RNLifesaver

RNLifesaver has 12 years experience and specializes in Birthing Center, Gerontology, LTC, Psych.

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1. Midstate medical

   RNLifesaver replied to CTRN84's topic in Connecticut Nursing

   I used to work there as an LPN and when I first became an RN- but that was years ago. I actually started there when it was Veterans Memorial Hospital and was there for a bit when they opened the new...

2. Finding preceptor for CNS program

   RNLifesaver replied to hisblueskies's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

   I had a very hard time with finding a preceptor for my CNS program in Ct. Most places wouldn't take me because they didn't have a contract with my college which is in VA. The APN's I contacted...

3. rn salary in ct

   RNLifesaver replied to LIHHRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

   Hi!! There is definatly a nursing shortage in Ct and you will not have any trouble finding a position!! As for rates of pay- To the best of my knowledge and from what I have seen myself and heard...

4. Is night shift easier?.....

   RNLifesaver replied to RN1263's topic in Medical-Surgical

   You definatly will feel that "jet lag" feeling! I would still take nights over days!! Less people to contribute to any chaos that might occur! It is generally quieter, but not always!! The biggest...

5. NOC shift-how do you arrange your sleep?

   RNLifesaver replied to supernova004's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I worked nights for years and miss it dearly!! I don't think it matters WHEN you sleep, as long as you try for some consistency. I worked 7p-7a and slept when I got home. (Unless I was off the next...

6. Am I that dumb? I need help with Coag machine.

   RNLifesaver replied to nurseforever30's topic in Home Health

   I have to laugh. I am sorry. The fact of the matter is, those machines are SO picky!!! We always had trouble with that damn machine in the Long Term Care facility I had worked

7. Am I wrong?

   RNLifesaver replied to moongirl's topic in General Nursing

   The bottom line is this- WE are here for the Patients. Period. Your instructor was obviously trying to have you concentrate on med admin. Vitally important. However, this is OVER-RIDDEN by the fact...

8. Afraid of grouchy manager....

   RNLifesaver replied to ortess1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Probably one of the reasons your Crohns is acting up?!?! Ya think?!?! Your health is more important than ANY

9. How has nursing changed?

   RNLifesaver replied to RN007's topic in General Nursing

   Increased risk of lawsuits. I am pretty sure people weren't "sue-happy" 20 or 30 years ago. Increased risk to lose your license coupled with the increased NEED to keep that lic to Work!! I know that...

10. California Home Prices Drop ...

    RNLifesaver replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

    Jealousy- they must be jealous of Californians!! Yes, the weather is awesome there. And the housing prices are outrageous!! The pay (from what I have been told) is fairly equivalent to where I am...

11. nursing caps

    RNLifesaver replied to biker nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a long term care facility (a large one- 4 floors) and the old lady who owned the place was an LPN. She MANDATED that all nurses wore a cap. And you had to wear all white. The dress code...

12. Married / engaged nurses...

    RNLifesaver replied to KLeigh's topic in General Nursing

    I wear an engagment ring. HOWEVER- I do not do patient care at the moment. I currently work in administration. I also wore it when I worked as a Supervisor in Long term care. Again, I had minimal if...

13. Quitting 4 months into nursing?

    RNLifesaver replied to mariedoreen's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly wouldn't quit "nursing"- but it might be that the particular position or specialty area is not for you. I did home care for 2 months and realized that I did not care for case managing! I...

14. Wilton Connecticut

    RNLifesaver replied to apriljan's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    One of the LPN's that I worked with said that she used to work there. She liked it a lot. And said that they paid VERY well compared to other