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  1. how long does it take to get used to what you do? (working in LTC)

    rn_nxt_dr replied to kimogieo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Being new in LTC needs getting use to. I worked in LTC for 30 days, my med pass was terrible. I was bounced from tasks to tasks until I never got a call back for another schedule. I'm glad it was over...

  2. Should I go for an ADN or do an LVN-BSN program?

    rn_nxt_dr replied to guevarrar's topic in California Nursing

    If at all possible, STAY AWAY FROM RECRUITERS. Buyer Beware. Bad experience with deceptive recruiters, perhaps not all but a

  3. Should I go for an ADN or do an LVN-BSN program?

    rn_nxt_dr replied to guevarrar's topic in California Nursing

    If at all possible that you can get a Bachelor's Degree, so much the better. If you wish to work in a hospital setting, BSN is what they asked for. Hope it helps. A year clinical/acute experience is...

  4. CA BoN asks for individual courses, but do they exist?

    rn_nxt_dr replied to GolysMom's topic in Nurse Registration

    Golysmom, If you know anyone who graduated from the same school you did and had her license in CA---then you will have proof that BoN is creating a "wave" against foreign graduates. This could be a...

  5. CA BoN asks for individual courses, but do they exist?

    rn_nxt_dr replied to GolysMom's topic in Nurse Registration

    Not only is there no school/college/university offering individual course for the designated deficiency---one must be attending the college of nursing or within the nursing program to even be...

  6. Interested switching to Dialysis-CA Training Program

    rn_nxt_dr posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I found this site www.cdph.ca.gov that list approved hemodialysis Technician Training Program. Just be aware that some are LPN/LVN, RN and most are hemodialysis technicians but the training...

  7. Given another patient's medication to satisfy MAR.What do you do? Orientee

    rn_nxt_dr replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thanks for all your rseponses. I did raise the issue with the DON---after the third incident, she told me about the E-kit, which was hardly full, even NPH back-up is not available. I was told that I...

  8. Giving residents non-prescribed meds?

    rn_nxt_dr replied to prinsessa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My first job was like onaclearday's description. I was being trained by an LVN and doing exactly that---pulling other patient's medication to supplement the lack of the other and it goes on and on....

  9. Should I walk away from this job?

    rn_nxt_dr replied to hotflashion's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Places like these are corrupt. I had worked in this kind of place last July 2010 for 30 days. I graduated years ago, passed my RN license 04/09, my first job and I expressed that I have no experience...

  10. Can you really change a bad LTC?

    rn_nxt_dr replied to lisa41rn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    No, you can't change a bad LTC because it is deeply rooted to the Corporate culture and the people they hire from the top to the trenches, the Administrator and DON----they control the floor. I had...

  11. Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

    rn_nxt_dr replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is the crabby mentality when others demean their colleagues which I read a lot from sites such as this. Just because others started out at the hospital to gain clinical experiences in their...

  12. Post LTC Open RN positions-East Bay and South Bay/NorCal

    rn_nxt_dr posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Please help assists RNs looking for work in SNF/LTC facilities in these areas. Been looking for work for a long time and any help will surely be appreciated. Thanks a lot and God

  13. Post LTC Open RN positions-East Bay and South Bay/NorCal

    rn_nxt_dr replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks Jess_RN, that's exactly what I did. Lined up all the LTC in my city and will go from there, going out to the surrounding cities. My purpose on this is for other people who are already employed...

  14. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

    rn_nxt_dr replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand the fuzz about not telling "them" that one is a RN, well in fact, it is to your advantage that they should know because they are less likely to become unprofessional. I noticed a...

  15. telephone orders

    rn_nxt_dr replied to calliesue's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I understand that T.O.s not signed are orders that the nurse acknowledges that were given but not necessarily executed, right? T.O.s unsigned is inadvertently forgotten to be signed but isn't this a...

  16. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    rn_nxt_dr replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Med carts not being stocked up? Hmmmm, and finding out that by the time you get to a patient, some supplies are missing? Would you run on near empty tank for a journey or gas up before you leave...

  17. Re-entry Nursing Program

    rn_nxt_dr posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've recently received my license but no recent experience. Graduated several years ago. I would like to go back to get nursing career on track through this program and later maybe considered for a...

  18. FT in dialysis with PRN jobs

    rn_nxt_dr replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I would suggest calling recruiters that specialize in Dialysis. Google the subject. Way back in August '09 I bumped into this site. www.amsrenal.com AMS Renal Dialysis Recruiters. Good luck, I hope...

  19. Drugs that get dialyzed out of circulation?

    rn_nxt_dr replied to CNA764's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    These are awesome references that is invaluable to all nurses. I appreciate reading things like this because I too would like to become a Nephrology nurse. Though the situation seemed bleak right now,...

  20. Too Old?!

    rn_nxt_dr replied to knewb's topic in Nursing Career

    If you have the option to relocate---do it. But with just one hospital in town hiring...that's not good. I'm in CA----tons of hospitals hiring but you must be experienced, at least 1 year. Not a new...

  21. Resume writing service

    rn_nxt_dr replied to mlok's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you consider resume writing books from the public library to get some ideas. It provides websites also if you want more information. Start now by getting your experiences together. Arrange...

  22. About the CPR certification

    rn_nxt_dr replied to paxpax79's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest, it's not the best time to be a nurse if you're unemployed after all the sacrifices. However, if you'll be in school in the next 3-4 years or the longest, 5 years---then savor your time...

  23. John Muir New Grad training program - huh?

    rn_nxt_dr replied to nminodob's topic in General Nursing

    The best bet to get the right and accurate New Grad program availability is to contact their Human Resources Recruiter, usually posted on their websites. That way, you can document your conversation...

  24. About the CPR certification

    rn_nxt_dr replied to paxpax79's topic in General Nursing

    To not waste your money, since it's a concern. Please ask your nursing school what exactly do they require. There are different CPR classes intended for different level of work. That way, you present...

  25. Is 6 Month Of Med-Surg Enough?

    rn_nxt_dr replied to WinterWolf90's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh! What's up with this 1 year fixation? I cannot believe the rules just to get an experience of sort. Like 6 months is not enough to gain "some experience". I am beginning to think , I chose the...