jesuslovesme

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1. Trying to Hang In There

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

   You sound like a great nurse. The majority of my classmates wanted to work in ER, ICU or Mother/Baby. I was one of a few who wanted to work in Geriatrics or Psych. Maybe someday I will work in a...

2. Trying to Hang In There

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

   I wish you well, always

3. Trying to Hang In There

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

   They mostly get angry if the admit arrives before 10pm. They feel if the admit arrived before 10pm how come you did not complete it. I have had admits arrive at 5pm, one of the worst times. It...

4. Trying to Hang In There

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

   Thanks, I will be looking into this matter with the labor board. From now on when I get a late admission I will do the assessment and verify the meds, and will endorse whatever I did not complete to...

5. Trying to Hang In There

   jesuslovesme posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi, fellow nurses. I am a RN, I have roughly 4 months of experience at my first nursing job in long term care. I work 3-11 shift and I have to vent. I get a lot of admissions on this shift and I...

6. New Grad Job Opportunities Chicago/Suburbs

   jesuslovesme replied to jesuslovesme's topic in Illinois Nursing

   re: mother-of-2 i would try the city colleges of chicago. you can earn a rn degree at an affordable cost. their website is

7. New Grad Job Opportunities Chicago/Suburbs

   jesuslovesme replied to jesuslovesme's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Yes, I currently have a charge nurse position at a nursing rehab facility. Thanks for

8. RUSHED NARC COUNT

   jesuslovesme replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, each resident name is listed on the medication (bingo card). At my facility we must have a doctor's order for a narcotic and a written consent from the

9. RUSHED NARC COUNT

   jesuslovesme replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the responses, if this happens again I will make the DON aware. I have to be more assertive which I am

10. RUSHED NARC COUNT

    jesuslovesme posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, new grad here. The ltc (long term care) facility where I am employed as a RN, I feel rushed during the narcotic count. I thought when counting you say the name of the resident, the name of the...

11. New Grad In Need of Good Advice

    jesuslovesme replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    I will stick with 3-11 shift full-time, I will gain experience and don't have to worry about having another job to concentrate

12. New Grad In Need of Good Advice

    jesuslovesme replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the great

13. New Grad In Need of Good Advice

    jesuslovesme posted a topic in General Nursing

    What shift would you work in ltc (long term care) 7-3 or 3-11? By the way I have no kids. I heard ltc is very demanding, would you work full or part-time? 12 hour shifts are not available. Would you...

14. New Grad Job Opportunities Chicago/Suburbs

    jesuslovesme replied to jesuslovesme's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thank you I will check them

15. Med Pass 3-11 shift

    jesuslovesme replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    abbyann as a new grad i def would stay away from the 11-7 shift. i would not want to be the only nurse responsible for that many residents with no experience. anjule18 i need sleep to but i rarely get...