BookwormRN

BookwormRN

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  1. I have a question about becoming a CNA

    BookwormRN replied to singlemama's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it is personal preference...I started as a CNA in a hospital with no prior LTC experience. My manager had no qualms about hiring a person with no experience. We have high school students that...

  2. How much do you feel that you can just "be yourself" at your job?

    BookwormRN replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    I am finding this thread very interesting-it is making me reflect on my "work self." Now that I have been a nurse for a bit, I feel that I am letting my real self shine at work. I am professional...

  3. It seems some Nurses don't do much...?

    BookwormRN replied to haitianrn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about anyone else, but my job on Med/Surg is (Usually) anything but boring! Let's see---hit the floor running between 1530-1600...Chems to do, insulin to give, assessments to...

  4. Any advice for a NS about to start Nurse Tech?

    BookwormRN replied to Jado0114's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked as a Nurse Tech on Med/Surg, which is where I am now as an RN. It was very helpful to know what the nurses responsibilities were before I HAD those responsibilities. Bit of advice: ASK...

  5. You know you have a great job when.....

    BookwormRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    - When after a patient passes, the daughter approaches you , gives you a big hug and says, "You all have been just wonderful. Thank you so much."

  6. Hospitals That Phase Out LPNs

    BookwormRN replied to psalm's topic in General Nursing

    At our hospital, I only know of two LPNs...when I started 5 years ago, one worked in an office position and the other on the m/s floor. Now, they both work in office positions. Years ago (I am told by...

  7. Student Loans

    BookwormRN replied to matty011's topic in General Nursing

    ADN program...All of my Gen Ed classes transferred from a previous degree. Only had to take CNA class, A&P I and II, Micro and the nursing classes. Thankfully, between tuition reimbursement at...

  8. Which drug handbook is best?

    BookwormRN replied to CSUStanRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love my Davis. We have the Nursing 2008 at work, but I keep my Davis in my locker---I think it has better set up and

  9. How many of you worked during school?

    BookwormRN replied to ChrisAHF's topic in General Nursing

    3 kids, hubby and a dog-worked 20-24 hours a week as a CNA, then Nurse Tech. Lucky enough to have tuition reimbursement at work, never took out a loan for school. Worth it to graduate debt

  10. assignments based on acuity

    BookwormRN replied to oct5555's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital uses the MESH acuity system for staffing. I found a blurb online...here is the website

  11. Easter is not a holiday?????

    BookwormRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Couldn't resist putting in my ... I work for a Catholic institution-Good Friday is the holiday observed. If it is your weekend to work and Easter is that weekend, well, you work Easter. (no holiday...

  12. Do I take the new job???

    BookwormRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All, Just needed to work off some nervous energy...Was just offered a DAY (no night/weekend/holiday!) job and I am soooo conflicted. I currently work med/surg part time. This job is full...

  13. update on job

    BookwormRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all. Well, I had the interview for the mental health RN position (to refresh-day job; no nights/weekends/holidays). I was offered the position a week later. I am soooo torn! They offered me their...

  14. very 1st interview for GN position

    BookwormRN replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    The most common question I've heard: What are your stengths/weaknesses? I've been given scenarios and asked how I'd respond/react. Know the facility's Mission statement, which may be found on their...

  15. The life of a guy nurse in LTC

    BookwormRN replied to PsychNurseWannaBe's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This post made me smile---happy to know we don't lose our sexuality as the years gain on

  16. Shifts

    BookwormRN replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    On our Med/Surg floor, we ONLY have 8 hour shifts. Used to have a couple of folks who did 12's, but they went by the wayside, because most of the nurses wanted

  17. This is why ERs are used as PCPs

    BookwormRN replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I learned long ago to ask to speak to the triage nurse or the MDs personal nurse/assistant. The appointment desk will tell you that every single MD is booked for the day. When you talk to the triage...

  18. icu SALARY QUESTION

    BookwormRN replied to cassius's topic in General Nursing

    In our hospital, RN's are paid the same/have the same raise schedule no matter the

  19. Do I take the new job???

    BookwormRN replied to BookwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the kind thoughts and

  20. Should I hang it up before I get hung up?

    BookwormRN replied to garciadiego's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Amen! Med/surg is a challenge each and every day! I belong to a nurse residency group at a larger hospital where there are specialty units; my hospital is very small-med/surg; ED; OB and ICU. When the...

  21. Of calls and HIPAA!

    BookwormRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    No, there is no limit to the info we are allowed to give, unless the Pt would express limits. Some Pts refuse to give a password and request that all calls be forwarded to their rooms. Others refuse...

  22. Of calls and HIPAA!

    BookwormRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, one of the first things we do upon admission is have the Pt choose a HIPAA password. This is put on their Kardex and it is up to the Pt (or POA) to give this password to...

  23. Difference In Clinicals?? Is There Any??

    BookwormRN replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    Well, Yes, there are differences in clinicals between LPN and ADN/BSN programs. Of course, it depends upon the program you attend, so there is no way possible to address this question! Let me just...

  24. Can I put my hands in your hair?

    BookwormRN replied to catlynLPN's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter has c/o a girl in her class asking if she can touch her hair---my daughter replies "No" and then a little while later, she feels this girl touching her hair. Has happened several times...

  25. Patient Acuity systems

    BookwormRN replied to nursekimba45's topic in General Nursing

    We also use an acuity system at our hospital. However, as any nurse on the floor will tell you-those numbers do not always tell the true story! Someone with an acuity of 3 may become WAY more work...