bethann27

bethann27

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  1. What do you think the outcome will be?

    bethann27 replied to bethann27's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks so much for the responses. I thought I understood it, then let what I thought was a "smarter" nurse than me get me confused about it. So I guess that's where the saying comes from - "don't...

  2. What do you think the outcome will be?

    bethann27 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Realized today that I didn't catch a doc's mistake in d/c an order based on labs - (synthroid for hypothyroidism). Tried to contact my DON, but didn't get a response prior to leaving work. I had...

  3. What do you think the outcome will be?

    bethann27 replied to bethann27's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ok - that wasn't at all clear . . . pt is hypo & doc d/c with TSH still low . . . I didn't catch it. I'm feeling pretty bad about it and wondering if I will ever be able to maintain the fast...

  4. Personality Type and Nursing

    bethann27 replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    Infj 11, 75, 25,

  5. SO am I the only one who loves LTC?

    bethann27 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I too am another one that loves LTC! God truly has placed me in my position. He rearranged my life so that these Elders became basically my only friends for 3 years while juggling school, kids and...

  6. Activities in LTC

    bethann27 replied to calliesue's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Guess the store will have to close for lunch

  7. Activities in LTC

    bethann27 replied to calliesue's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love it! Sometimes it is the simplest of things that truly becomes an activity they can

  8. Electronic Charting Responsibilities

    bethann27 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Checking to see if what I am required to do at my job is commonplace. If you use electronic charting in a LTC environment . . . what exactly are you expected to do? Here is a list of things that I...

  9. Electronic Charting Responsibilities

    bethann27 replied to bethann27's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, all of the above do participate. However, I'm reminded that it is my job when I ask for help. Just wondering if everyone else out there is doing the same stuff. If so, then I'll keep...

  10. Electronic Charting Responsibilities

    bethann27 replied to bethann27's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is 20 pts in two green houses - 10 in each house; 1 nurse for both houses, 2 CNAs to each house - they cook, do patient care, laundry etc. We do not have a clinical director. I do the med

  11. I Have a Bad Feeling About This Student - Am I Over-reacting?

    bethann27 replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    This makes me soo angry . . . Why do we have teachers, administrators, etc. who are so oblivious to the dangers of bullying? :yeah:I'm glad that we have nurses who care advocating for those who are...

  12. Please Help a Student out with an Assignment - This is actually sort of fun :)

    bethann27 replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Something about free CEU's that doesn't take a brain surgeon to complete and get credits!

  13. Green House

    bethann27 replied to bethann27's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the link . . . . I'm just looking for support & thought this would be a great place. I am a fairly new nurse and also new to the green house concept. We've lots of negative vibes at...

  14. Green House

    bethann27 replied to bethann27's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    okay - so let me expand my question . . Are there any nurses here working in a "from scratch green house" rather than a traditional nursing home that has done a few modifications to make them seem...

  15. New Grads Finding Jobs?

    bethann27 posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    I've been working PRN for a private duty company since graduation in Aug 2009. The hours have fallen off drastically and I'm only being offered CNA work for CNA pay. How are other recent grads in...

  16. New Grads Finding Jobs?

    bethann27 replied to bethann27's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Those positions at St. Vincent's are for the most part part - time or PRN. If you are a student start looking for a job now :loveya: - you'll be glad you did. It's fairly easy to find PRN's...

  17. New Grads Finding Jobs?

    bethann27 replied to bethann27's topic in Alabama Nursing

    How about an update on the job seekers? I decided not to accept the position @ Somerby . . . .was offered full time position elsewhere. Yipee! Anyone

  18. Question for CNA's and Nurses

    bethann27 replied to Lucina11's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear you are working in this environment. {{{{{hugs}}}}} I've been there and done that myself. Unfortunately, this has been the norm for many facilities for many years. But let me give...

  19. New Grads Finding Jobs?

    bethann27 replied to bethann27's topic in Alabama Nursing

    My hours are back up this week . . . and I've also had an interview for a part-time position at Somerby @ St. Vincent's

  20. Colleges spitting out new nurse without any training?

    bethann27 replied to fulzgold's topic in General Nursing

    During clinicals if procedures came up that the CI knew about they would distribute them among the 8 or so students. However, if you were paying attention to what was happening around you and would...

  21. New Grads Finding Jobs?

    bethann27 replied to bethann27's topic in Alabama Nursing

    From what I'm hearing from recruiters there are lots of nurses seeking jobs. Thus, it makes it a little harder for new grads. Hopefully, this thread can be one of encouragement. Looking and not...

  22. Interview Technique Question

    bethann27 posted a topic in General Nursing

    okay, beginning to think that i shouldn't let potential employers know of my intention to continue my education. while working as a cna it was truly a bad idea to let co-workers know that i was a...

  23. Any on the job CNA trainings??

    bethann27 replied to LiveLoveLearn's topic in Alabama Nursing

    The Village @ Cook Springs (Woodland Way & Cornerstone) and a few shifts at

  24. Any on the job CNA trainings??

    bethann27 replied to LiveLoveLearn's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Noland Health Services does offer CNA classes and they pay you while you train. I was certified by them while taking my prereqs for nursing school. Just be prepared to have an extremely heavy work...

  25. How to balance things thru nursing school -for those who have partners, spouses, etc.

    bethann27 replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    First of all let me give you a big {{{{{HUG}}}}} :redbeathe . . . . I've just finished with nursing school and am preparing to test for NCLEX. My best advice to help you get through it (please note...