rnrainy

rnrainy

Hospice, cardiac Tele, psych, agency'

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  1. holistic vs. traditional nursing

    rnrainy replied to httamli's topic in Holistic

    Holistic nursing is many things. The way I started to understand this concept was to understand Maslow's Hierachy. When you care for people as a nurse, you meet the basic needs first and THEN you...

  2. Looking for work in hospital >:(

    rnrainy replied to miMOMMYof3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a nurse case manager with a large home health care company based in southeastern Michigan with multiple divisions. We have positions available with great pay! Send me a message if you are...

  3. Cm is a thankless job!

    rnrainy replied to lisa41rn's topic in Case Management

    There will always be that one client who will make it worthwhile. You are only responsible for yourself and can't help what others portray...that being said, you don't know the dynamics behind each...

  4. Day in the Life of a Case Manager?

    rnrainy replied to Thephoenixrises's topic in Case Management

    It really depends on the type of floor and number of beds. The hardest part is knowing your resources! On my old cardiac floor, a nurse case manager would depend on the nurses on the floor to...

  5. Lpn with a new Case Manager Position :)

    rnrainy replied to JennyLunaLPN's topic in Case Management

    I would be scared of a company hiring a fresh nurse...most case managers I know where nurses for 10+ years. I know after just 2 I got a good position with a high ranking home health care company as a...

  6. HELP! Full-time job with nursing school, will that work?

    rnrainy replied to mabdirahman's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on how much you need the money NOW. I say this because you need to give 100% to nursing school, or it may cost you in the end (paying for another semester, not passing your boards,...

  7. NCLEX / HESI Study Guide

    rnrainy replied to jay dickson's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    One more thing....KAPLAN's answer

  8. NCLEX / HESI Study Guide

    rnrainy replied to jay dickson's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Pretty

  9. Plan of care for jehovah witness with blood loss

    rnrainy replied to sarymil's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I grew up as a Jehovah's Witness, so here's what I know. Witnessess believe blood from others is unclean, and this is supported by scripture. When Witnessess go to surgery, I have seen better...

  10. very basic IVPB question

    rnrainy replied to ivyjean's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Besides IV compatibility, it is important to consider why the fluids are prescribed and the patient's medical condition. For instance, I wouldn't bolus any fluids AND piggyback without very close...

  11. What is psych nursing like exactly?

    rnrainy replied to Nurse4life09's topic in Psychiatric

    I was on a cardiac step down unit for a year before going to psych and it is not easy, or easier! My unit is 8 hours, probably because 12 hours is too much for a person to deal with, so I am now on...

  12. Psych or Cancer?

    rnrainy replied to Burgh_Student's topic in Nursing Career

    I had a year on cardiac tele before going to psych, and for that I am forever grateful. I can't see being turned off from nursing because a certain floor/field doesn't work for you. Each field has...

  13. First CNA/Clinical Job interview on hopistal Psych Floor

    rnrainy replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been on my psych floor for 6 months now and I know ALL units are different but most interviews I have been to are the same. You need to give honest answers to such questions like "What are your...

  14. Baker College - Auburn Hills - LPN - questions

    rnrainy replied to nursing123098's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I attended Baker and got in my first try with less than perfect NET and a 3.9 GPA. Then I know of people who had a perfect 14 points and were refused after 3 applications (the most Baker allows). I...

  15. do you find it hard to find jobs in other field after Psych?

    rnrainy replied to jxRN's topic in Psychiatric

    After spending a little over a year on a cardiac/tele unit, I switched to psych. Nurses on this unit are not pulled to any other unit on the hospital, because the focus is mainly mental health. While...

  16. What a difference a year makes!

    rnrainy posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I grew up trusting others and understood the importance of caring for others, along with myself. I went to a nursing program that focused on Jean Watson and her 10 Carative Factors and considered the...

  17. What a difference a year makes!

    rnrainy replied to rnrainy's topic in Psychiatric

    What a wonderful response! You articulated my thoughts exactly! Although, there are alot of hurdles to overcome on this unit, I am still enjoying my contribution to the floor AND the hospital....

  18. Working during nursing school

    rnrainy replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    I found that the individuals who had a job related to nursing (nurse tech, patient care tech) had an easier transition into the profession and where confident in themselves. I needed the money during...

  19. Salary info help needed

    rnrainy replied to WondeR.N.'s topic in School

    Go to Salary.com It's free, you type in where you want to work and what type of degree you want, it will give you a very accurate report. Since you posted to my thread after you got your job, I'm...

  20. What a difference a year makes!

    rnrainy replied to rnrainy's topic in Psychiatric

    Broke New Grad...all of us where new grads at one time, and most of us where broke. When I left my first position, even with shining references from other nurses, college professors, Doctors, Social...

  21. What a difference a year makes!

    rnrainy replied to rnrainy's topic in Psychiatric

    People may perceive things any way they wish. I wrote how I felt in a public forum so I can accept that. Of course, I will always marvel at how someone can have a hundred strengths and some people...

  22. Who has the most "gravy" RN job ever?

    rnrainy replied to OnaTrek's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone I know says I have the easiest job ever as a psych nurse. It is medically easier than other floors I have been on, but can wear you out in other ways. My dad always told me if you love your...

  23. What a difference a year makes!

    rnrainy replied to rnrainy's topic in Psychiatric

    After pondering over that paragraph, I ended it with the one sentence you didn't include. "My VERY experienced peers respect me and what I have to offer my team". My hero's include anyone with more...

  24. First Year After Nursing Licensure-My Story by nrsnic

    rnrainy replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sucks, doesn't it? A person with a heart of gold who practices with honesty and integrity gets the short end of the stick. It happens all the time and I know how you feel because it just happened...

  25. Hospice Nurses...please read my thread

    rnrainy replied to Werblessed's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I could have been the one to write the first 2 paragraphs of your post, Mary. That is exactly how I feel, and I am so thrilled to know I am not alone out here. Thank you for your...