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  1. New Case Manager

    nurseontheway posted a topic in Case Management

    I am a new case manager and am really overwhelmed. I never realized that there were so many moving parts to discharge planning. I work with a helpful group of people but they have their own case load....

  2. Inpatient rehab unit

    nurseontheway posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have never worked on an inpatient rehab unit before. Is this similar to a med/surg floor? Is this a recommended prn

  3. Inpatient rehab unit

    nurseontheway replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

    Yes

  4. Working with a vindictive coworker

    nurseontheway posted a topic in General Nursing

    How do you protect yourself from a vindictive coworker? I am a nurse and there is a technician that is falsifying documentation on legal documents. They have been reported but the issue wasn't...

  5. Working with a vindictive coworker

    nurseontheway replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry for the late reply. I'm certainly not trying to wear a cape. I had to report the person because they crossed out some documentation on charting and said that I hadn't given a medication when...

  6. Patient abandonment?

    nurseontheway posted a topic in General Nursing

    If a technician is assigned to a group of patients and just leaves in the middle of their shift without permission is this considered patient abandonment? Does it depend on the state that you live in...

  7. Patient abandonment?

    nurseontheway replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

    In

  8. Pros, Cons, Salary In Agency Nursing

    nurseontheway replied to Meriwhen's topic in Agency Nurses

    I have never worked as an agency nurse before. Are you expected to just jump in when you get to the facility? Are you usually given a tour of the facility or does that vary by location? I have been a...

  9. Nursing Education or Nursing Informatics?

    nurseontheway posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I would like to get my Master's degree but am undecided on what to choose. I have thought about education but have also considered informatics. At this point in my career I am still happy taking care...

  10. Punched by a patient

    nurseontheway posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you are punched by a patient do you have any rights? Is that grounds for someone to be discharged from a

  11. Supportive gym shoes

    nurseontheway posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a question about supportive gym shoes. I will be working at a hospital and I know that I will do a lot of walking. Is there a specific brand that you recommend? I do not like the Dansko type...

  12. Not adjusting to night shift

    nurseontheway posted a topic in General Nursing

    I started working at a hospital in December and still have not adjusted to night shift. I take long acting melatonin when I need to sleep after my shift and even take a medication to help me stay...

  13. Inpatient dialysis

    nurseontheway posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have worked in a chronic clinic for many years and am thinking about applying for an inpatient position. I know that the hours are less structured. What are the differences/benefits of working in an...

  14. Switching floors

    nurseontheway posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work at night and requested to switch floors so I can work days instead of nights. I am not functioning well on nights. However I would be switching from a stepdown ICU to a med/surg floor which...

  15. Not adjusting to night shift

    nurseontheway replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

    I am a full time nurse. I am not going to

  16. PLEASE HELP!!

    nurseontheway replied to jazij14's topic in General Nursing

    I think the opportunity for different specialties will come regardless of your choice. I also support the shorter commute and smaller ratio of patients. The key is getting hospital experience and then...

  17. Not adjusting to night shift

    nurseontheway replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

    I can't stay up all night when I am off. It is just against the norm. I tend to sleep around midnight and have to take long acting melatonin to stay asleep. Even then I find myself waking up early and...

  18. Quit GN Residency or Commute 2 hours

    nurseontheway replied to Jmcm1025's topic in General Nursing

    It is a great opportunity but your quality of life will be greatly effected if you have to commute four hours a day. I commute around 50 minutes a day and it is more than enough. I would start...

  19. Nights vs. Days

    nurseontheway posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Good morning everyone! It is true that working at night is less hectic than working during the day? I am not a new grad but am thinking about going to a hospital to get more skills under my belt....

  20. Career change

    nurseontheway posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently changed specialites and I am struggling. I was in dialysis and went to a stepdown unit. I feel so overwhelmed with the learning curve and am working at night. Do you have any advice for me?...

  21. Career change

    nurseontheway replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

    I am still in orientation. The nurse patient ratio can be 1/5 but is typically 1/4. I have two preceptors but have not been completely honest about how overwhelmed I am. I really feel like backing out...

  22. First Nursing Job Dialysis Am I Stuck Forever

    nurseontheway replied to Biology2Nursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    My first job as a new grad was in a dialysis clinic. I recently started working at a hospital after nine years so there is hope. I will tell you that I am learning new skills at the hospital but I...

  23. maybe transferring to days?!

    nurseontheway replied to clh8987's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have learned that confidence comes with practice. When I was a new grad I was terrified to do anything. Now I feel more confident in my judgment. I think you have to do what works best for you- I...

  24. IMC or Med/Surg

    nurseontheway posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you were new to acute care and had to sign a contract onto a floor for a year would you choose IMC or med/surg? The ratio for med surg is 1 to 5 and I think it's 1 to 4 on IMC. However you have to...

  25. Least "demanding" nursing Jobs?

    nurseontheway replied to carti's topic in General Students

    The chillest nursing job I've found is school nursing and working at a juvenile detention center- I only do these jobs prn though so I don't get the full brunt of