husker_rn

husker_rn RN

med-surg 5 years geriatrics 12 years

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  1. Working LTC Agency

    husker_rn replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The agencies I've worked for DO take out taxes; liability well, I am responsible for my actions and carry

  2. In your experience, the hardest part of being an RN

    husker_rn replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Nursing

    Always remember it's okay to take care of yourself...if you don't no one else will and those of us in the trenches understand when you need to put yourself first. And be kind to yourself; you are...

  3. When to enter meds on MAR

    husker_rn replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We document them on the MAR before we can note that the order; noting indicates everything is done and handled. Thta's our fcility's slant on

  4. am I to old to start?

    husker_rn replied to mrs_truesdell's topic in General Nursing

    I started school at the age of 38 and got my BSN at the age of 42. Four of my clasmmates were older than me and one feshman in the dorm was 55. Us nontraditional students seem to do very well since...

  5. I am accepted to my first choice nursing school!

    husker_rn replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    :clpty:CONGRADULATIONS !!! WAY TO GO

  6. need help with advice please

    husker_rn replied to marina17's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked agency in the past and an orientation day is not usually the case. I just got there early, found out where things were and either before or after report got a quick rundown on what was...

  7. Hospitals That Phase Out LPNs

    husker_rn replied to psalm's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in an LTAC that gradually phased LPNs out; didn't let them go but used them as CNAs often so they became disgruntled and quit. Nursing shortage. Fast forward 18 months. LPNs on the floor,...

  8. LPN's just glorified nurse aids in LTC? Huh?

    husker_rn replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work weekend option and have 2 LPNs that work every other weekend with me. We split the residents on the floor and each of us carries a team independently. I keep an eye out if they need help and we...

  9. Advice Please!!!!!!

    husker_rn replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't expect to get things turned around right away; that is not realistic. Leading by example does work but it takes time. I started days at a faclilty a year ago and things are good....when we...

  10. Pets as therapy

    husker_rn replied to nyapa's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC and we have pet therapy dogs that come in weekly. The response is wonderful; often those who have tuned out of life tune back in briefly when the pets arrive. Have worked at a...

  11. Debunking the night shift myths

    husker_rn replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    You all said it right !! Did have one fellow nurse who asked " What do you do allnight anyway? " Told her to look at the bedspread marks on my face; we sat the alarms to 0530 and slept and " What...

  12. Nursing Home Activities

    husker_rn replied to Vicki30CNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in LTC too and while we have a variety of activities it seems like those with memory loss problems can't participate and get lost in the shuffle. Wish someone had good ideas for those

  13. How to enhance cohesive working and communication

    husker_rn replied to NYCRN6's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe talk with them not in a confrontational manner but more like, we seem to be having problems getting blah, blah, blah done. I know you are very busy { bite your tongue } so do you have any...

  14. I need encouragement.....

    husker_rn replied to charlottegirl's topic in General Nursing

    You need to follow your heart. I went to talk to my nursing school about enrolling and told the advisor that I wasn't sure I could do it since I too have a "thing " about vomit. She tild me, as I...

  15. was/is graduation this negative for you too?

    husker_rn replied to angelwingsamy's topic in General Nursing

    First off....congrats you earned it !!! Try telling your mom how you feel; she may or may not hear you but you will then KNOW you've tried from your end. Families tend to be who they are and not who...

  16. Need info on what you LOVED about your pinning ceremony

    husker_rn replied to Lemur's topic in General Nursing

    No pinning ceremony for us. We got our pins when we got our degree. We did have a capping ceremony; we had the lamps and candles and after we were all capped recited the Nightingale pledge. Capped...

  17. Hillcrest anyone?

    husker_rn replied to mistiffy's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Worked in their Specialty Hospital for 4 years. Would not go back. The understaffed and under appreciated pretty much says it

  18. Memory Care definition? LPN's duties? How to document for pt with dementia?

    husker_rn replied to seneyka's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a memory center however I don't work on that wing so can't tell you what it is like charting wise. We are set up in "houses " and each house is handled by psych techs and CNAs and the nurse...

  19. Medicare Charting

    husker_rn replied to mickeypat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In the skilled facility I worked in we charted once a shift with a set of vitals. We were told our main focus in charting should be the problem that gave them the skilled care; we were also told NOT...

  20. Getting Burnt Out

    husker_rn replied to noc4senuf's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    My hats off to anyone who takes a DON job and can stay with it. I wore that hat for a very long 7 months....worked with an administrator from Hades. Will NEVER do it again. The experience has come...

  21. What is expected of a new nurse?

    husker_rn replied to Carla25's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with everyone else. Remember you're just getting started so you will be expected to do basic nursing care; ask questions, ask questions, ask questions. We would all rather answer questions...

  22. Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    husker_rn replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had both cap and pin. The cap had a tall brim and if two of us bent over a bed from opposite sides they were sure to be knocked off. It is now living in it's case in the closet somewhere. My pin...

  23. From where did y'all graduate?

    husker_rn replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    Was Bishop Clarkson College of Nursing; now just Clarkson Omaha, Nebraska BSN May,

  24. I caught a manipulative family member in the act!

    husker_rn replied to MrsCaseyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, I lived in Montana for 6 years and never carried a gun....neither did my

  25. Nurses...Miserable?

    husker_rn replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think that most of us love what we do...it's just there are some things we hate, such as staffing, hard to handle families, management that seems focused solely on $$$, etc. , but I don't think...