webbiedebbie

I just started working in a nursing home/rehab facilility at the end of January. I spent 3 weeks of orientation on one hall with approximately 30 residents in semiprivate rooms and 2CNA's. During orientation I moved on to 2 halls and then 2 halls again and the last 2 halls with one being behavioral health. On nights there are only 1 CNA to each hall. I don't feel safe having to pass meds to 2 halls and keep an eye out on my 2 halls. Is this normal staffing?

I have over 30 years of RN experience and I have an interview scheduled for a nurse educator position in a nursing home for this coming Tuesday. Although I have no experience as an educator, I am doing some research so I can be prepared. I'm excited to be asked for the interview. I do have some experience in working in a nursing home. Is there anything you could share to help me? I know I need to brush up on colostomy and trach care as well as infection control, wound care, etc. Thanks in advance.

For the past 4 years, I have been trying to reenter the Nursing profession. I took the Nurse Refresher Course and even shadowed a position but was turned down because I didn't have recent experience. My specialty is L&D. I acquired over 70 CEU's to keep abreast on any changes in my specialty. I became a Birth Doula to hone my skills in assessment and watched the nurses in their duties. I had nurses ask me for ideas for positions to benefit labor. I'm certified in NRP and Advanced EFM. I've applied to a Nurse Residency position at a local hospital in hopes of getting the opportunity to work in my specialty. With my years of experience, I figure I am between a seasoned nurse and a new grad. Any words of wisdom?