with a pay in the mid-upper $20's/hour. This is less than many nurses in my area, especially if they are working in the hospital, although it...

  17. Relationship problems

    RockinNurse2018 replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    Crying all the time is not a normal part of a healthy relationship. I have been dating my boyfriend for a year and a half, and we have never made each other cry. We're always happy when we're...

  18. My apologies

    RockinNurse2018 replied to YellowMaskrosbarn's topic in General Nursing

    What determines a "quality"

  19. Advice for a New Grad

    RockinNurse2018 replied to FishBones's topic in General Nursing

    You may have to take a position in a skilled nursing position if that is what is currently being offered to you. That's where I am, and despite many applications elsewhere, it's where I'll likely be...

  20. Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    RockinNurse2018 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, so I'm a new member and haven't really liked many posts nor do I have many likes. So I guess I'll just figure out as time goes on how I decide whether or not to "like" a post. Right now I tend...

  21. Getting yelled at by a doctor for the first time....

    RockinNurse2018 replied to NewbieNurse93's topic in General Nursing

    Not only were you not a horrible nurse, you were a great nurse. You advocated for your patient in order to help a discharge that needed to happen occur. I bet there would have been some other nurses...

  22. New grads in critical care?

    RockinNurse2018 replied to andersbri's topic in General Nursing

    Most likely depends on the individual and how confident they are in their own abilities. I think most would transition better after gaining confidence through jobs with lower acuity, but some people...

  23. Should I write a memoir?

    RockinNurse2018 replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it would be arrogant at all. If you enjoy writing, why not? I think a lot of us enjoy reading the experiences of others and as nurses, we can always learn from each other to better our...

  24. How to prepare for Nursing school?

    RockinNurse2018 replied to Beautiful_Beginnings's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree about reading ahead. They'll often make the syllabus and assignments available way ahead of time so take advantage of that. You may want to google nclex questions just so you get an idea of...

  25. Should you work as a CNA/Tech before or during nursing school

    RockinNurse2018 replied to Beautiful_Beginnings's topic in General Students

    Also my username indicates I have a CNA certification which is true. I passed the training but never actually worked as