RNBeachGirl

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 work 24/7. RUN!!!

Thank you! I appreciate your response.

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 2-4 weeks.... I have never worked a floor before....

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 leave...........

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

Thank you! I appreciate the insight!

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 has gotten to the point where I associate home wi...

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 you!!

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 no to a new pt. unless you want to get "punished"...

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 b**t as the RN if something goes wrong with the p...

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 hospital has a great reputation. The thing is that I...

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 and this is a second career for me. I'd like to t...

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 some experience is a great idea!

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 married and would have taken the risk had my husban...

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 trainers 6 and 7. Those are supposed to be the most indic...

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

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 freaking out all the time. Ya know......

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 etc... on/with Universal Healthcare. I am not trying to...

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 power trip. You can't beat being done in 13 months ...

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 will be fine!!

Hi June 2008 Grads! I can't wait!! I have sort of started studying for boards. My program basically teaches us how to pass NCLEX and not become a nurse. They have a 98% pass rate so.... I have not started looking for a job, but have put the word ou...

I am graduating in June- I feel like I haven't learned the basics so I will be studying. Grrrrrr

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 mean....

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 you!

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 you!!