Golden_RN

Golden_RN MSN

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  1. RN's skipping vital signs

    Golden_RN replied to rn_patrick's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've experienced a similar situation, as far as patients refusing care. To improve the situation, staff education was necessary on why the care, in this case VS, are important. They techs also need...

  2. Favorite site for CEU's

    Golden_RN replied to em3120's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse.com is less than $50/year with tons of courses to choose from. They also have many free 1 hour

  3. AITA?

    Golden_RN replied to Dragonfly.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Taking everything at face value, it sounds like the DON made empty promises to get you to take the job, but didn't didn't communicate those promises to the schedulers/other supervisors. That sucks!...

  4. New Grad Feeling Lost

    Golden_RN replied to GlitterSparkles's topic in General Nursing

    Do a search on this site for "non-bedside" and you will find many conversations about options away from the hospital. MSN is required for some, but certainly not for

  5. Got fired yesterday from a wonderful job. My fault completely. Emotionally struggling.

    Golden_RN replied to michigan94's topic in General Nursing

    I really recommend seeing a therapist if you can (kind of hard without an income, I know). If financially possible, if you can bar tend for a month or two while you let the med work, it may behoove...

  6. Soon to be new grad RN in California, how to be competitive candidate, certifications?

    Golden_RN replied to puplover18's topic in General Nursing

    If you come to CA with no experience, be prepared to look for work outside of typical acute care hospitals (LTC, ambulatory care, perhaps psych). If you can stay in NE and get experience, I would do...

  7. Is my (50K) BSN worthless?

    Golden_RN replied to boxofrain's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you had more specifics on why you were told you weren't "making connections" & things weren't "clicking". It could be taken that you weren't connecting the dots in clinical scenarios, and...

  8. Help...need AWAY from bedside but don't know where to go...

    Golden_RN replied to Nursey103's topic in General Nursing

    You don't mention what degree you have, so if you don't have a BSN, I would pursue this now, and I'd look for a program that includes public health, as that might open up public health nursing...

  9. Do you hate nursing?

    Golden_RN replied to rn&run's topic in General Nursing

    This is

  10. Nursing instructor question

    Golden_RN replied to SummerOlaf's topic in General Students

    You've barely begun your first semester, therefore it is too early to make these statements like "I don't enjoy bedside care". Just try to get through nursing school at this point. I assume you...

  11. VA Nursing Home Patient : Nurse Ratio

    Golden_RN replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in General Specialties

    Are you going to take

  12. Is this a Med Error?

    Golden_RN replied to AllyRN's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is getting confusing because the original post said that the order was TID and later on the OP mentioned TID PRN. Please make sure you know the difference between scheduled & PRN...

  13. Broda chairs vs bed

    Golden_RN replied to Tulsalpn's topic in General Nursing

    It should be on a case-by-case basis. What does each individual resident want? Are there mid-morning activities that some residents want to participate in? Do any have GERD and need to sit up after...

  14. Another thread about burn out

    Golden_RN replied to Adina bat Reuven's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 relatives (not nurses) that took some sort of coding class & could never get a job. However, I am not an expert on how all of that works. I'm certain there are nursing jobs out there...

  15. VA Nursing Home Patient : Nurse Ratio

    Golden_RN replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in General Specialties

    Their website lists the Homes, and the brochures give some info about the services offered. Obviously nothing about ratios. Good luck, the benefits package might be better than other SNF jobs offer!...

  16. VA Nursing Home Patient : Nurse Ratio

    Golden_RN replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in General Specialties

    Are you interviewing at a State of Florida Veterans Home? If so, just know there is a distinction between the "VA" (usually indicates federal) vs. a state Veterans Home. You may want to refer to the...

  17. In BSN/RN program, work as EMT or CNA

    Golden_RN replied to Dan9715's topic in General Students

    I agree that CNA is more applicable, but most places I've seen want on call/per diem staff to commit to a minimum number of shifts per pay period, not just "if you can juggle it". Generally if an...

  18. Unique Nursing Career

    Golden_RN replied to Icumurse2315's topic in General Specialties

    Years ago I was offered a job in laser hair removal, which in some states has to be done by an RN. I didn't take the

  19. Ethical Dilemma: Is it ever ok to mislead a patient?

    Golden_RN replied to RNjuice's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely think this goes beyond the bedside nurse. The MD, social worker & management should have a conference with the patient/family where they can come up with a plan, and this should be...

  20. Patient Abuse/Nepotism

    Golden_RN replied to Ethical_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You need to find out the law in your state and for your level of care. In CA at least, reporting to supervisor is NOT considered reporting. In CA for SNF level of care, we call the local law...

  21. I'm a nurse, and believe it or not, I want to be a tech/assistant

    Golden_RN replied to Uhs_769's topic in General Nursing

    What about wound care? Lots of hands-on but still using RN

  22. New grad needs help finding a job?

    Golden_RN replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried a psychiatric hospital? As a new hire you may have to do a PM or Noc

  23. CSU Fullerton and SacState RN-BSN online

    Golden_RN replied to Marie.C16's topic in Online Distance Learning

    At CSUDH, classes are online, you have to find your own clinicals. I thought it was a great program. DM me for any

  24. CSU Fullerton and SacState RN-BSN online

    Golden_RN replied to Marie.C16's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Have you considered CSU Dominguez Hills? I'm not sure if you WANT clinicals/labs face-to-face or

  25. Where are my work-at-home homies?

    Golden_RN replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    I am allowed to work from home once/week. It's great because I can get some cooking/laundry done while working, and like someone else said, no commute! I personally wouldn't want to do it every day...