starletRN

starletRN

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  1. Simple things new nurses or experiece nurses are not doing?

    starletRN replied to RN28MD's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It's so easy to slip into that habit. I think the biggest contributor to that is the time crunch. Having to get so much done in a certain period of time. The paper work comes to mind the most. Some...

  2. Are LPN's being phased out?

    starletRN replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To me it's not about whether someone is a LPN or RN. It's about the intelligence and work ethic of the individual. I've seen slackers in both groups and I've seen some great nurses in both as well. I...

  3. Transition from computer to paper charting

    starletRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm used to charting on computer and just recently took a position at a hospital that still uses paper. Is there anyone out there who had to do this and how did it go for you? Also, do you like one...

  4. So... how do you deflect family members when you're busy?

    starletRN replied to nenabee's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights now so I don't have to deal with family like I used to. I do see them sometimes between 7p-8:30p and I just tell them what I tell the patient. "Use your call bell if you need anything."...

  5. Preventing falls in acute rehab center

    starletRN replied to ebyrn's topic in Rehabilitation

    Also keep everything within reach. Patients who have zero safety awareness try to walk across the room for their water cup, phone, snack etc. then they

  6. Orientation with 55 residents

    starletRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I could be wrong but is it unreasonable for my supervisor to expect me to orient someone on a night when I have 55 residents? I have only been working at this LTC for 4 months. I started out on one...

  7. Orientation with 55 residents

    starletRN replied to starletRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I didn't know I was orienting until the night I came to work. I was off for a couple of days and the daily schedule for all staff is only posted a day or 2 ahead of time. So you don't always know who...

  8. Orientation with 55 residents

    starletRN replied to starletRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think the assumption even at our facility is that our residents sleep all night. Most of them do but there are quite a few that have their days and nights mixed up. There are also several bolus...

  9. So, I have to be a bad nurse to be a good nurse?

    starletRN replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Exactly. I have been in LTC for 4 months and my DON told me that I needed to work on my time management. Like you said, you have to have the time to manage it. I work nights and I'm the only nurse...

  10. Longterm care nightmare job

    starletRN replied to Vonique's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ICAM I started a couple of months ago at a LTC. Had to move so I had to quit my med-surg job. At the hospital we helped each other out and I didn't hear nurses bad mouthing another because something...

  11. How Many Residents Do You Care For On Your Unit?

    starletRN replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you very much. That means a lot to me. I'm going to save this post so that when I'm feeling like I haven't done enough I can go back and read it. Thanks

  12. How Many Residents Do You Care For On Your Unit?

    starletRN replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Also, I wanted to add that as a nurse with less than 1 year under my belt, I put a lot of pressure on myself to get things done at work. It's nice to know that what I'm doing now is considered a heavy...

  13. How Many Residents Do You Care For On Your Unit?

    starletRN replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had two nurses when I was first hired and then he left and we had more CNAs too. It seems like right after I was hired we had less staffing. Go figure. I hear they have a high turnover

  14. How Many Residents Do You Care For On Your Unit?

    starletRN replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    41 residents; 1 RN and 2 CNAs I have only been there a month and am having a really hard time getting it all

  15. New to LTC and charge?

    starletRN replied to eesmith3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just started LTC and I'm feeling the same way. It was a shock after being in med/surg for a year and improving my assessment skills to come to LTC where assessments seem to only be done on the sick...

  16. Too many Applicants....

    starletRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's why we had to have English Comp as a prereq for the nursing program. They recognized that it's an excellent idea for nurses to know how to write well. I know that one English class is not going...

  17. Dirty little secrets to managing LTC

    starletRN replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the advice. It is much appreciated.

  18. Dirty little secrets to managing LTC

    starletRN replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unfortunately, all facilities are trying to save a buck and it just keeps getting worse with the economy. I was on med-surg at a hospital and they were always calling off our PCTs and we only had 2...

  19. HELP, ADVICE... anything on getting a job for a New Graduate RN!!!!

    starletRN replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Have you tried SRMC in Petersburg? I was just mentioning in another thread that they hire new grads. There are some positions open there now. The only positions they won't hire new grads for are...

  20. No nursing shortage in Central VA

    starletRN replied to CherryBlonde's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Not sure where some of you are from in Central VA but SRMC in Petersburg is hiring. They are really good about hiring new grads and the shift differentials are better than some of the Richmond...

  21. Resignation Letter Review

    starletRN replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the advice. I'll do

  22. Resignation Letter Review

    starletRN replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    It's funny how I keep finding these discussions that relate to what I'm going through. I just gave my 2 weeks notice which is stated in my employee handbook as required. After giving notice, I was...

  23. Several topics-new to LTC

    starletRN replied to mharrah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh okay. I had a feeling it would be something obvious.

  24. New to LTC and charge?

    starletRN replied to eesmith3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you. I feel like the more I'm prepared the less culture shock I'll have when I start. Right now I'm on a med-surg/oncology unit at a hospital and with the terminally ill patients we have we deal...

  25. New to LTC and charge?

    starletRN replied to eesmith3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    From what I was told, it will be meds, treatments and paperwork, paperwork, paperwork. So, judging from what I'm hearing here, that sounds about