Golden_RN

Golden_RN MSN

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  1. Sneaky Administration

    Golden_RN replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Closing one unit in a hospital, giving every employee a pink slip, and then allowing the employees that were lucky enough to land jobs in other units to be bullied by other nurses for "not being...

  2. Advice needed! Burn out/possible career change

    Golden_RN replied to LPNVA1991's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have you looked at what other LVN opportunities in your area that might be a better fit for your personality and what you want to do every day? I totally see how doing the post-d/c follow up would be...

  3. Arthritis and Bedside Nursing?

    Golden_RN replied to freesia29's topic in General Nursing

    I'm right behind you in age and have joint problems and there is no way I could do acute floor nursing now. When I did work the floor, not only did I do all of the lifting/repositioning mentioned...

  4. Work From Home

    Golden_RN replied to JerseyGirl1213's topic in General Specialties

    Check out government jobs - particularly county & state. Some RN jobs I know are WFH include county/state public health, government nurse consultant-type jobs &

  5. Type C

    Golden_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    LOVE

  6. Type C

    Golden_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought is that the first question most people ask when you mention that someone is suffering with lung cancer is, "Do they smoke?" I don't know if we humans do this (a) to say to ourselves,...

  7. NEED CAREER ADVICE!

    Golden_RN replied to NurseChristinaB's topic in General Nursing

    If you already have 2 kids, then there will never be a perfect time to pursue an RN degree. But since you have the option of a part time program, that is REALLY a great opportunity because I live in...

  8. Seeking advice on which job to take

    Golden_RN replied to Ms Blue Sky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is the brain injury unit considered 'acute rehab'? If so, I think this will give you the best foundation to either go to a different acute unit OR go into dementia care/LTC later on. I also support...

  9. 9-5 (or 8-5) shifts as a new grad possible?

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

    Since you're earning a BSN, you could look at public health jobs (county, state), but you'd be missing out on direct patient

  10. Do Dept head meetings violate patient privacy ?

    Golden_RN replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I used to attend a similar daily meeting we only had nursing leadership & administration attend. I think the HIPAA concern is valid. The only time we have meetings with ALL dept heads is...

  11. What is harder: Hospital or facility?

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

    I worked at a SNF with great coworkers - RNs/LVNs/CNAs and I really was happy there. If you have great residents/families it can be really hard to leave that environment. But eventually returned...

  12. What is harder: Hospital or facility?

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

    When it comes to direct patient care, my opinion is 'pick your poison'. But also look to the employer that is going to give you the pay/benefits you deserve as well as a tolerable environment...

  13. type of certification

    Golden_RN replied to mmc51264's topic in General Specialties

    I'm so out of the loop when it comes to ortho but I do wonder about pain control, constipation and all of the other issues we dealt with in those 3 post-op days and how it's handled at

  14. To what degree is the RN responsible for LPN errors

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

    I agree with you that LVN/LPN are licensed and responsible for their own actions/errors. However, because legally "assessments" fall under the scope of the RN, and she is charge nurse, I'd say she...

  15. Waitlists

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

    You don't say what research you've done on this subject, nor what college courses you have completed. It's not as simple as getting on a waitlist. Each school has entrance requirements and then the...

  16. Seasoned and Newbie Nurses

    Golden_RN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    My take on this subject is that while I've definitely been around the block, all of us seasoned nurses have to remember that if put in a new specialty, we would probably have less knowledge than a new...

  17. Is only 3 months bedside at a facility too soon to apply to an informatics position?

    Golden_RN replied to hellostar11's topic in Nursing Informatics

    There is no harm in applying, and if you get an interview you can inquire about staying per diem on the floor. BUT be honest with yourself - if you get a M-F informatics job, are you really going to...

  18. type of certification

    Golden_RN replied to mmc51264's topic in General Specialties

    I don't have an answer but just wanted to say that I worked ortho as a new grad >20 years ago, and our typical total joint patients stayed on our acute floor 3 days, then transferred to a SNF for...

  19. Unprofessional Clinical Educator.. What would you do?

    Golden_RN replied to hama1111's topic in General Nursing

    Your license is public and can be easily tracked whoever is responsible for this at your hospital. Because BLS training is provided by private companies, it is not public info and you must submit...

  20. Unprofessional Clinical Educator.. What would you do?

    Golden_RN replied to hama1111's topic in General Nursing

    I totally 100% agree that she should never interrupt patient care for these questions. However, as a former hospital educator, I will say that it can be very difficult to get employees to bring in...

  21. BSN - no experience and lots of children

    Golden_RN replied to kat1822's topic in General Nursing

    Emergent hit the nail on the head. I'd advise to get a part time nursing position as soon as you can to keep your head in the nursing game, but also allow you the family time you prioritize. I would...

  22. Non-Patient Contact Jobs

    Golden_RN replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    You didn't say what types of companies you're looking at but are you looking at school districts, college campus clinics, city/county/state government, ins

  23. Does anyone actually like working in the rehab unit?

    Golden_RN replied to suturethis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have a checklist of what needs to be done for each admission. It is a 24 hour business and sometimes the next shift has to finish it (this requires management to support you and back you up on...

  24. Recommendedation ?

    Golden_RN replied to chichimel's topic in General Students

    Apply everywhere now. You don't want too much time to lapse between graduation & starting your first job. You most likely will not start out in your dream job but you need to get experience...

  25. Not Sure What Direction To Go From Here...

    Golden_RN replied to Aliceozwalker's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should look at more than just acute, community & LTC. Look at job postings for your county & state depts of public health. I think you are equating community health with home...