debi49

debi49

psych,maternity, ltc, clinic

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  1. New Grad in LTC

    debi49 replied to luvtosmile's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Talk to your DON and ask if it's possible to be asssigned the same floor every shift, that way you get to know the patients and what they take, and can develop a rhythm. It may not be possible but it...

  2. nurse jobs with autonomy

    debi49 replied to healthcarefome's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a small assisted living. Lots of

  3. I got an RN job for RN wages!

    debi49 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!! Have you been out of work for a while? It's such a relief to get something lined up. Hope it's something you'll

  4. Flu Vaccine

    debi49 replied to CapNurse09's topic in General Nursing

    I never got the flu shot until about 10 years ago. My hubris notion of myself was that I was from good midwestern farm stock, healthy as a horse, never got sick...blahblahblah! True enough til 10...

  5. How long to wait?

    debi49 replied to SFRN's topic in General Nursing

    Because the job hiring process takes so long, continue to apply and interview other places. If you wait for a definitive answer after each interview, you could wait a month. You would also get an idea...

  6. Any social workers/psychologists that became RN's?

    debi49 replied to hullo's topic in General Nursing

    I got my degree in Psycholgy in 1981. I always managed to get jobs but never felt like I had alot of choices. At 32 I started Nursing school at a community college. Graduated at 34. Am now 49, with no...

  7. i need your advice

    debi49 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. Give proper notice, and let them know your primary job is expanding. Let your manager and co-workers know you have enjoyed working there and will miss them. Work out your notice. Be gracious...

  8. Nursing Shortage Fallacy?

    debi49 replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    I have a job I like so am not going anywhere, but if I were to be in the market again I wouldnt have trouble finding a job. Finding a GOOD job I would like ?....well, thats another story. I'm in the...

  9. non-medical boss

    debi49 replied to houstonlvn's topic in General Nursing

    Your boss sounds like a control freak. Be willing to go to his superior or start looking around. My supervisor is non-medical as well, but he told me when I started the job a couple years ago, he...

  10. I am so frustrated.

    debi49 replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just want to join with the others in saying not to be discouraged. Here is my advice for what it's worth. I know you arent working as a nurse, yet, but are you working anywhere? Try group homes or...

  11. New grad needs employment advice

    debi49 replied to sleepyface's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good Luck to all of you, those who are starting new jobs and those still looking. I graduated 15 years ago and took a job that was not my dream job just to get experience. Since then, I've been able...

  12. called in sick for a night...feel so guilty/bad

    debi49 replied to missmiamoore's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Nurse Salt. Call in sick and give no futher info. I promise you, your supervsor is not interested in how you feel. But beware....working night shifts can be tough and you may have other...

  13. How much debt did you graduate with?

    debi49 replied to 2011NursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    About $10,000. It was a second career for me, and it WAS worth it, as my salary doubled after

  14. Pt signed out AMA then died! what do you think?

    debi49 replied to jenrn6282's topic in General Nursing

    Whether his INR was high or not, a bathroom fall can result in a head injury/subdural hematoma. You told him to hold coumadin and to follow up. The guy walked out with this info. Document well and you...

  15. I Feel Like I Don't Know Anything!!!!!!

    debi49 replied to Michellemmk's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We all felt that way! First, you'll be surprised at what you do know. Second, be glad you are in a place with a preceptor program. Take advantage of it! A year from now you'll still have questions. We...

  16. Anyone attending Anoka Tech?

    debi49 replied to MeLindakay21's topic in General Nursing

    SO how are things going for you after 3 weeks? My nephew started there this fall only he is in IT. I'm an RN but remember how nervous I was in school. What classes are you taking this semester? Do you...