FromMNtoCA

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1. New RN in charge of a 155 bed SNF. What?!?!

   FromMNtoCA replied to FromMNtoCA's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I thought about that. I have another job lined up so I'm not even sure why I bother. Especially when I feel like my license is jeopardized everytime I go into work. I was offered a per diem position...

2. New RN in charge of a 155 bed SNF. What?!?!

   FromMNtoCA replied to FromMNtoCA's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Thanks so much for the input! God willing this doesnt happen again before I

3. New RN in charge of a 155 bed SNF. What?!?!

   FromMNtoCA posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Hey, all! I'm a new grad. I've been working as a med nurse for the last month at a 155 bed skilled nursing facility. Repeat: I've been working as a nurse for ONE MONTH. Tonight the charge nurse called...

4. When They Don't Want To Pay

   FromMNtoCA replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Ha! I have been dealing with a patients wife this last week who has just been terrible! She made me cry twice, but I didnt let her see it. When I offer her help or solve one of her concerns, she...

5. New grad @ LTC/SNF/Rehab Facility. Hating it

   FromMNtoCA posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hey, all. New grad here. As a new nurse in Southern California, with only a two year degree, it is impossible to land a gig in the hospitals. So, I accepted a position at a SNF/Rehab facility. About...

6. Colleague asked me for a Tylenol from my med cart. What to do?

   FromMNtoCA replied to FromMNtoCA's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   He is my direct supervisor, its a small facility. And I dont know if I should. That's why I'm seeking the advice of more experienced nurses. If shes taking Tylenol, is she taking anything

7. Colleague asked me for a Tylenol from my med cart. What to do?

   FromMNtoCA posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   New grad here. I started working two weeks ago at a SNF, as a med nurse. Today the treatment nurse asked me for a Tylenol. I said, "Sure, for which patient?" She said, "For me, my back is killing me."...