evilolive

evilolive BSN, RN

Cardiac/Step-Down, MedSurg, LTC

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  1. Some ideas please?

    evilolive replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Butt paste

  2. LTC vs. Hospital Salary for New RN - Help!

    evilolive replied to dander625's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am currently making $22.60 base + $2/hr for nights and I believe $2/hr for being supervisor a couple times a week. I'm in Northeastern MA and I'm a new grad. My colleagues in this area are making...

  3. what kind of information do you report to the next shift?

    evilolive replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Things I note in report: Pts on Abx (and their temps), new orders, falls, skin tears/bruises (BIG lately in my facility), changes in mental status or baseline. All other pertinent information is right...

  4. Rehab. in LTC/Pt ratio question???????

    evilolive replied to Jan RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My ratio on 11-7 is 1:32 if we have a full unit. I also have 2 CNAs at night. I can only imagine what would happen if I had two "events" happening at the same time. Thank goodness when things have...

  5. RN responsibilities in LTC

    evilolive replied to saraltx's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I'm a new grad in LTC and here are my general responsibilities on night shift: - Supervise, when assigned (strange feeling after only working 1 month) - Assessments (mostly skin checks) - Meds -...

  6. Part time (per diem) at LTC new nurse

    evilolive replied to love-d-OR's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new graduate working in a LTC facility in MA. The job is okay, but I really feel my orientation to the unit was far too short (112 hours). I realized that most of my job was a "routine" but...

  7. Nursing Home for New RN?

    evilolive replied to egipitian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey there. I got licensed in MA on 3/19/08 and wasn't able to even get an interview with more than one hospital. I finally applied to a rehab center/nursing home one town over. One hour after emailing...

  8. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    evilolive replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow you guys, I passed the NCLEX!!! I'm so excited

  9. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    evilolive replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took my NCLEX this morning! After 3 hours, and about 180 questions (didn't look before it shut off) I feel okay about it. I got confident in my last 10 questions or so, so I'm hoping that's a...

  10. Can you pass with 265 questions???

    evilolive replied to redsox80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know one of my friends took all 265 and passed a couple weeks ago! It is possible so keep your head held high! Good luck

  11. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    evilolive replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone! I'm graduating officially in 2 days, chugging along at trying to get in contact with recruiters and doing job applications. A few of my family members said I should just start in Med-Surg...

  12. when did u graduate? take boards?

    evilolive replied to ava'smomRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm officially graduating Feb. 1st I have no desire to take the boards immediately... maybe late March/Early April. I just got review materials for the first time 2 weeks ago from my friend who passed...