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  1. Any Registered Nurses that are state surveyors???

    1964nurse posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello, I am wondering if there are any RN's out there, that work for the state as a surveyor and if you like your job? Can you tell me a little about your job? I have 20 yrs. of nursing experience as...

  2. At what cost are we willing to pay?

    1964nurse posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I up and quit my job with notice a month ago. Ive been in nursing for the past 23 years. As an LPN and RN. working mainly geriatrics, homecare, rehab and agency nursing. My last job of 6 years was...

  3. Leave job before new job star

    1964nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering what your opinion is... I'm currently in a job that is causing much stress, dreading going to work, upset stomach and good old diarrhea. Nursing burnout. I have applied to a few other...

  4. Too good to be true

    1964nurse posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Well as I have previously posted, I took that job and it was overwhelming in the beginning. Any hoo, lastweek I decided to tell the administrator that I'm feeling more comfortable doing them and...

  5. MDS newbie and frustrated too....

    1964nurse posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hello. Well I took the MDS position that I had previously posted about. It's been 4 weeks. The first 2 weeks were spent on the floor getting to know the residents and the computer system. Today I just...

  6. MDS newbie and frustrated too....

    1964nurse replied to 1964nurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Thank you to all of you, it is nice to have the support

  7. Would this be appropriate for an interview?

    1964nurse replied to Despareux's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It sounds great! I wore something similar and yes I also got my outfit secondhand and I felt great!! Go knock them dead girl!!!! and best

  8. MDS coordinator position

    1964nurse posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I am a 4 year RN, 14 year LPN mainly working long term care with some hospital, and home care experience who is tired of floor nursing, with an interest in learning about the MDS. Mainly tired of the...

  9. MDS coordinator position

    1964nurse replied to 1964nurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Thank You both for your input. I've decide to take the job and give it a try. I'm going to stay in house pool at the facility I'm currently at so if things don't work out, I have something to fall...

  10. Need to Vent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    1964nurse posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I need to vent, and it is related to the VA. I just started In November as a RN in our local state VA nursing home, a newer facility that opened within the past 4 years. The benefits are out of this...

  11. Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

    1964nurse replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was an LPN for 14 years working mainly in LTC, homecare and as an agencynurse. Returning back to school for my RN, I anticipated working in a hospital as a "real nurse". The pay was about $8.00 less...

  12. Need to Vent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    1964nurse replied to 1964nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks to all who replied. I really appreciate the support. Last night went much better. Those 2 cnas were up passing waters, linens, toileting residents and actually doing their job throughout the...

  13. calling in sick ...

    1964nurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I recently gave my 2 week notice. I'm suppose to work 3- 12 hour shifts yet between now and Monday. I have my alarm set to call in tonight at 2, because I am so upset that I feel sick to my stomach...

  14. Anyone changing positions?

    1964nurse replied to RNWithAHeart's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You betcha. I was an LPN for 14 yrs, went back to get my RN, to prove to myself I coud do it and felt I needed to get some M/S expeience. It's been 6 months and I dread it. Gave my 2 week notice this...

  15. Just when I think I'm doing okay....

    1964nurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new RN, less than a year, LPN for the first 14 years, 44 years old, working mainly LTC and home care. Thought I'd like a challenge and broaden my options.:bugeyes: I 'm working at a small local...

  16. How to fix the nursing shortage?

    1964nurse replied to wish4RN's topic in General Nursing

    I too am another "new" RN, that would like to express my thoughts on the nursing shortage. After spending the last 14 years as an LPN, working agency, Long Term Care, and Homecare, decided to return...

  17. The truth about agencies??

    1964nurse replied to nurse828's topic in Agency Nurses

    As a LPN in SE Wisconsin area, I had worked as an agency nurse for 6 years, mainly with 1 well known agency, supplementing with smaller local agencies. The well known agency pay rate was $29-$32 an...

  18. 1 day to go and nauseous

    1964nurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello , I've really enjoyed this site and the support you all give one another. I too am going to be taken this dreaded test tomorrow. I've studied and studied and still aren't so sure about the...

  19. What does pm only mean????

    1964nurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was interested in Suzanne's test plan for the NCLEX and would like to contact her regarding this, her post states message me via pm only, not by email. How would I go about doing this? Thanks so...

  20. surgical errors

    1964nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm looking for a resource for a paper due this week on actual surgical errors. I'm looking for articles that describes exactly what happened, a.i. removal of wrong body part, surgery on wrong...