NamasteNurse BSN, RN

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    Now what?

    NamasteNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I posted another thread about being on suspension pending investigation. Still no decision after 10 days! Started looking for jobs right away and had two good interviews. I think all I have to do...
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    Now what?

    NamasteNurse replied to NamasteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    thanks
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    can they say I was terminated?

    NamasteNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    If I get terminated from a facility, can that facility tell a prospective employer that I was and why? Should I just tell new employers myself? Should I tell new employers not to contact the firing...
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    can they say I was terminated?

    NamasteNurse replied to NamasteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    ??? No --why do you ask
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    New NYC LPN looking for work

    NamasteNurse replied to gods.flower08's topic in General Nursing

    Call Archcare they hire with no
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    First LPN job in LTC...is this the way it really is?

    NamasteNurse replied to Krisintheweb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was surprised a year ago when I first started in LTC as well. Your place sounds a little extreme even to me. The residents usually have ID bracelets on. Ask your unit mgr or ADON how you are...
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    Now what?

    NamasteNurse replied to NamasteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    It is both. I don't like where I am now. I don't want to reveal too much here about the suspension, but the documentation was with narcs. Nothing missing. My license is clean as of now. Thank you...
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    can they say I was terminated?

    NamasteNurse replied to NamasteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    thanks everyone again! I started a new thread called "now what" to add to the ongoing saga. I am not in the UK. But want to keep my location secret. I so appreciate you giving me your time and...
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    Happy Nurse's Week!

    NamasteNurse replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's May 6-12 to coincide with Florence Nightingales birthday.
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    New grad know it all

    NamasteNurse replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad I was surprised at how different real life was from school. In school everything had to be perfect and you have all this idealism and Florence Nightengale do-gooder stuff in your head....
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    can they say I was terminated?

    NamasteNurse replied to NamasteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. Sunday night and still no word, hopefully tomorrow. The worst part is being in limbo. I have a few leads on new jobs, hitting them tomorrow with resumes. As to the 'old'...
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    What being an Agency Nurse did for me..

    NamasteNurse replied to onetiredmomma's topic in General Nursing

    awesome! hope I get lucky this
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    Need advice about working in LTC-subacute floor

    NamasteNurse replied to Shayrey's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is a lot, but at my LTC facility, we have sometimes one LPN for 42 residents. The sub-acute floor has two or three LPN's for 43 res. It will be do-able but yes it's very hard and a steep learning...
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    My job is killing me.

    NamasteNurse replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    you can't work anywhere or love anyone if you're dead. re-negotiate with the higher ups. they may help
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    How do I word this on my resume?

    NamasteNurse replied to nycNurse2b's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would say, RN seeking position as a ____nurse while pursuing BSN at
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    A question for career changers.

    NamasteNurse replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    YES VERY DIFFERENT! I am 53 was 51 when I graduated nursing school. I was a teacher before and also lots of experience in the business and not-for-profit sector. Nursing is 1. Way more serious 2....
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    REAL NURSING?

    NamasteNurse replied to critical thinker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The only people who would say that LTC is not "REAL NURSING" have never done it ! What's not real about trach care, colostomy care, wound care, suctioning, tube feeds, narc counts, med pass,...
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    The Final Word on IV Certification for LPNs

    NamasteNurse replied to 2ndcareerchange's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My guess is it's state by state rules. Any facility can train you to do IV's and then you could go to another facility and they say no you can't do them. I think it
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    What to do???

    NamasteNurse replied to MommaRN86's topic in Geriatric, LTC

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    Do Nurses Still Make *Real* Beds?

    NamasteNurse replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    Just graduated last year and we not only learned all 3, we were state tested on them. NY. And yes, when I have to make a bed it's with corners and all, even at home
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    I need help!!!

    NamasteNurse replied to kballiet67's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on where you live, there's lots of jobs for RN's. I think your idea of being a PCT is great, it will get you in the door and practicing your people skills. IMHO the best nurses were PCT's...
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    Unsafe ?? Need opinions....

    NamasteNurse replied to j464335's topic in General Nursing

    Sir Johnny is honest. I wouldn't want to admit to all that, but it does happen in LTC. You actually have pretty good staffing ratios. I do my whole floor 43 alone. 3-4 aides. But I am meds,...
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    Hope this is refreshing to hear: I LOVE LTC!!!

    NamasteNurse replied to LPNweezy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love it too, but I would never call it relaxed! Are you serious? I'm lucky my butt hits the chair by the end of my shift to do my charting! It's a three ring circus more like it.
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    Do we have an oath for nurses I don't know about?

    NamasteNurse replied to hecallsmeDuchess's topic in General Nursing

    The Nightengale Pledge is not new and it is said at most graduation/pinning ceremonies, you may have forgotten it being so excited! We did it with candles and everything, very beautiful and...
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    LTC new nurse burnt out!

    NamasteNurse replied to mkahnlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. It's totally ridiculous and unmanageable at times. Especially when you have to stop and do paperwork. I'm in the same boat, alone with 43 residents. CNA's texting etc, and doing...