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An opportunity has risen for an ADON position at a local LTC facility and I am wondering whether or not I should take a chance and go for it?I have been a RN for 10 years and have various experience in surgery, med/surg, telemetry and women's health....

I have been an RN for 10 years (I have my BSN), and am interested in pursuing my MSN. My main interest is in Leadership/Administration and was wondering if anyone could share their opinions and experiences on graduate programs in Kansas. I have been ...

I wonder if KU has changed their program since you attended? When I searched under their Organizational Leadership degree, it only gave information for a joint degree in Health Services Administration.I am curious Mrs_White25, since you decided to le...

We give out a Halo sleep sack with our hospital logo on it, a board book ("baby's 1st book), a travel coffee mug for dad, a lullaby CD, and the mom's get the large insulated hospital water mug (they use this as a patient while they are there). Everyt...

I appreciate your opinion as I know that you have a lot of experience and are very passionate about this field. I have read a lot of your responses to others and have found them very informative and honest. I do understand your reservations about som...

Did you approach your manager and tell her your concerns? What is your staffing ratio? New grads typically get an 8-12 week orientation and it tends to be very structured (i.e. 3-4 couplets WITH your preceptor, ensuring that you have both vaginal and...

Given your 3 years of med/surg experience, I think you will be fine on just a M/B floor, especially with only 3-4 couplets. The patients are healthy, self-care types - and as far as meds, you'll be passing Colace, PNV, Iron, and pain pills - way less...

Are you currently in the KC area? You might speak to your nurse manager about a RN position for you once you graduate next year. My husband is also a RN and tried for two years to get into Children's Mercy - they have very little turnover and tend to...

As an expansion to my OP, I want to share that this particular SNF/ALF has 223 beds, poor ratings, and is also currently recruiting a new DON (offering a sign-on bonus for DON position). They have numerous complaints and have had issues with skin car...

i think that myhartsings4u had some wonderful suggestions. in addition to the items you mentioned, i also keep a kelly clamp and dry-erase markers (for updating patient white boards if they have them) for nursing needs. also - i keep a small makeup b...

As other posters have mentioned, your first step should be to have your resume and cover letter reviewed - probably by your professor.Do you have any teaching hospitals in your area? They are usually more apt to hire new graduates and have specific p...

I completed my BSN through an online program and found that it was a nice fit for me as well as my family. My original nursing degree is from a hospital-based diploma program, so I had plenty of clinical experience, and also, I didn't start my BSN un...

Are the two cases that start off the day for different surgeons? If not, then when you are closing on your first case, the second OR team could be bringing patient #2 into the other OR so that when the surgeon closes and talks to the family of patien...

What process do you have in place for picking the cases for the next day? I have worked at a large teaching university/trauma center and also at a small private hospital - like you say, they are completely different environments. At the larger insti...

Our L&D suites are huge and have armoires with flat screen televisions and dvd players - dads love this - until they are transferred to the mother/baby side of the unit and we don't have the bells and whistles. We are in the process of purchasing...

What a busy year you have had! I have worked in med/surg and surgery for a long time, then last winter took a night shift position on a mother/baby and gyn unit. This is the first time I have ever worked night shift and I absolutely love it! I was af...

Thanks for giving us an update on the patient and you are more than welcome for the advice. It always seems like you get these types of patients when you already have a full load, are short-staffed, etc. As your experience grows, so will your intuiti...

I have been a nurse for over eight years - my first position as a new grad was on a 50 bed GI med/surg unit, very high acuity. My advice for new nurses is to always give your surgical the highest priority - meaning that I watch over them like a hawk....

I recently learned of an opportunity for a nurse manager position of a med/surg unit in a small rural hospital. I have 9 years experience combined in med/surg and surgery yet have never held a management position. I am really interested in this job a...

It's completely normal that you are feeling this way, and eventually you will find your niche. When I first graduated (8 years ago), I took a position on a 50-bed GI Med/Surg floor that NO new grads ever went to. The nurses were notoriously hateful a...

Thank you for your response! I am intrigued by this opportunity because I have always felt as though I am made for management; like you it seems like a natural progression. My only fear is that they will not think I am qualified enough and too young ...

Have you made up your mind yet as to where you are going to live? I suggest Paola, Ottawa, or Louisburg. Paola has a quaint little town square, Ottawa has more ammenities, and Louisburg is probably the smallest and most rural, but only 17 miles from ...

A lot of small or rural hospitals don't allow VBACS not because they cannot handle an emergency, but because their OR is not staffed in-house 24 hours a day. They may leave at 3:30 and then the call team covers until 7 am. If a VBAC were permitted, t...

I graduated in 2002 in PA and started at $25/hr. Currently I am in Kansas and make less than I did as a graduate nurse - even with seven years of experience and certifications. Graduate nurses here make $17/hr. CNA's start out at $7/hr. I just think ...