sistasoul

sistasoul

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  1. new role consideration

    sistasoul posted a topic in General Nursing

    For those who have worked as an ACT nurse was it stressful? Was there a lot of driving in the community served? Considering this role. Thank you. 3 hours

  2. ACT nurse

    sistasoul posted a topic in Psychiatric

    For those who have worked as an ACT nurse was it stressful? Was there a lot of driving in the community served? Considering this role. Thank

  3. chemo infusion nursing

    sistasoul posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi all, I am hopefully going to be starting a new chemo infusion job soon. Just waiting on reference checks and other clearances. I will be brand new to this. How does everyone like it? What are...

  4. chemo infusion nursing

    sistasoul replied to sistasoul's topic in Oncology

    What is the most stressful part of this job? And will I be on my feet the entire shift? I am now so that is

  5. chemo infusion nursing

    sistasoul replied to sistasoul's topic in Oncology

    Are there any resources I can study before I start? I start on 8/26. This is an aside question. I live in the northeast. Does the chemo center ever close for snowstorms? I hate driving in them!!...

  6. Interview for a psych nurse position

    sistasoul posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi all I have an initial phone interview for a psych nurse position in a hospital. The patients will be located in a portion of the emergency room. I have not done psych nursing other than what I...

  7. New school nurse

    sistasoul posted a topic in School

    Hi everyone, what is the most stressful part of school nursing? Do school nurses have to take care of kids with trachs if they do not have their own one on one

  8. Assisted living to med surge

    sistasoul posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am going back to a medical surgical unit after being out of a hospital environment since 2015. Worked a lot in assisted living since then. So completely bored. It is the hospital I worked at before....

  9. Fear of nursing responsibility is holding me back from being a nurse. Please help!

    sistasoul replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    You will be a good nurse because you care about making mistakes. You are conscientious. Honestly, if you can, talk to a therapist about this. It sounds like you have a lot of anxiety stuff going on as...

  10. Am I crazy?

    sistasoul posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am going back to a medical surgical unit after being out of a hospital environment since 2015. Worked a lot in assisted living since then. So completely bored. It is the hospital I worked at before....

  11. Getting back into hospital nursing

    sistasoul posted a topic in General Specialties

    Hi all, I have been out of hospital nursing for three years and would like to get back into it. I miss the learning and the patient care. What are my chances do you think? I have 5 years of medical...

  12. interview help

    sistasoul posted a topic in General Specialties

    Hi all, I am interviewing this coming Tuesday for a Prior Auth nurse position. I really hope to get this job as I am burned out on floor nursing. Has anyone interviewed for a prior authorization...

  13. Hate Home health job

    sistasoul posted a topic in Home Health

    I have been working at home health for 6 weeks and hate it. I feel that that all of the documentation I have to do at home is like having homework and that it is hanging over my head. The...

  14. What do you like most about your specialty?

    sistasoul replied to alexaway's topic in General Specialties

    I love old people

  15. How to become a Legal Nurse Consultant?

    sistasoul replied to Guest838984's topic in Legal

    Hi, Is it steady work? I am looking into other avenues in nursing due to burnout. Thank

  16. What Else Can I Do For A Living?

    sistasoul replied to RNCM123's topic in Nursing Career

    What insurance company? I have been trying to find a job in insurance for a while

  17. Are new grads prepared for the bedside?

    sistasoul replied to Robert.CFRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was not prepared at all. In clinical rotations you had at most two patients and you did not have to deal with doctors, family members, PT, dietary, respiratory, MRI, cat scan, admissions,...

  18. "may we contact your previous employer" what is the correct answer?

    sistasoul replied to EternalFeather's topic in Nursing Career

    What is the name of the company that checks for references? I would be interested in this myself.

  19. Driving resident while I am off duty

    sistasoul posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in an assisted living facility and there is a resident there who would like to go to services at the local synagogue but does not have a car. I was told I could not drive him because of...

  20. How to deal with a bully patient?

    sistasoul replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    That is terrible to do to float nurses. No wonder people hate to float. If a person is a float nurse they should probably have an easier assignment as they are not as familiar with the floor and have...

  21. Assisted living

    sistasoul posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi all, Has anyone worked for an assisted living as the charge nurse? This position consists of 60 some odd residents and there would be two LNAs (Med techs)administering oral meds. The LNAs are also...

  22. Assisted living

    sistasoul replied to sistasoul's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi Viva, I will not bet be the director but be the charge nurse for the assisted living on second shift. I do not feel comfortable with have medication aides administering medications and I really do...

  23. Second interview for nursing for the homeless population

    sistasoul posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hi all, I have a second interview for working with the homeless population at a shelter. I really want this job and was wondering about good questions to ask at the interview. It sounds like it is the...

  24. Second interview

    sistasoul replied to sistasoul's topic in Public, Community Health

    Thank you! Good advice and great questions! I will let you know how it

  25. Second interview

    sistasoul posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    Hi all, I need advice. I am super excited to be granted a second interview for the homeless population at a shelter. I feel like this would be challenging as well as so rewarding. I want to make a...