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  1. 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...

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

    RNBeachGirl replied to RNBeachGirl's topic in Rehabilitation

    Thank you! I appreciate your

  3. 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...

  4. 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

  5. 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

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

    RNBeachGirl replied to RNBeachGirl's topic in Rehabilitation

    Thank you! I appreciate the

  7. 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...

  8. 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

  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. Tele/Med-Surg??? Is this the place to start?

    RNBeachGirl posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello Everyone!! I reallly need some advice! How do you feel about the Med-Surg/Tele units? I recently recieved a job offer for a night position on a Med-Surg Tele floor. Pt ratio is 5-6 and the...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. GOD is so Good.

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

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

  17. Tele/Med-Surg??? Is this the place to start?

    RNBeachGirl replied to RNBeachGirl's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you for your response!! Yeah, the 5-6 patient ratio is on nights. The thought of that many patients freaks me out honestly! Even though it is nights. It's 1:4 on days. I just don't want to be...

  18. Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    RNBeachGirl replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hello Everyone! With the presidential elections approaching, I am reluctant as of who to vote for. I will be recieving my BSN this summer and was wondering if anyone has any opinion, experience...

  19. UNF TEAS EXAM and Acceptance

    RNBeachGirl replied to lovefordogs's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi Gretchen- My previous major was Communication. I just finished my second semester (whoo hoo!!) Um, as far as liking the program..... It is really unorganized and most of the instructors are on a...

  20. UNF TEAS EXAM and Acceptance

    RNBeachGirl replied to lovefordogs's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi- Are you applying to the Pre-licensure or Accelerated Program? I am currently attending the Accelerated program. Good luck. Feel free to email if you want any advice. If you have a 3.9, you...

  21. Need Encouragment Please

    RNBeachGirl replied to NrsheartTS's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi! I hope things get better for you! I am a soon to be graduate as well. I have fiund some nastiness as well. It is crazy how such a caring profession can be so

  22. Where do the Happy Nurses Work?

    RNBeachGirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi- I hope every one is doing well! I am due to graduate in June and was wondering where you like to work? What floor? And Why? Thank

  23. What is meant by floor nursing?

    RNBeachGirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can someone please clarify what is meant by floor nursing? I am new to nursing school and am told to do floor nursing for a year to gain experience. Thank

  24. How much do you study?

    RNBeachGirl replied to np_wannabe's topic in Florida Nursing

    What program are you in? I am in an accelerated and never stop stdying. No way I can work this