KaitRN

KaitRN

LTC, New to Tele/ Cardiac!

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  1. the main differences between LTC and acute care?

    KaitRN replied to cherubhipster's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I started in LTC as a new grad, I found there was a lot to remember, but once you got a routine down, you were golden!! Is your facility computerized? I'm sure that will make a huge difference in...

  2. Help speeding up

    KaitRN replied to Cranberrygirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Designate your vitals for your CNA's to do! (Unless you need to do a BP for a parameter). I know they have alot to do as well, but you cannot waste your time doing vitals too!! 40 patients is awful, I...

  3. Nursing and dealing with death

    KaitRN replied to borinick1492's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, they do. It depends what type of nursing you go into, but with the economy he way it is nowadays, many nurses are starting off in long term care. You have to come to grips with the fact that...

  4. How many New Grads from 2009 still don't have jobs?

    KaitRN replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in 2009 and always swore I would NEVER work in LTC. Welp, guess what? I ended up waitressing until taking a job in a LTC/ Rehab facility... I put in my dues. It definitely wasn't great,...

  5. where to get malpractice insurance

    KaitRN replied to mochamocha's topic in General Nursing

    I do NSO.. It was only i think $40 last year bc i was a new grad. just got my bill for the upcoming year: around $90... Not too bad for a whole year! You never know when you may need it, god forbid......

  6. Have to work 2 more weeks after resignation -- need advice

    KaitRN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for about 3 weeks after my resignation. Word of course got around that I was leaving (the DON told people, which I don't think is professional but that's besides the point!), but I have to...

  7. LTC to cardiac critical care..

    KaitRN replied to KaitRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you guys!!!! I just downloaded the instant ecg app. thank you for the suggestions everyone! I have a lot of work to do

  8. LTC to cardiac critical care..

    KaitRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! For the past year I've been working as an RN (new grad) in LTC/ SNF... Recently I was offered a job at a local community hospital on a cardiac/ tele critical care unit. I'm so excited, I feel...

  9. Textbook Question

    KaitRN replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I just moved as well and sold all of them on Ebay except the ones i think i may use (drug guide, math for meds, fon, medsurg, tabers dictionary, etc.) Also I took Kaplan and kept that course book...

  10. Would I be a terrible person if . . . ?

    KaitRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Ruby I am so sorry you are facing this. Thoughts and prayers go out to you... As a nurse for the past year in long term care, alzhiemers patients can find joy in things, but like another said, simple...

  11. Clogged feeding tubes

    KaitRN replied to Phillygryl's topic in General Nursing

    If warm coke/ gingerale/ cran juice doesn't work, milking the tube is almost a sure-fire way to get it unclogged. (I learned this when working at a LTC from an older nurse. I'm not sure if this...

  12. USA Today Article

    KaitRN replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    amen to that! it seems that the public still thinks nursing jobs are easy to come by. People have looked at me like I have 3 heads when I've told them I'm having difficulty finding a job. "But nurses...

  13. failed nclex, what DIDN'T you do the 1st time?

    KaitRN replied to nurse1219's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My thoughts exactly- Kaplan was the best thing I've ever invested in! Just do those questions and read that Course Book!!!!!! The questions are the best thing you can do to prepare because it IS all...

  14. Job Dilemma! (long sry!)

    KaitRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, So I just came back from an interview at a high poverty area community hospital, and was basically hired on the spot for an Intermediate Care Unit Cardiac/ Telemetry step down! (given...

  15. Job Dilemma! (long sry!)

    KaitRN replied to KaitRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I am leaning towards the cardiac unit as well.. Im quite nervous though, cardiac wasn't my strongest point in school. I'll definitely need to brush up on EKG's and rhythm strips but...

  16. can I get licensed?

    KaitRN replied to iamanon's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You're not alone. When I was 19, I tried to buy beer with a fake ID. Didn't even get arrested for it, just got a court summons and was asked to pay a fine. Didn't think it would ever show up again on...

  17. Travis AFB area- nursing jobs?

    KaitRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi there, My boyfriend is in the Air Force and was offered a great job at Travis AFB in Fairfield, CA.. We have discussed moving to a different area of the country, due to the fact that nursing jobs...

  18. Tube delivered meds

    KaitRN replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    *text book answer* Crush each seperately and administer seperately with 15-30 cc of warm h20 in between.. In the real world, I don't have time to give them all seperately!! But I guess use your own...

  19. Travis AFB area- nursing jobs?

    KaitRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, My boyfriend is in the Air Force and was offered a great job at Travis AFB in Fairfield, CA.. We have discussed moving to a different area of the country, due to the fact that nursing jobs...

  20. Travis AFB area- nursing jobs?

    KaitRN replied to KaitRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much guys. I will definitely look into the job postings on travis afb treatment center and also LTC facilities in the area.. The SNF that I work for now is part of a big corporation that has...

  21. Travis AFB area- nursing jobs?

    KaitRN replied to KaitRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much Chico David RN!! Very helpful. I will look into all of those! Much

  22. Do doctors really yell at you, and get away with it?

    KaitRN replied to copyandpaste's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a SNF/ Rehab facility where we report to an MD who calls in once a shift. As a new grad, I can assure you, the first time he yelled at me and became impatient with me I wanted to cry!!!...

  23. New to LTC and to Nursing!

    KaitRN replied to kfarinato's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is the same ratio at my facility as well. I graduated in May and got my first job at a SNF/ LTC facility in Sept and have been there since. It is scary at first having that many patients and so...

  24. New Grads... Is Anyone Addressing The Issue?

    KaitRN replied to Lisa From Maui's topic in General Nursing

    Hello there, I think any small state is having a difficult time due to the amount of nursing schools/ new grads being produced and the amount of hospitals in that one area. I live in Rhode Island and...

  25. Need some help. Venting/ questions!!

    KaitRN replied to KaitRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the posts and encouragement everyone! I am actually looking to move to Florida soon with my fiance (he's in the military so we are very lucky that his job is as flexible as mine...