SantaCruzRN

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1. Hospice Nurse Advice needed!!!!

   SantaCruzRN replied to rlloyd227's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Not all living situations or family dynamics are going to be ideal. You could bring in the idt members and ask for help from your supervisor and make this a learning experience. If you do what you can...

2. Got a little question for you, Hospice nurses!

   SantaCruzRN replied to AggieNurse2B's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   She sounds like an amazing lady. I am sure flowers will be appreciated. She also might enjoy a story about what she meant to you in your life and your families life. Sometimes a letter or story can...

3. What is the state guidelines for nurse to patient ratio in SNF's/LTC for California?

   SantaCruzRN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I graduated in December 2008, got my license as an RN in March and started working in LTC in April. I have 35 pts and handle all treatments, meds, etc. I don't get a lunch, or breaks, I just eat...

4. I got a JOB !!!!!

   SantaCruzRN posted a topic in California Nursing

   I sent out over 100 applications, had 2 interviews, and just got hired into acute care and rehab at a LTC. I am so excited. They are even giving me the schedule that I dreamed about. I am making very...

5. Complete Frustration

   SantaCruzRN replied to ccstudent's topic in General Students

   I can't find any jobs, including med-surg. I am calling and applying to SNF's and have had no luck. Lets just hope that the economy will start to improve