misschiatia

misschiatia

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  1. Hurting

    misschiatia replied to pookiesmom's topic in General Nursing

    I have never been fired from a job, I'm sure it's not fun. But i HAVE made med errors before, made bad judgements, had bad outcomes, and generally just really not been perfect. If we are the sum of...

  2. New nurses thinking of leaving nursing

    misschiatia replied to mswim's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your fellow nurses, (those backstabbing, judgemental, and backbiting people) are probably just as frustrated as you are. They just know the job better and have been hoping things would change longer...

  3. New Grad Advice

    misschiatia replied to tc3214's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It takes years to begin to realize your full potential in any job, but particularly in nursing. Knowing what to do instills self confidence and encourages confidence from your patients. The more...

  4. SNF/nares MRSA

    misschiatia replied to pistolchick's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, if someone is positive for MRSA, they are put on isolation until we can definitively show that the infection has cleared or is no longer contagious to others(keeping the expectation in mind that...

  5. SNF/nares MRSA

    misschiatia replied to pistolchick's topic in General Nursing

    I work in long term care. You have to keep in mind that a successful nursing home feels like "home". The idea is to care for and treat chronic and emerging medical conditions, while minimizing the...

  6. how to stop fellow nurse from escalating an argument

    misschiatia replied to newsupernurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In nursing, we have to get along with all kinds. And I do mean all kinds of people. You are going to have to learn to interact with people you don't like, or who don't like you, or who have poor...

  7. LTC versus Hospital?

    misschiatia replied to critical thinker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have managed to work in geriatrics for 90%+ of my career. I choose the geriatric population because I have so much respect for them and I truly enjoy working with the same group of people every day....

  8. Electronic Charting Responsibilities

    misschiatia replied to bethann27's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your staffing ratio is sounding pretty good from the outside looking in. Your CNA's have only 5 residents each. Thats pretty good in LTC. But with no CMT, you are probably pretty busy. Does the...

  9. License reinstated but no one will hire me

    misschiatia replied to 47lpn's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I agree with mama merlie. I would not necessarily include all of that information on my resume (if possible).And as Pennyaline said, think about whether or not you're required to tell future...

  10. Electronic Charting Responsibilities

    misschiatia replied to bethann27's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nurses at the LTC where i work are required to input dr orders, use electronic MAR and document skilled assessments as well as charting by exception, keeping up with and arranging transportation with...

  11. Electronic Charting Responsibilities

    misschiatia replied to bethann27's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you have a CMT? What about your pt staff ratio? Is it one nurse with no cmt and 3cnas for 50 pts(10 of them medically complex/fresh from the hospital) or is it 1 nurse with a CMT to pass her pills...

  12. Hazards, Risks, and Problems w/ Nursing

    misschiatia replied to SuperDuperSuper's topic in General Nursing

    In a nutshell, that covers it. I mean, what is your experience in nursing? I have been a nurse since 19(started as a CNA, LPN at 24, RN at 33). I have never been injured at work, and i have never...

  13. Finally landed an interview!!!

    misschiatia replied to McBx3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Come in with a smile and direct eye contact. Come on time. Bring your enthusiasm and a strong desire to do a good job. Be honest, but focus on your positives: "No, i've never done that procedure...

  14. Should I finish RN program at age 51?

    misschiatia replied to Sherriblu's topic in General Nursing

    Never stop chasing your dreams. Never stop growing. My grandmother started community college after the age of 60(i dont remember how old but i know she was well over 60) to study ministry because...

  15. Am I overreacting?

    misschiatia replied to annaRNC's topic in General Nursing

    Hell no you were not out of line. Thank god it was a pediatric patient and couldnt understand what they said or take offense at thier reluctance to interact with him/her. What level of nursing...

  16. One Year.... and I am still miserable

    misschiatia replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Of course she can report any incompetent nurse to the state board if she wants to. And that is as it should be. Incompetent nurses are a threat to the public and make us all look bad. But...

  17. New grad wanting to specialize one day...

    misschiatia replied to jmokeefe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i had a friend that graduated from RN school with me that started work immediately after graduation in a job on the labor and delivery floor at a hospital where we had clinicals. But she was a CNA in...

  18. Advice Needed? Should I do this?

    misschiatia replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    If you have an experienced nurse willing to work with/train you for 2 weeks then that is truly an opportunity. Think about it. Experienced, older nurses that are willing to teach can be hard to...

  19. Help, I have a test tommorow, question

    misschiatia replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    I think that test question was on my boards. And i think that might be precisely the reason i didn't go into trauma, ER, or

  20. Where in the US or abroad are new grads being hired?

    misschiatia replied to WrigleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I live in the midwest. Actually live in metro east illinois and cross the mississispi to go to work in St. Louis every day. St. Louis, Mo. is a relatively large city(not new york or la by any...

  21. Re: nursing duties and nurse/pt. ratio

    misschiatia replied to supernurse1230's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I tend to agree with valerie. My home has 67 residents in the building. Our lowest staffing ratio is on NOCs when we try to staff 2 nurses and 4 cnas. At the very least we have a nurse a cmt and 3...

  22. Belly Dancers: appropriate entertainment for LTC residents?

    misschiatia replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nurse manager in long term care. How many times have i heard residents and families talk about the activities offered, like, "my mom's not really in to bingo and cookie baking, so i understand...

  23. Need some help translating!

    misschiatia replied to areawoman's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, Mytoon, just want to let you know that your explanation was very informative to a 15+ year alumni to nursing, not pitiful at all. I work long term care, so i get that same feeling, like, you...

  24. 2004-2005 NCLEX-RN Exam Study Guide Book too old?

    misschiatia replied to AngelaTris24's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you are spending $1000's on your nursing education. You only really get it once.Unless you go back. But still your foundation of nursing knowledge is really important.Dont shortchange yourself. If...

  25. I took a " mental health day" today

    misschiatia replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for approx 15 years(more if you count CNA experience). I spent 10 years as an LPN and the last 5 as an RN. I have found mental health days to be absolutely essential to maintaining...