RNBeachGirl

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1. On a scale of 1-10: Rehab Nursing

   RNBeachGirl replied to RNBeachGirl's topic in Rehabilitation

   Thank you! I appreciate your

2. Looking for guidance from a few HH vets.

   RNBeachGirl replied to eriksoln's topic in Home Health

   Sorry. I hope I am not being harsh. I just wish someone had told me the harsh reality. I love being a nurse, but at least at the hospital, your shift is done when you

3. Looking for guidance from a few HH vets.

   RNBeachGirl replied to eriksoln's topic in Home Health

   Be ready to work 24/7. Get ready to be abused. The flexability is great. Other than that, it is

4. RUNNNNN!!

   RNBeachGirl posted a topic in Home Health

   Hello fellow HH nurses. I just got a call that I have two admissions AND visits tomorrow. I just worked 50 hours this week!!!!!!!! To all of you thinking of going into home care, unless you want to...

5. On a scale of 1-10: Rehab Nursing

   RNBeachGirl replied to RNBeachGirl's topic in Rehabilitation

   Thank you! I appreciate the

6. Actually missing hospital nursing now

   RNBeachGirl replied to tinderbox's topic in Home Health

   I couldn't agree more. It is really nice to know that you all feel the same way I do. It's terrible. I love the patients hate all the B.S. i normally go to Starbucks to finish my paper work because it...

7. On a scale of 1-10: Rehab Nursing

   RNBeachGirl replied to RNBeachGirl's topic in Rehabilitation

   Thank you for your reply Commuter! So on a scale of 1-10, 1 being absolutly horrible and 10 being superb, you would give a rehab hosp an 8? I'm going to a rehab hosp. Thank

8. On a scale of 1-10: Rehab Nursing

   RNBeachGirl posted a topic in Rehabilitation

   Hello! I was wondering how well you like rehab nursing on a scale of 1-10? I am leaving my full time position in Home Health to pursue rehab nursing. I am little nervous though. My orientation is only...

9. Actually missing hospital nursing now

   RNBeachGirl replied to tinderbox's topic in Home Health

   Yeah, it never ends!! I am actually giving my notice tomorrow to go PRN. I honestly think PRN is the way to go in Home Health. If not, for some reason you are expected to work 24/7. You better not say...

10. RNs opening cases, LPNs making all revisits?

    RNBeachGirl replied to HealthyNurse's topic in Home Health

    Yes, this is how it is at my agency. I don't like it. I feel like many times I am recerting/ROC'ing a pt. that I really don't have a good idea about what is going on with them. It seems like it is our...

11. Tell me it gets better! Thinking of going to the floor

    RNBeachGirl replied to RNBeachGirl's topic in Operating Room

    Can I just say "thank you" for your kind words and responses! I wish more people like you guys were working with me;) I am working in a teaching hospital. I think going to the night shift after I get...

12. Dating in the O.R???

    RNBeachGirl replied to galenanurse's topic in Operating Room

    I think dating in the OR could be fun. It would make going to work great! I would just be honest with the other person and agree that if things didn't work out, someone would leave. Personally, I am...

13. Tell me it gets better! Thinking of going to the floor

    RNBeachGirl posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hello my fellow nurses!! I hope every one is doing well! I need some advice/encouragment/something. I just started in the OR as a new nurse in September and am thinking of going to the floor. I am 29...

14. Passed NCLEX! Advice for You

    RNBeachGirl posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Everyone! I just found out this morning that I passed NCLEX. My advise, take a prep course. I took Kaplan. I know it is expensive but it is soooooo worth it. I got a 56% on both Question...

15. GOD is so Good.

    RNBeachGirl replied to missmykids's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, I agree! I passed too. Just found out this