cherubhipster

cherubhipster

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  1. What is the best mds cert to have?

    cherubhipster posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hello! I think I have an answer to this but what is the best certificate to have to become an mds coordinator? I'm thinking of doing it through the aanac but I want to make sure I'm investing my...

  2. Bayonne School of Med or Holy Name Hospital?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    As I recall it sort of works out to one liberal arts class a semester.. Art history, philosophy,

  3. What is the best mds cert to have?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Thank you for the advice! I decided to start the Aanac course series and I'm moving along pretty quickly. I'm realizing as I take the courses that if I didn't already have mds experience I wouldn't...

  4. Should I take the leap and get a psych np degree?

    cherubhipster posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Once again I look to the wisdom that the allnurses community has to offer. :) The situation: I've been a nurse for about a year now. I'm driven, organized, focused, caring, and I'll just come out and...

  5. LTC.. will working here eventually help me in psych?

    cherubhipster posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi friends! I am a new graduate RN (yay!). and I just got my first job offer (yay!) Times are really tough where I live, and I would ultimately like to work in psych, but for now I have to go with...

  6. LTC.. will working here eventually help me in psych?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in Psychiatric

    You guys are so encouraging! Thank

  7. Staying organized- report sheet for LTC?

    cherubhipster posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello again! I just posted a different thread about LTC, but this is a specific subject of it's own so I gave it it's own thread. I'm a new graduate about to start my first job in a LTC/rehab...

  8. the main differences between LTC and acute care?

    cherubhipster posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello friends! New graduate nurse here, about to start my first job in a LTC/rehab facility for the elderly. I'm getting those nervous jitters trying to figure out what to expect. I've never been...

  9. the main differences between LTC and acute care?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks so much!! This really helps a lot. :) Possibly stupid question, but I keep hearing this and I didnt hear people use it in the hospital. What do you mean treatments? Is that just a blanket...

  10. Staying organized- report sheet for LTC?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is great thank

  11. LTC.. will working here eventually help me in psych?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in Psychiatric

    I really appreciate your responses to my post. I needed some encouragement so that i can work this job and know that it will eventually help me be where I want to be. Thank you so so

  12. New Grad RN's in nursing homes

    cherubhipster replied to SunshineRN79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm in a similar situation! New graduate, starting my first job as an RN at a LTC/rehab place on august 30th. Compared to what other LTC RNs have posted, it sounds like my job is a good place. They...

  13. Signing a contract for a length of employment commitment?

    cherubhipster posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi friends! I just finished school, passed my boards, and got my first job offer. Yay! The only thing is they want me to sign a "contract" that says I promise to work for the facility for 2 years....

  14. Signing a contract for a length of employment commitment?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone so much for all of the thoughts! I definitely will have an attorney look at it. though I really wasn't kidding when I said the "contract" only says "I agree to work here for 2...

  15. Signing a contract for a length of employment commitment?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    thank you! I'll give some more info too.. the facility is a ltc/sub acute place. Also, the job is union, I don't know if that matters. It literally just says "I agree to work for 2 years". I am...

  16. getting your RN in a state you don't live in

    cherubhipster posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I have a question about getting all set up with your licence at the end of school. I live and go to school in NJ right now. I just finished my first year, so one left to go! I plan on...

  17. Bayonne School of Med or Holy Name Hospital?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi Kayla, Yes, unfortunately you most likely have the right number. The office lady is only there..er....occasionally. Try between the hours of 10am-3pm... but between the hours of 11am-2pm she...

  18. How long does it take to get your Pearson info to sit for the test?

    cherubhipster posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi everyone! I am graduating school, and soon I can officially have an RN after my name! My question is, well, I am trying to get a time frame. As of June 23rd, the NJ board of nursing should have...

  19. How can I manage my anxiety on the floor?

    cherubhipster posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello friends, Once again in my time of need I turn to the wonderful nurses of this website. I am glad I have you out there, thank you for helping me through my times of need! I am in my final...

  20. How can I manage my anxiety on the floor?

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    I hesitate to say this in such a public place, but let's just put it out there that I already do participate in a variety of more medical related interventions for anxiety (as opposed to nursing or...

  21. Cardboard Wash Basins- Need help for evidence based practice!

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Also, unfortunately...how many patients actually get a wash that takes more than 20 minutes? That I think is a sad

  22. Cardboard Wash Basins- Need help for evidence based practice!

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to everyone who suggested the bath in a bag style bath! The thing is, my group is actually researching -several- different alternatives.. and it's somebody else's job to research those!...

  23. Cardboard Wash Basins- Need help for evidence based practice!

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  24. Cardboard Wash Basins- Need help for evidence based practice!

    cherubhipster replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Ivanna! I know they exist at least, and I even saw some old threads where nurses talked about them a little on allnurses.. I just need them to share the

  25. ORs in the LA area that are new grad friendly?

    cherubhipster posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi! I am graduating this June in a RN program in NJ. I plan on going straight to the OR when I graduate, and I will be looking to move to LA. Can anyone suggest hospitals that they know are open to...