caringtouch

caringtouch has 8 years experience and specializes in hospice, pediatrics, substance abuse.

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1. Switching from peds to addictions, help

   caringtouch replied to caringtouch's topic in Addictions

   Thank you. I've been taking care of just one patient one on one in his home for the last 3 years. A young quad with a traumatic brain injury. Think it's time to brush up on my meds,

2. Switching from peds to addictions, help

   caringtouch replied to caringtouch's topic in Addictions

   Thanks. I was told to be prepared to get manipulated. Seems they like to do that to the new

3. Switching from peds to addictions, help

   caringtouch posted a topic in Addictions

   I will be starting a new job this week at an inpatient substance abuse center for teens aged 13 to 18. My background is in pediatric home health. Can anyone give me advice on what to expect? I will be...

4. Starting in ALF, nervous.

   caringtouch posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hi everyone. After 4 yrs working in Hospice I will now be starting a position in an ALF. I am not worried about caring for the geriatric population as most of my hospice pts were geriatrics & I...

5. Recent Excelsior Grads, I have a question

   caringtouch replied to caringtouch's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks

6. Recent Excelsior Grads, I have a question

   caringtouch replied to caringtouch's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks. I am very motivated, disciplined, organized, etc. So that part doesn't bother me in the least. And like I said I don't want to do the classroom route if I can afford it (I went home with a...

7. Recent Excelsior Grads, I have a question

   caringtouch posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a question for those who did the LPN to RN through Excelsior recently. I was planning on taking the courses however now I am wondering if I should. An LPN who works for the same company I do...

8. Got interview but they didn't read my resume

   caringtouch replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   A wash! I sat down, she picked up my resume, glanced at it, and said "Oh, I am only hiring experienced nurses right now." Then a moment of uncomfortable silence and she smiles at me and stands up to...

9. CALLING---Those who have Jobs- WE need you!

   caringtouch replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm a recent LPN grad. Not RN, but thought I would respond as well (if that's okay). 1. I'm working for Hospice (got the job offer today) 2. I'm from Florida 3. I sent an email to the clinical...

10. Got interview but they didn't read my resume

    caringtouch replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had the same thing happen to me, except that I actually had the interview. I couldn't believe the DON hadn't even looked over my resume or application. I got in her office and 2 minutes later I was...

11. Ever Felt NCLEX Review Book Is Just Wrong?

    caringtouch replied to SouthernComfort31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, both in the book & on the CD. However, the actual exam in NOTHING like the books (other than perhaps they way questions are set up). You know your stuff, the best thing to do is try &...

12. I'm really getting nervous here!!!!

    caringtouch replied to rayk1021's topic in Florida Nursing

    rayk1021, I just wanted to let you know that I got a job today :yeah:for Hospice here in Lake County. It is exactly what I wanted to do even before I started nursing school. I was told that LPN's are...

13. Preceptorship in Hospice?

    caringtouch replied to missy--kay's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hoping, I got the job!:yeah:I will keep you informed and let you know how my preceptorship goes. Like you, I had a sister who died from cancer, however, she spent the last year of her life in a...

14. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    caringtouch replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree, don't give up! I got a job offer this morning (for the one job I wanted most of all) after weeks of filling out applications, sending out resumes, etc. I finally sent a letter to the...

15. hospice interview today, a question

    caringtouch replied to caringtouch's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I got the job....received the offer this morning. I am so excited, this is where my heart is. I knew before going in to nursing school that this is what I wanted to do.