Dalla

Dalla

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  1. What to do???

    Dalla replied to MommaRN86's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I thought it was law that a LTC facility HAD to have a RN at all times? As for the CNAs, it is their job to get report from their nurse. I would write them up and see that they are all disciplined by...

  2. Contemplating the OR

    Dalla replied to martymoose's topic in Operating Room

    Definitely talk with the hospital's nurse recruiter. She (or he!) can arrange for you to shadow, they'll explain wage and benefits - it is no secret only told to those that are hired, that is what...

  3. Applying for new job

    Dalla replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, log onto the operating room nurse specialty section here on allnurses and read some of the posts. Second, there is an excellent article about "What Operating Room Nurses Do". Third,...

  4. Reasonable Nursing School GPA?

    Dalla replied to bearscrubs75's topic in General Nursing

    I have never been asked about my nursing school GPA. Employers do not care. Only thing that matters is you passed NCLEX and have your license. Pursuing further education, however, that is...

  5. What do you do when......

    Dalla replied to rainbowsandsunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I remember the days of 2 hour med passes, an admission, no unit clerk to enter all the medications into the MAR and the orders into the chart, doing all the blood sugar checks because the CNAs are not...

  6. New Grad - ICU or L&D

    Dalla replied to wobbles007's topic in General Nursing

    Apply for both and pray you get one of them! I became a nurse because I had dreams of becoming a midwife. Still trying to get hired into a hospital after graduating 2 years ago. I got stuck having...

  7. Had an interview today-wanted to share with unemployed nurses

    Dalla replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in rehab/LTC as a new grad. I had 4 days of orientation. So, at least you have some experience with assessments, charting, etc. Hospitals are being pretty selective right now, so LTC and...

  8. It's official I give up can't find a job anywhere

    Dalla replied to mb1949's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried nursing homes and rehab facilities? Beggars can't be choosers and at least you would still be in your chosen field of

  9. Contemplating the OR

    Dalla replied to martymoose's topic in Operating Room

    Apply! I just interviewed today for a position in cardiac surgery. I have only 1.5 years experience in rehab and LTC! No acute care at all, only a clinical 2 years ago on cardiac telemetry unit. The...

  10. Is it me or just the nursing home I'm working in

    Dalla replied to soon2begrad2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A whole month of orientation? I got 4 days as a new grad, not even any CNA experience. Stick with it. It gets easier after about 4

  11. NOT going to the pinning ceremony

    Dalla replied to CaliforniaRNnow's topic in General Students

    I graduated from nursing school 2 years ago. I did not go to the pinning ceremony or the graduation. It was never important to me. I also have a previous degree - bachelors in business - did not go to...

  12. Nursing Pin for $115

    Dalla replied to noyesno's topic in General Students

    My graduating class had several options ranging in price from $65 to $150. I chose none of them as I was not even planning to go to the pinning ceremony or the graduation. Not important to me. I did...

  13. Those who get it - get it, Those who don't - Never Will.

    Dalla replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My favorite bumper sticker on my vehicle: NURSE - I get paid to save your ass, not to kiss

  14. 6 wks enough orientation for new nurse in acute rehab?

    Dalla replied to R.NICU's topic in Rehabilitation

    6 weeks orientation? I was lucky to have 6 days on my first job as a RN in rehab. Enjoy the

  15. White uniform dresses

    Dalla posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Does anyone ever wear the old style white uniform dress these days? I will be working in a LTC and rehab facility. I am wondering if wearing the old uniform instead of scrubs would bring a smile to...

  16. rehab staffing

    Dalla replied to makes needs known's topic in Rehabilitation

    The rehab facility I am working at now has two RNs - each with a maximum of 17 patients and 2 CNAs to care for them. The RN does admissions, discharges, hospital transfers, blood sugars, medications,...

  17. Salary for New Grad

    Dalla replied to Rylee2008's topic in Rehabilitation

    I started last March as a new grad at a rehab facility in Wausau at $22.65 for the pm shift

  18. to atkins or not

    Dalla replied to krn_hd's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Definitely do it. The first week will be hell. Plan to have lots of cooked chicken or turkey available to grab every two hours to keep the munchies away. Have lots of diversions planned for when you...

  19. Am I the only new nurse who doesn't hate my job?

    Dalla replied to kmarie724's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some days I love it, some I want to quit. But usually I look forward to going in each day. I work long term care and rehab, so I have 14-30 patients. Lots of meds to pass, lots of head-to-toe...

  20. Jobs after graduation

    Dalla replied to Tua15395's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Or you may have to take a nursing job you don't really want. I want to be a midwife someday, so I need labor and delivery experience. Only job I could get was at a nursing home passing meds and...

  21. Anyone starting non-hospital jobs in this bad job enviroment?

    Dalla replied to luvmyguys's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yep, I graduated last December, passed boards in February. Hospitals weren't hiring then. Began working in LTC on the rehab wing in March. I finally have health insurance after going 4 years...

  22. 100% cotton scrubs

    Dalla posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Why is it that every scrub top I like the look of is made from 100% cotton. The few that I already own definitely need to be ironed before I wear them. And I hate to iron! Any advice on how to get...

  23. more dimensional analysis questions

    Dalla replied to Mamie SN's topic in General Nursing

    mls = 60 mls x 30 gms = 1800 = 144 dose 12.5 gms 1 dose

  24. Blood glucose protocol in LTC facilities

    Dalla replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank goodness for this forumn! As a new grad starting her first nursing job in a rehab unit at LTC, I am sad to say I would not know what to do in this situation. I have only done admit orders on...

  25. You will lose your skills in LTC

    Dalla replied to egglady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Loved the above post about what a wound vac is. During clinicals in the hospitals, I never saw one. I never had a patient that needed trach care. Never dealt with TPN. I get to do it all and more...