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  1. How Many Residents Do You Care For On Your Unit?

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Interesting. I have 41 residents, 1 nurse (me) and 4 CNAs. No wonder I'm so stressed... ...I need another

  2. How to obtain social security number in us for international nurses

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? replied to thomask4's topic in International Nursing

    Definitely not; this does not pertain to you. If you read other threads about this topic, you can gain a lot of information. Many people have asked and answered the same question. There is no reason...

  3. How to obtain social security number in us for international nurses

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? replied to thomask4's topic in International Nursing

    This issue has been addressed many, many, many times. Use the "search" feature and you will find plenty of

  4. Northern VA LTC, AL, NH jobs

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? replied to bunsterj's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm wondering the same thing. I am planning on moving to Northern Virginia in July, and am looking to work in LTC/SNF. Anyone have any feedback about which facilities might be looking to hire an...

  5. Job Interview Protocol...haven't interviewed in years so I am nervous!

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? posted a topic in General Nursing

    It's been almost 8 years since I've gone through the ordeal of having a job interview, so I am kind of nervous at the prospect of it. I'm sure some things haved changed, so I have a few questions. 1....

  6. One More Question About Licensure...

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    OK, one more question about nursing in Virginia. I have an associate's degree in nursing and a few RN licenses from various states. I can qualify for a nursing license as an RN in Virginia, right?...

  7. One More Question About Licensure...

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thanks. But the licenses I have are from non-compact states. I just hope I can find a LTC job with only an associate's degree (but I do have 13 years of experience, so I hope that will

  8. VA Licensure Requirement: 500 Clinical Hours??!!

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thanks! I appreciate the feedback. Guess I should stop worrying about

  9. VA Licensure Requirement: 500 Clinical Hours??!!

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    I am looking into applying for a VA RN license, since I plan to relocate to Virginia this summer. I have been an RN for 13 years, but the program I graduated from was an associate's degree program....

  10. VA Licensure Requirement: 500 Clinical Hours??!!

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thanks. I was just hoping I misunderstood the requirement. I was trying to figure out how many clinical hours I had during the two-year associate's degree program, but it was so long ago I have...

  11. Arranged employment visa

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? replied to nurse.sa's topic in International Nursing

    A contract is a legal document, and yet there are many nurses who mistakenly think it's perfectly OK to break it. If you break your contract, what does that say about your character? And how do you...

  12. Endorsement Application to Vermont

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? replied to Ona7's topic in Immigration Advice

    Poor Vermont! Everyone wants a Vermont license, but nobody seems to actually want to work there. Sooner or later the Vermont BON is going to figure out that they are spending a lot of time and...

  13. Speaking Tagalog in English speaking company

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? replied to templeknight7's topic in International Nursing

    If the company has a policy that only English is to be spoken in the workplace, the policy needs to be followed. It really doesn't matter whether you think it is a "stick" being used by racists, or...

  14. LTC in Northern Virginia?

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am planning to move to Northern Virginia this summer, and I am wondering about the job outlook for RN's in that area. I have 10 years of experience in SNF/LTC's, but I am worried about not being...

  15. LTC in Northern Virginia?

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the feedback. I will check the website for more info. Guess I'm just a bit nervous about being able to find a job once I move, with the market the way it is

  16. Is This Forum On Life Support?

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    As an RN planning on moving to Northern Virginia this summer, I have been reading this forum frequently. I have noticed that there are very few responses to questions about salaries--and more...

  17. Is This Forum On Life Support?

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thanks-- I appreciate the responses so far. I'll check out the sites you guys referred to. Just kind of apprehensive right now, with the job market as tight as it is. Eight years ago I could pick and...

  18. Meds in bottles from outside pharmacies

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Has anyone else noticed an increase in the number of residents whose families are ordering meds from outside pharmacies (as opposed to the pharmacy that routinely delivers cards of meds to your...

  19. Gold Star Stickers For Nurses??

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? posted a topic in General Nursing

    My SNF/LTC recently started this "reward" program that involves employees earning gold star stickers to put on our ID badges. For example, if a patient's family members says something complimentary...

  20. Gold Star Stickers For Nurses??

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    I would much rather have a note from my supervisor acknowledging my good work than a gold star sticker on my badge. I wouldn't turn my nose up at a Starbucks gift card or a little extra cash,...

  21. im under the live in caregiver program- when can i work as a nurse?

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? replied to ayen5819's topic in International Nursing

    What kind of volunteer work do you hope to do? Most volunteer jobs have nothing to do with nursing--they mainly involve working in the gift shop, etc. Nurses and nursing assistant positions are paid...

  22. system of breaks is for licensed staff in SNF

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? replied to gigimon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow! Three breaks? I get one unpaid 30-minute dinner break, and that's it. Naturally, the administration says we can have an extra 15-minute break, "if there is time." I've been at this facility for...

  23. Some thoughts on getting a H-1 visa

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? replied to pchan's topic in International Nursing

    Although it is probably not your intent, I think you are giving false hope to a lot of new foreign BSNs by your comments. Although the minimum requirement is a BSN, traditionally the H1B visa has been...

  24. Nurse=nightmare?!

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? replied to angelcocolin's topic in International Nursing

    Nursing is hard work--whether it's in a hospital, nursing home, or other setting. It is a stressful job with many responsibilities. Sometimes it's an interesting challenge, and sometimes it's...

  25. Does Anyone From Your LTC/SNF Meet Patients Prior To Admission?

    Nurse!Nurse!Hello? posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am curious what your protocol is for accepting new admissions to your LTC/SNF. In the facility where I work, the social service/admissions person (not a nurse) simply gets all the info from the...