MombearNurse

MombearNurse

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  1. Legally What Can She Do??

    MombearNurse replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Home Health

    Yep... I agree with Peachpit! I currently work for a HH agency and this is not the way to treat your employees or

  2. Only one nurse scheduled overnight - What is your facilty backup plan?

    MombearNurse replied to pjsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck finding a solution. I was the "24/7" manager for my former facility for nearly 3 years and with no end in sight, I left it behind me! Even now, discussing the scheduling situation in the...

  3. Oh dear . .Audited for proof of CEUs and don't have

    MombearNurse replied to Norma_Saline's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read through the comments, but if it were me, I'd be spending the next 30 days earning those 30 CEUs. There are many ways to do it online.

  4. How do you leave it at work?

    MombearNurse replied to Newbie_RN17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I often have some of the same thoughts you have. I work in LTC/Rehab and we occasionally have to send someone back to the hospital for a decline in condition. I treat my patients compassionately and...

  5. Question about TID meds

    MombearNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    A nurse I work with is insisting that pain medication, or any medication prescribed as TID should be given exactly 8 hours apart. Is this how TID should be interpreted? We have 8 hr shifts at our...

  6. My sisters wedding is when I'm in my 1st year of nursing school?

    MombearNurse replied to ateka's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is the possibility of taking some online classes to start pre-reqs the first year after you graduate high school. Or you could take a year off altogether. However, I think if you can honestly...

  7. Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    MombearNurse replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There is not enough information to make a choice. If the family members were not POA, then the patient is the only one that could refuse any care. However, if it is determined that the patient is a...

  8. LTC facility, can an LPN adjust TPN?

    MombearNurse replied to angelabLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I found this discussion... hope it helps. https://allnurses.com/lpn-lvn-corner/states-do-lpns-621609.html. I would still call your BON on Monday to

  9. One year later as a nurse, what have I learned?

    MombearNurse replied to Catch22Personified's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! You hit the nail on the head with ALL of your points! I also work in LTC although we are about 50% rehab as well. I just have 6 months experience due to the 6 months it took to find a job in...

  10. No nursing shortage: roll call!

    MombearNurse replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    I do think it has been mentioned a few times but at least in my area they do not hire new grads for home health. I do have to report though that I have been hired at a LTC/Rehab and I start on...

  11. Difficult families

    MombearNurse replied to HurricaneCasRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I like this response to the problem a lot! I am just getting ready to start my first job in a LTC/Rehab and can imagine having issues with family camping out. Asking them to write down their...

  12. New Grad RN in LTC Needs Advice Please!!

    MombearNurse replied to Cashboy's Mom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm in Nevada. Our facility also has the two sides. Where are

  13. Stress of finding a job

    MombearNurse replied to RoxyChic's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would not recommend waiting to take the NCLEX. I applied for a job before I took the exam and they barely looked at my resume. I recently applied at the same facility and was told to expect a job...

  14. New Grad RN in LTC Needs Advice Please!!

    MombearNurse replied to Cashboy's Mom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am also a new grad and having a difficult time finding work. I finally applied at a LTC/Rehab center recommended to me by two of my former instructors and the timing was perfect! Now I am expecting...

  15. Male nurse in L&D

    MombearNurse replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is terrible! When I delivered my first child, I was planning to breast feed and had no idea how to get started. When my breasts were engorged and my baby couldn't latch on, a MALE nurse came in...

  16. New RN Grad Interview Advice

    MombearNurse replied to L&DShopaholic's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the tips. I believe that I have been using all of your suggestions but just have not had any luck landing a job. I assume it is my answers during the interview but I just don't know...

  17. How to learn ACLS?

    MombearNurse replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    I just took the ACLS prep class and it was worth every penny! On Thursday and Friday I will be taking the 2-day ACLS course. I think I'm actually beginning to understand the rhythms! I am nervous...

  18. ACLS text

    MombearNurse replied to mstacyi's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree that the book is important. I picked mine up this week, but it was an extra cost of $32. There are some videos to watch online but I have always preferred to have a book to hold and use...

  19. ACLS text

    MombearNurse replied to mstacyi's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the website and try the code "compression" to do the pretest. Hope that works for you.

  20. why???

    MombearNurse replied to smily11's topic in General Nursing

    With prerequisites, my ADN took me 3.5 yrs and many of my "older" classmates it took longer than 4 yrs

  21. VA Manager not allowing annual leave

    MombearNurse replied to Chamae01's topic in General Nursing

    The term "leave" is used in the military and since she is working at the VA it makes sense that they would call it leave instead of vacation. I also agree that this "policy" is unacceptable....

  22. Finally, an interview on postpartum unit. Now what?!

    MombearNurse posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am a recent RN grad and have been very depressed about not finding a job since the largest percentage of my class are working already. Today I received a call to set up an interview for a night...

  23. Finally, an interview on postpartum unit. Now what?!

    MombearNurse replied to MombearNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you. I've had those types of questions at interviews for various types of jobs in the past ten years or so. However as a brand new nurse, I'm not sure how to respond to many of them since I...

  24. RN with no experience...

    MombearNurse replied to sherineb's topic in General Nursing

    I was hired this year with no experience. I just graduated with an ADN and can't find a full time job so this is just what the doctor ordered... for the

  25. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    MombearNurse replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't think you did. I've seen much more explicit information on this site. Don't