Golden_RN

Golden_RN MSN

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  1. Sacramento Hospitals with CNAs?

    Golden_RN replied to psych nurse in training's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know, none of the acute hospitals in Sacramento area use many CNAs, and it has been like this for many years. In my experience you might have 1 tech for a whole unit but the RNs have most...

  2. My family doesn't think Nursing is for me.

    Golden_RN replied to Hunt er's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone in your family actually work in a hospital or in health care? I ask because there is a misperception in the public as to what a nurse actually does. Are they normally supportive or...

  3. RN Gen Z vs RN Gen X

    Golden_RN replied to XXX ZZZ's topic in General Nursing

    Having years of experience in the hospital is great, but it is NOT experience as an RN. It doesn't mean you're truly ready to be on your own w/out oversight yet or "figuring things out of your own."...

  4. CA RN LICENSE pre-reqs

    Golden_RN replied to Nurseh0lly's topic in General Nursing

    Check community colleges schedules because some have 8 week courses that haven't started

  5. Transition from hospital RN to Work from home

    Golden_RN replied to KidNurse2's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!! The only thing I don't like about WFH is that I do miss my coworkers and the camaraderie. My biggest tip is to try to make a designated work space if you can. It's a drag...

  6. New Mexico Nurse to Patient Ratio

    Golden_RN replied to Heyvu's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not in your state, but in California SNFs there is not a nurse:patient ratio per se, but HHPD (hours per patient day) that the facility should abide by. You may want to look up nursing hours per...

  7. I called in sick today, they didn't accept it.

    Golden_RN replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I hope you're OK. But you might want to change your user name to something anonymous if you're using your real

  8. COVID & A Walk in the Park

    Golden_RN replied to SouthieFids's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Beautifully written. Thank you for all you

  9. Career Change

    Golden_RN replied to ICUnurse990's topic in General Nursing

    I went from bedside to education (in hospital & SNF) to informatics. I have enjoyed both education and informatics very much, for different reasons. I know other managers & bedside nurses...

  10. Reading the MAR

    Golden_RN replied to lexieanders's topic in General Nursing

    It should be clear in the MAR. I recommend talking to supervisor & pharmacy. This is a med error waiting to

  11. Anyone taken a pay cut for sanity?

    Golden_RN replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes, and it has always been worth it. No

  12. Personal Deathbed Vision Stories?

    Golden_RN replied to poppyboo's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Remember that meds, physiological processes, advanced age and a new environment can all contribute to delirium which may include hallucinations. Unfortunately I've seen not-so-pleasant deaths...

  13. CNA Work As A LPN

    Golden_RN replied to dasandman88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At everywhere I've worked, both acute and SNF, RNs have to work as LVNs occasionally and both RNs/LVNs work as CNAs occasionally when staffing is desperate. It's so difficult to jump into another...

  14. COVID-19: Stimulus Checks for Teachers?

    Golden_RN replied to DallasRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am in awe of all of the nurses that worked at the bedside over the past year. But I don't take a pat on the back to teachers as an insult to nurses. It's really apples & oranges. Teaching...

  15. Unsatisfied Patient

    Golden_RN replied to summertx's topic in General Nursing

    What would I do? I would assess the pain, page the on-call and document document document. If no response, I would go above his/her head to the medical director (yes, at night) and notify the DON....

  16. Second Thoughts on Becoming a Nurse

    Golden_RN replied to ThePrudentStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I'd do it over again, but I was very young when I went to nursing school & my tough bedside years were in my 20s and 30s. There was a recent post about nurses with arthritis performing...

  17. Am I competent enough to pass medications?

    Golden_RN replied to iNurs5's topic in General Students

    Know your official job description as a med aide & stick to it. You are not licensed as a nurse yet, so while you may have a little knowledge above & beyond the typical med aide, be very...

  18. HELP: Deciding between MSN, ADN, or BSN

    Golden_RN replied to pammgomez91's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I recommend BSN. I started with Associates, then did an Associates-BSN program, then later did MSN. The BSN might make you a little more marketable with some employers, and some BSN programs...

  19. Biased Clinical Instructor

    Golden_RN replied to nurseinthemaking24's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's tough to answer this without knowing the instructor. Some instructors are just jerks. Some just might dislike certain students for whatever reason. If your classmates know you're on your...

  20. Advice for those struggling to get an acceptance?

    Golden_RN replied to Erin Costello's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're trying to get entry-level healthcare experience, a CNA course is the way to go. Look into your local community colleges. Also, some psychiatric hospitals will train you to work as a psych...

  21. Please help! Which job offer should I take???

    Golden_RN replied to cmyr711's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Frankly, I think a 2 hour commute is not safe after a nursing shift. It is not

  22. Second career nurse? Accelerated BSN. Need advice.

    Golden_RN replied to Lawlipop's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know much about accelerated BSN programs but I will say that being an RN in the hospital does not give you much time to provide one-on-one, touchy-feely care like you are able to provide to a...

  23. New Mom Working Night Shift

    Golden_RN replied to E K's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went through similar years ago. I found that a per diem job suited my family situation. My spouse had to put his foot down with his employer and make arrangements to be home when I was working...

  24. Sneaky Administration

    Golden_RN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    This happened to a psych tech I know. In the interview process they were wishy-washy about what shift they were hiring her for. In orientation they asked her to sign an agreement to do Noc

  25. Biased Clinical Instructor

    Golden_RN replied to nurseinthemaking24's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I had an instructor straight up tell me that I did not have the personality to be successful in nursing, so I know it feels devastating to have an instructor dislike you or be on top of you. You've...