RNBearColumbus

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  1. What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

    RNBearColumbus replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    Me too. And the funny thing is, they usually end up quitting fairly soon. Typical quotes: "25 PATIENTS???? In school they told me I'd only have 4-6!" "I'm being oriented by an LPN??? But in...

  2. Pushed Around..

    RNBearColumbus replied to resumecpr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No. The RT was acting unprofessionally and sounds like a bully. You are in the right talking to her manager. Yo might also want to talk to HR if she actually got physical with you. (The pushing /...

  3. New Home Health Aid in Columbus - How do I approach getting a job at a LTC facility?

    RNBearColumbus replied to JennyFields's topic in Ohio Nursing

    What is the best way to go about getting a STNA job at a nursing home in Ohio? I'm in Columbus, if that narrows it down. First, you need to take the STNA class and get certified. Then you can apply...

  4. CSCC worth the wait?

    RNBearColumbus replied to kelliec07's topic in Ohio Nursing

    The CSCC is very well respected and has a reputation for turning out good nurses. It is also considerably less expensive than either Hondros ( Which has a much less stellar reputation) or Chamberlain....

  5. LPN to RN bridge after attending "for profit college" Ohio

    RNBearColumbus replied to ryanr623's topic in LPN to RN

    You do not need to attend weekly clinical classes when pursuing your RN through Excelsior. Here is a link to information about the program: Excelsior College | Program Details You will also find...

  6. preparing to work in the nursing home

    RNBearColumbus replied to shatikaz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been a LTC nurse for nearly 7 years now, and the most important thing I learned was : 5% of your patients will need 75% of your time. Most of your long term patients will just need you to give...

  7. Excelsior LPN to RN

    RNBearColumbus replied to sillylilly05's topic in LPN to RN

    This link might work too: Excelsior College | Program Details There are also phone numbers and links to the program catalog on this page as

  8. Resignation letter question.

    RNBearColumbus replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you have reason to believe that the DON is a hateful witch and might try to deny receiving your resignation letter, and then try to terminate you, (Perhaps in order to avoid paying you for...

  9. Scared of losing my licence...

    RNBearColumbus replied to Maine's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Get. Out. Of. There. NOW. (Or as soon as you can, I know it's hard to look for and land a job these days.) The things you describe are (if you are describing them accurately,) the kind of things that...

  10. Lpn in Management

    RNBearColumbus replied to misscutiecute2010's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As a LPN that has been in management positions in the past, I can attempt an answer. (But of course, the best answer would come from your BON) Most nurse practice acts prohibit LPNs from acting in a...

  11. I just need to vent to people who understand

    RNBearColumbus replied to thisismyname's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Been in LTC for nearly 7 years myself, and the most important thing I learned that made my life easier was this: On any given day, 10% of your patients will take up 75% of your time. These are the...

  12. Tell me some things I can to do be treasured by LTC

    RNBearColumbus replied to Vtachy1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'll second what the previous responders have said, and add that I think of working with hospice nurses as a partnership. We work together to make sure that the patient and family are supported and...

  13. obtaining UA/C&S in LTC

    RNBearColumbus replied to nursegreenbean's topic in General Nursing

    Here's my way of determining how I'm going to go about getting a sample: If the resident is continent and can tell me or the STNA that they need to urinate, I will go ahead and use clean catch...

  14. Im really confused???

    RNBearColumbus replied to sotochristine's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Completing the LPN program will enable you to enter the workforce as a nurse a lot sooner. In some settings, such as long term care, there really isn't that much of a difference between what a LPN can...

  15. Felbry college in columbus

    RNBearColumbus replied to klausybear's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi there! Columbus LPN here... Felbry is a fairly new player in the Columbus area, and doesn't have much of a reputation. In fact, they are so new that they don't even have a rating on the BBB web...

  16. Has anyone gone through Excelsior College for their LPN to ADN bridge program?

    RNBearColumbus replied to Mary Ann McMahon's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi there! Ohio LPN here (CSCC Cohort 3!) and current Excelsior student. Excelsior is more than doable, just be careful not to get hooked into a long term study materials contract with places like...

  17. Most important thing to know in LTC

    RNBearColumbus replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Realize that on any given day, a small percentage of your residents will need the majority of your time. Most of your patients will only need you to give them their meds, and then you can move along....

  18. Should I become a nurse ?

    RNBearColumbus replied to Arvin Vo's topic in Men in Nursing

    So where do you live that the people around you think like that? The Stoneage? They are full of it. Jobs in nursing are no more hard to find for men than for women. I'm not even going to address...

  19. Nursing home

    RNBearColumbus replied to username33's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Having worked in long her / skilled rehab since graduation, I would not recommend a job in skilled rehab as your first job. Work on a regular long term wing for bit first, learn the time management...

  20. two Qs about administering insulin

    RNBearColumbus replied to neurontin's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    True, as is Levamir. (Neither of which should be mixed with any other type of

  21. two Qs about administering insulin

    RNBearColumbus replied to neurontin's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    1:Yes. Insulin should be administered at room temperature, to make the injections more comfortable for the patient. (Unopened insulin vials should still be stored in the refrigerator, while opened...

  22. LTC?

    RNBearColumbus replied to missT2011's topic in Nursing Career

    That might be a challenge, but if you remember to treat the other CNAs the way you iced being treated by the nurses you worked with when you were a CNA, you'll do

  23. Help confused...HHA, CNA or LPN?

    RNBearColumbus replied to kopmom's topic in Nursing Career

    I'll leave the PA specifics to others, but I can offer some answers to your other questions: How is the training/schooling different for each? HHA and CNA training is usually only a few weeks long,...

  24. LTC?

    RNBearColumbus replied to missT2011's topic in Nursing Career

    If they have a job for you, take it. You know the facility, you know the residents, and you know the rest of the staff. Making the transition from CNA to nurse there will be easier than if you were...

  25. Anyone else feel like they got "shafted" in clinicals?

    RNBearColumbus replied to forgop's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I was left standing in the hall way while my female classmates were allowed to witness a lady partsl birth. BUT, i had a great instructor who noticed that a C-section was about to be done, and she...