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In our facility it is the 11-7 shifts job to reorder all open e-kits on a daily basis. This way if you are missing something like an insulin or a coumadin dose the kits are always fully stocked. Also we only have 1mg tabs in the coumadin kit. having 11-7 take over this responsibility have greatly reduced the frustration of not having a med. We also use Pharmerica and we have had our share of "plan of correction" meetings with them

Just in my first class this month, Nursing Leadership. I have to say that Master level courses are a lot more challenging than undergraduate..ugh. You really need to have a plan and commit to studying and getting all of the assignments done. I find it very challenging. Good Luck with whatever program you choose to attend :)

I am currently enrolled in the MSN-FNP program from St. Joseph's College online. Good school, highly recommended.

I cant wait to get back at the bedside. I have been doing management for the last 3 years in LTC/ Sub-Acute Rehab. I miss doing what I went to school for! I recently got my BSN so I think that helped me get into the hospital. So excited to start my new job! Nervous big time though!

Thanks for the comment RAINRN.....hoping that I made the right choice! What do you find to be the most challenging aspect of changing from LTC to hospital?

So I took the plunge and gave my notice. I have been in LTC/SNF nursing for the last eleven years. I had basically reached the last level in advancement before DON and Regional. It was a huge decision for me because I am currently making GOOD money (I've earned it). I was offered a part time job at a local hospital on the med-surg floor and I am super excited and utterly scared at the same time. I chose this decision because I really want to get back to bedside nursing and eventually become a nurse practitioner. Does anybody have some words of wisdom for me?? I am going to feel like a brand new grad all over again. I will be out of my comfort zone for sure but I cant wait for the challenge...

WOW Thank You, llg...that was a great post! "Are you willing to sacrifice your short term financial status in order to fulfill your long term goals?" This is the question that I am confronted with and honestly I would rather fulfill my goals than have material things..So I think my heart knows what to do!

CuriousMe I went on an interview at the hospital and I am pretty sure that I got it. The usual steps remain..reference checks etc. I haven't accepted it yet because they haven't given me a definite pay rate. They gave me an estimated amt. and it is a lot less than what I'm making now

To start off I am really asking for a little advice, Usually people view my posts but don't respond . I have 8 yrs experience in LTC and management. Also some sub-acute experience. I finally took the plunge into a hospital for a job interview because I want to continue on for my NP.( I applied and was not accepted due to my lack of acute care experience!!) So I think that I pretty much got the job BUT confused : SHOULD I TAKE THE JOB FOR LESS MONEY FOR THE EXPERIENCE OR CONTINUE WITH MY GROWTH IN LTC ??? (DON and onto REGIONAL) I keep weighing the pros and cons but would love to hear some advice or opinions from my fellow RN's out there!! Has anybody been in a similar situation?

Thanks for the input RN4

Can anybody please give me ideas on the rate of pay for home health nursing in MA? I am an experienced RN-BSN since 2002. Any input would be appreciated.

opinions please.....debating and trying to choose between masters at curry college cnl or adult nurse practitioner at umass dartmouth......have applied at both and waiting to hear if i got in

Thanks.

Thank you for the input. It just basically validated what I already thought. I will graduate in May with my BSN from Curry. I have been a nurse (RN )for 8yrs. I have bedside and managerial experience. Currently I am an ADON at a SNF. I really want to continue my education though! Im thinking of looking into the ANP program at umass Darthmouth.

Does anybody have any experience or knowledge about this program. Can you really find a job once you are done with this program? Any input would be great.