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  1. Starting pay for new rn

    4treasures replied to vn2998's topic in Michigan Nursing

    about $24.00 in my

  2. NEVER say we are short staffed.

    4treasures replied to TipitiwichitRN's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, we are so short right now that midnights not only does much of thier secretary work, and CENA work, we are now being 'mandated' to stay over or come in early for a total of a 16.5 hour...

  3. Physical exam for pressure ulcers with people without risk factors

    4treasures posted a topic in General Nursing

    We had a pt that had developed a pressure ulcer a couple months ago, and the manager is pressure ulcer paniced now. I always ask if the pt has any sores or wounds, but she wants us to look between...

  4. Physical exam for pressure ulcers with people without risk factors

    4treasures replied to 4treasures's topic in General Nursing

    I for sure do this for people at risk, but at least there are a few people who think it is little invasive to check healthy 20, 30 yo's. I do not expect an aid to DO the assessment just be there to...

  5. Do I really hate nursing?????

    4treasures replied to litebrightgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in a very similar situation as well. only been working 3 months, 42 pts, work midnights, feel tired all the time, and my family is a fond memory. I love nursing, but there is WAY to much...

  6. Voluntarily refusing food and fuids to hasten death

    4treasures posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am doing my bioethics paper on this, and wondered what you hospice nurses' experiences were with this, and how you felt about

  7. Voluntarily refusing food and fuids to hasten death

    4treasures replied to 4treasures's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you for sharing. That must be a very painful desicion to make, but I commend you for doing it for your

  8. new grad jobs?

    4treasures replied to lizzy33's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I graduated in May, started looking in Feb, I have a job in a LTC, not what I expected, I have had several interview, but no other job offers. It has been really discouraging. I have apps in at...

  9. RN-BSN Completion Programs

    4treasures replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I just started the UM- Flint online this semester. I like it so far. The app process was pretty easy. I was advised what classes would work, I was very happy at the amount of my credits that...

  10. Is it really that bad out there?

    4treasures replied to MsSocalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I started applying in Feb, graduated in May, license in June, applied to over 15 facilities, well over 100 apps, 4 interviews, and ended up at my last choice-LTC. I am still applying at other places,...

  11. do you work 8's or 12's in you LTC, and do the managers work 8's?

    4treasures posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work 8's at my facility, but I would really like to work 12's and be home with my 4 kids more. I would really like to work into a management postition, but my husband and I have been discussing...

  12. Is you LTC on a computer system?

    4treasures posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just started 2 weeks ago, and wondered. My LTC is all paper charting, and there are NO computers on the floor at all. It seems like so much work compared the the hospital. Faxing all the med...

  13. I don't like just giving meds all day!

    4treasures posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in a LTC, and pass meds for 18-40 pts, and it takes about 5-6 hours of my 8 hr day. I had about 2 weeks orientation, and have been on my own for 2 weeks. I am just starting midnights. I...

  14. Med pass in LTC

    4treasures replied to Cat Truitt RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just worked my second midnight shift, and it was horrible. 40+ residents, I was behind all night. I couldn't keep up with 2 tube feeders, a dialysis pt, so many treatments, breathing treatments,...

  15. do you work 8's or 12's in you LTC, and do the managers work 8's?

    4treasures replied to 4treasures's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the responses. I guess what I am shooting for is more of a patient education role, and not a DON or something. I have 4 young kids, and wouldn't be able to handle all those hours, I want...

  16. Best way to prepare for what's ahead...

    4treasures replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just started at a LTC myslef 2 weeks ago- my advise that has been helpful- create a cheat sheet on a census page with little notes on each person- how they take thier meds- whole, crushed in...

  17. What time does your LTC facililty start getting residents up?

    4treasures replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The place I work they get up generally when they want to. However, is it common to have a lot of the treatments, like patches, dressing changes pt/inrs, ect done on the 10p-6a shift? It seems like...

  18. Jobs for New Grads in Michigan

    4treasures replied to meher's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I applied to every hospital within about an hour as well. I finally got a position as a part-time RN in a nursing home (ECF) 8 hr shifts. Not what I expected, but I will take it,

  19. Give me some tips for LTC- up to 40 pts at a time!

    4treasures replied to 4treasures's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for your ideas, I am taking them down, and I will definatly try them!

  20. Give me some tips for LTC- up to 40 pts at a time!

    4treasures posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Give me your best tips, nurses! I start a RN job in LTC in one week, and I will orientate on all 3 shifts. I had, at the most 3 in clinicals, and since this is my first job, give me an idea of what...

  21. What do you think is the real job market outlook?

    4treasures replied to Soyrizo's topic in General Nursing

    I think that LTC will be where the jobs are in the future, with so many more people getting into thier 'golden years' At least that is what I am

  22. Nursing Shortage

    4treasures replied to donna65738's topic in General Nursing

    I live in the thumb of MI, and I started applying in Feb. i have applied to many, many places, and had 4 interviews. The only place I found that wanted to hire me was a LTC facility. It is not what...

  23. Jobs for New Grads in Michigan

    4treasures replied to meher's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks! I do have an interview tommorrow at a nursing home. I am hoping I get the job! Over 50 apps at 15 facilities, 3 interviews, and NO

  24. Jobs for New Grads in Michigan

    4treasures replied to meher's topic in Michigan Nursing

    i have now applied to over 15 facilities, 40 apps, 3 interviews, and 3 rejections. i have another interview on monday, but i am trying not to get my hopes of. i have had my license for over a month....

  25. I can't find a job, feeling down.

    4treasures posted a topic in General Nursing

    i graduated on may 8, and have been applying for jobs since feb. i have applied for dozens of positions, at 14 hospitals, sent out many cover letters/resumes, had 2 interviews. still, i do not have...