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  1. Average nurse/patient ratio?

    fsudmbRN replied to annak92's topic in Psychiatric

    I think it depends on what kind of unit you are working on. I work on a SRT program. On that unit, I was charge for 25 residents with one medication nurse and two techs plus myself. Currently, I work...

  2. Is your schedule busy ?

    fsudmbRN replied to Jannie's topic in Private Duty

    I think that is kind of what private duty is.... babysitting for a medical needy

  3. Massachusetts salary ADON

    fsudmbRN replied to Green-eyedNurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have seen LPNs work as ADONs. I have seen LPNs be DONs. Typically this is in an Assisted Living capacity

  4. Oxygen Administration

    fsudmbRN replied to pmnurse615's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Florida here: Nope. They honestly really can't mess with oxygen at all. Considered a medication so they can't administer it, which means changing over tanks. They can ASSIST a resident with placing on...

  5. DON on cart

    fsudmbRN replied to arainh20's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I don't see the problem with it! In fact, I think you will find that the staff have a lot more respect for a DON who is in there working right beside them... rather than them expecting to kill...

  6. RN Sup pay rate?

    fsudmbRN replied to crazin01's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am in a somewhat rural area of northwest Florida. As a supervisor, I made started at $42. I got my annual raise (after almost 3 years) and was brought up to $43. But I was salary... so honestly, I...

  7. Pointclickcare Infection control module

    fsudmbRN replied to LoriRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most of those assessments are facility based, not PCC based. That is the glory of PCC is that it is adaptable to add your own assessments into PCC. My old facility did not have an assessment for...

  8. Struggling with med pass-LPN in LTC

    fsudmbRN replied to Mariah Walker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You develop your own system. No ones system will work for you! I have had several new LPNs and RNs come up to me and ask how I got done with my pass so fast. I have basically worked in LTC for nearly...

  9. Sent a CNA home

    fsudmbRN replied to Lovesnursing83's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my old facility, it would have been an abuse allegation and she would have been sent home. And seeing as you witnessed her feeding into it, it would have resulted in her being

  10. Even tho I found my calling in cardiac

    fsudmbRN replied to amason2021's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love my old people. I always leave and come back. Though I think I just found the best of both worlds for me: geriatric psych! I love crazy old

  11. Well that sucks

    fsudmbRN replied to amason2021's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had a friend tell me that if you don't get a job somewhere, it just means that you aren't suppose to there now. You are suppose to be at the place that hired you. Whether you find your "forever...

  12. LPN-BSN do you stay in LTC?

    fsudmbRN replied to Etana85's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it honestly depends on what YOU want to do down the road. I went straight for my RN and ended up working in a LTC facility and worked in it for several years. I switched to psych, acute, and...

  13. How do I break the mold?

    fsudmbRN posted a topic in General Specialties

    Sorry.... this is going to be long. I have been a nurse for over 16 years. I have worked mostly in LTC/SNF. But I do have 4 years in home health, 2 years in psych, and 1 year in the hospital. Many of...

  14. How do I break the mold?

    fsudmbRN replied to fsudmbRN's topic in General Specialties

    Thank you! Happy to be moving on with my life.

  15. How do I break the mold?

    fsudmbRN replied to fsudmbRN's topic in General Specialties

    So, this week I have had a few break throughs. Offered a job with two different home health agencies and in-patient psych at a local hospital... My ultimate goal is to go back and get my PMHNP, so I...

  16. Going Back to Bedside

    fsudmbRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been in management for the past 7 years and before that I worked 4 years in skilled home health. I am stepping back due to burn out and just miss being a nurse. I am returning to bedside. I...

  17. Scared!!Arrested for shoplifting. Advice?

    fsudmbRN replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I had something similar happen years ago way before I became a nurse. I never had any issues with anything. It was labeled as Petty Theft and I got withheld adjudication. I always reported it. I had...

  18. Home Health - Is it worth the pay?

    fsudmbRN replied to michaellorenzo's topic in Home Health

    Not trying to sound rude, but do you expect to get paid driving to and from work if you work at a hospital or office or facility? Then why would you expect to be paid going to your first "job" of the...

  19. New Wellness Director

    fsudmbRN replied to LuvNursing84's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Not the case with an ALF. With an ALF, this is normally an LPN

  20. Help with salary as Home Health nurse

    fsudmbRN replied to cadela0713's topic in Home Health

    Depends on what type of home health you are doing. Private duty home health typically pays less. I was being offered $20 an hour as an RN with 10 years experience. I did do skilled home health where I...

  21. ADON at SNF vs ACUTe

    fsudmbRN replied to Lina Jhon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    It depends on what you want your future to look like! I have worked in both an acute care and SNF for many years. I took the acute care position mainly because I didn't want to work 5 days a week, but...

  22. Worst Nursing Scrub Color Worn?

    fsudmbRN replied to RNliveoak's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Black... because I feel like a bringer of death! Black is a funeral color! ha

  23. Spouse of nurse

    fsudmbRN replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    My husband has ALWAYS been the one to make less money in our marriage.... and I have never hounded him to "make more." If anything, I have contribute in non-financial ways. He typically takes off work...

  24. Can I be a nurse without majoring in BSN?

    fsudmbRN replied to 4pplepie99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a very similar story! I went and got my BA in Secondary English Education. Taught awful high schools for a few years (?). Figured out it wasnt what I wanted. Went with my horrible GPA (C's...

  25. Car Stock Storage

    fsudmbRN posted a topic in Home Health

    For those lucky enough to be able to carry around a large car stock supply, what do you use to store it in your car??? I have a Hyundai Sonata.... so large truck space, but I cant use the drawers that...