Golden_RN

Golden_RN MSN

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  1. Can nurses really “do anything??”

    Golden_RN replied to Piper98's topic in General Students

    Have you had psych rotation yet? It has a different feel from med/surg types of floors. There are a lot of opportunities in nursing outside of a typical hospital. You have already put in years of...

  2. Translating at Work

    Golden_RN replied to nursingmeow's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this! I had one coworker that spoke Spanish but found herself not confident enough with medical/legal jargon when translating in the hospital so she starting declining requests to...

  3. New Nurse RN in Rehab/LTC Setting Needs Advice

    Golden_RN replied to RNjuice's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in LTC/rehab as a newer nurse and loved it. I learned a lot from the experienced LVNs. 15 residents sounds like a do-able patient load. It's a very positive thing that you're recognizing...

  4. Spouse of nurse

    Golden_RN replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    I live in CA where RN salaries have doubled or tripled in the last 20 years. While I work hard and studied hard for my pay, I do consider it luck that the major/career path I chose had the salary...

  5. The nurse in the morgue – Part 3 of my interview with a forensic nurse

    Golden_RN replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely fascinating. Thank you for this. I think I could do

  6. How can I figure out if nursing is right for me?

    Golden_RN replied to ShouldIBeNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I actually think you're overthinking it. There are some things about nursing that are just CRAPPY. There are some things that are great. You said that you've been kind of bouncing around in...

  7. How can I figure out if nursing is right for me?

    Golden_RN replied to ShouldIBeNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your original question is how can you see if nursing is for you. The answer is to become a CNA. If you can't find a CNA school that works for you, then nursing school will not work for you. You...

  8. Three interviews on very different units - need advice

    Golden_RN replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in General Nursing

    Both rehab and ortho can be physically demanding. Can you ask to job

  9. MDS - Where to Begin?

    Golden_RN replied to janlem's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I support working in direct patient care in LTC before MDS. It will be beneficial to understand the business before going into MDS. The MDS is the basis for not only the care plan, but billing....

  10. Which job would you take?

    Golden_RN replied to unbalanced's topic in General Nursing

    You don't say whether you want higher or lower acuity, so I vote for Job #1. If I understand correctly, job #1 would be slightly less days away from your kids & less childcare to arrange....

  11. Staff nurse role in reporting abuse? Insight, please!

    Golden_RN replied to SweetErica's topic in General Nursing

    Since I am not familiar with TX laws my only advice is to read your facility's abuse policy, which should reflect your state laws and responsibilities. You are absolutely right that making phone...

  12. OK, one more time...Masters in Education???

    Golden_RN replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the above comments. I have the MSN-Education and I worked in Nsg Education in acute & LTC, and taught at a community college. I have been able to bring teaching to the bedside,...

  13. Steps to take to become a DON? Any advice?

    Golden_RN replied to VegGal's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    It seems like you might already be qualified for a DON position. My org has AL facilities with RNs as both DONs and Administrators. Going through an administrator licensing class might give you an...

  14. Low pay with benefits or higher payer with marketplace insurance

    Golden_RN replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    I have never chosen a job for the money. I think more about my long term career goals, and where I think I will be happy to go each day (or, what job will be tolerable). There are more factors than...

  15. Aide Documentation - Rationale?

    Golden_RN replied to Katillac's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a nurse educator I recommended strongly that any time the aides needed to write a narrative note, they go to the licensed nurse for assistance. This was to avoid the types of problem you...

  16. What is my "unit" called in english and what profession is it in the USA?

    Golden_RN replied to Grogon's topic in General Nursing

    In California, the state runs 3 facilities that sound similar to what you describe. Registered nurses and other healthcare staff run them. Technically the units/level of care are called Skilled...

  17. Best shift for a new grad lpn without experience in LTC

    Golden_RN replied to crestina L's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think PM shift is better. On noc shift you rarely see management. On PM shift (generally) there may be more resources available (therapy, MDs, nursing leadership, etc.). I worry about new grads...

  18. Why did you choose that nursing program (current or past)?

    Golden_RN replied to NurseBlaq's topic in General Nursing

    I was young and applied to every Associates program in my area. I was lucky that the one that accepted me happened to be where I took my pre-reqs and my CNA class. I had no interest in BSN at that...

  19. First Job Orientation In Nursing Home

    Golden_RN replied to crestina L's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my experience nursing homes usually have an orientation for ALL new staff to get a tour, go over paperwork, generic HR / nursing orientation stuff (elder abuse training, etc.). Additionally, they...

  20. Resume Question- To Include, or Not to Include?

    Golden_RN replied to UrbanHealthRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is not possible to know the attitude of hiring managers, but I agree that you should put the MPH on your resume. My current job requires a BSN, but I have an MSN. My degree has helped me in my...

  21. Monster Med Passes

    Golden_RN replied to Ms_Interpret's topic in General Nursing

    The most I've done is 40 in LTC, but of course there are a lot of meds to crush, the residents often take MULTIPLE meds at once, and of course lots of interruptions. I'm curious - What is the legal...

  22. Getting My Graduate Degree: Is it Worth It?

    Golden_RN replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I had some leadership and a taste of home health in my associate RN program, but the BSN went more into depth into management. Of course, I know a lot of nurses have experience outside of inpatient...

  23. Getting My Graduate Degree: Is it Worth It?

    Golden_RN replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    My RN to BSN program had 3 semesters of clinical - leadership, public health and home health. They were very beneficial even for experienced nurses. It shows us life outside of the hospital...

  24. Lost Nurse in the OR

    Golden_RN replied to KNest18's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm reading correctly, you've had 4 jobs in 3 years. That's not ideal. If you liked the OP PACU where you worked through an agency, why don't you pursue a FT job like that? I totally understand...

  25. Part Time RN Program

    Golden_RN replied to Sheroe's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know if any are part time, but the BRN has a list of all of the approved programs here: