patient education is a requirement in Texas. Go to their website (Welcome to the Texas Board of Nursing Website) and search for delegation. There is a rule on what CANNOT be delegated to unlicensed personnel. I take that to mean it must be done by th...
I believe HR is scared of lawsuits so are wary of what they say. I have learned not to expect an annual raise and to do what is needed to get high on the payscale or seek employment elsewhere.
there is a lot behind this practice. For one thing, the facility may have how to raise entry level pay to attract new nurses and maintain staffing levels. I would ask HR if there is a guide they use and where you are on that matrix. If you are lower ...
classicdame replied to Cindyc6269's topic in General Nursing
I would not mention it at all. If there are legal implications, just deal with those as they come. Otherwise, the reason you want to leave is for "better growth opportunities". Sounds as good as the reasons employers give for needing to fill a spot.
classicdame replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing
used to hate those hours in hospital as many direct admits. There must be some task, such as getting people hs meds and then to bed, that make that shift not desirable in LTC
classicdame replied to Krazziekid78's topic in General Nursing
I recommend the DON arrange for an in-service from a respiratory therapist. I do this for new nurse orientation in our hospital. It is very enlightening!
classicdame replied to nursingcrib's topic in General Nursing
you will have to look at articles on terminal illnesses in general. Don't forget to look at periodicals intended for occupational and physical therapists or even social workers and psycholology
I worked full time for a surgeon as a tech while getting my ADN and then as an RN while getting my BSN and MSN. You have to be really focused and willing to give up some free time for a while. As for support, I had none but my kids were grown so I di...
there are resources for testing strategies and anxiety. A few I have used are: Stressed Over Studying | Topics | Counseling Services | Kansas State University Khan Academy Simple free learning tools for students and teachers | Quizlet Kaplan has book...
I guess your best info will come from Kaplan, as they are the ones to interpret the results. I recommend you look at the website for information to the candidate on how to prepare. www.ncsbn.org/2013_NCLEX_RN_Detailed_Test_Plan_Candidate.pdf Can't se...
classicdame replied to nursepenelope's topic in General Nursing
many hospital nursing directors do not see LTC experience relating to acute care experience. I doubt your age has anything to do with it as most nurses are baby boomers still. I do not have an answer unless you talk to someone in HR and ask what it i...
