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  1. Love the idea of LTC...

    emptyboxcars posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Years ago, I worked as a secretary in LTC. This is actually a big reason why I decided to pursue nursing. I *loved* working in the environment and developing long-term relationships with the...

  2. Love the idea of LTC...

    emptyboxcars replied to emptyboxcars's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the feedback. I should clarify that my background comes from Assisted Living Homes and Nursing Homes...would these areas be a good fit for a new

  3. Calling Nurse Managers for jobs

    emptyboxcars replied to NICUPICURN's topic in General Nursing

    How is the best way to find out the name of the nurse manager? Will the receptionist on the hospital's main line know the name? Will I need to speak to someone in the department to find it out? I...

  4. Lortab prescription question

    emptyboxcars posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I am a student with a question on a recent prescription for my son. He weighs 36 lbs and was prescribed hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Lortab) oral solution 7 mL q4-6 hrs PRN. I looked up the medication...

  5. Lortab prescription question

    emptyboxcars replied to emptyboxcars's topic in Patient Medications

    Thanks for the response. Yes, I had looked it up in Davis' Drug Guide and it recommended 0.14 mg/kg q 4-6 h (which would put him at 2.29 mg (this is roughly about 4.58 mL since the concentration is...

  6. Counting Respirations

    emptyboxcars posted a topic in General Students

    I am not in my first semester, but I'm still having trouble counting respirations while having distractions. I still have to act like I'm counting the pulse "for a full minute" and count respirations...

  7. Next best place to preceptorship if I want to be a NICU nurse?

    emptyboxcars posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My school does not offer a NICU preceptorship, but I am interested in working as a NICU nurse after graduation. I have the options of med-surg, pediatric floor, ICU, telemetry floor, and OB floor....

  8. Counting Respirations

    emptyboxcars replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the feedback everyone. I have counted respirations while the patient is sleeping as well. That works great. I also like the idea of just telling the patient I'm going to take their pulse...

  9. Counting Respirations

    emptyboxcars replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    wow. i can't believe people actually do that. that's

  10. Counting Respirations

    emptyboxcars replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    Cuddleswithpuddles...Do you count respirations for a full 30 seconds? Or are you doing it for 15? I'm required to do it the full 30

  11. Are doctor offices likely to hire new grad RNs?

    emptyboxcars replied to emptyboxcars's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks, Stefunny, for this perspective. Interestingly enough, I'm beginning to find myself thinking I may explore the hospital option a little further before giving up on it. Perhaps I will enjoy...

  12. Are doctor offices likely to hire new grad RNs?

    emptyboxcars replied to emptyboxcars's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks again for all of the feedback. I will look more closely at OR, Psych., and ambulatory care settings. Are they any other recommendations? I've heard mixed reviews about Rehab, so not sure...

  13. Are doctor offices likely to hire new grad RNs?

    emptyboxcars replied to emptyboxcars's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I appreciate everyone's comments thus far. Well, it sounds like I may have a chance at getting into an office, but it will depend on the climate of the offices in my area. I am willing to take a...

  14. Are doctor's offices likely to hire new grad RNs?

    emptyboxcars posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I am strongly considering seeking employment in an office as a new grad. Are offices open to hiring new grads? Or do they prefer experienced RNs? I would very much like to go straight into an...

  15. Are doctor offices likely to hire new grad RNs?

    emptyboxcars replied to emptyboxcars's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do Urgent Care facilities typically hire RNs over LPNs and CMAs? If so, do they hire new grads or do they prefer experienced RNs? Are there any other positions out there that are similar to office...

  16. Are doctor offices likely to hire new grad RNs?

    emptyboxcars replied to emptyboxcars's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in NC. I have considered LTC, and am still considering it, but have heard some horror stories about how thin they stretch the staff members in relation to the level of care needed by the...

  17. How do I get a job in a doctor's office?

    emptyboxcars replied to JourneyRN's topic in Pediatric

    I, too, am curious about this. I feel much like the

  18. Is nursing school bad for my health? Will it be the same as a nurse?

    emptyboxcars posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have one year left as a nursing school student. I have a 15 year history of knee pain (due to pronation), which has been getting worse the last few years. Since starting school, I've been...

  19. Is nursing school bad for my health? Will it be the same as a nurse?

    emptyboxcars replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that I need to work on stress management. However, I think there's something to be said for an office job at a small business vs. a nursing position at a busy hospital. I know my limitations...

  20. Anxiety....I hate it.

    emptyboxcars replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone recommend any homeopathic remedies for anxiety that have been proven to

  21. Considering LTC in the future

    emptyboxcars replied to iwillact's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Not to sabotage the thread, but debRN 0417, can you tell me more about what it is like to work in a LTC facility? I am a nursing student who would love to work in an assisted living home or nursing...

  22. New grad and I love my job!

    emptyboxcars replied to 1968cowgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am very curious to hear what it is like working in a LTC facility as a new grad. I would love this environment (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, etc.) - love the idea of working with the same...

  23. A hospital nurse vs. an office nurse?

    emptyboxcars posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am still in school and have only been exposed to the hospital setting for clinicals. However, I'm curious to hear how a nurse would compare the two environments. There are some obvious...

  24. HELP: First year nursing student

    emptyboxcars replied to JleeD's topic in Nursing Career

    The first semester is a doozy. I am a student as well, and that first semester can be tough. By the second semester, you'll know what to expect and things will come easier to you. I would not give...

  25. Which nursing careers would be best for me?

    emptyboxcars posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am a student nurse working toward an RN degree. My instructors have told me I'm doing an excellent job and that I'm analytical, but that I can get too anxious sometimes and need to relax. I *love*...