lifelearningrn BSN, RN

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  1. lifelearningrn

    It's Wrong! (A night shift perspective)

    lifelearningrn replied to Sixtyseven's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Places like yours don't seem to be the norm, CapecodMermaid. Does your facility accept medicaid? How does it compare to the cost of other facilities? In my area, I have noticed the nicest places...
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    The Right to Die

    lifelearningrn replied to BabyGirl1979's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it's sad that the POA is already going against the patient's wishes.. and hospice should definitely be educating the family on hospice and EOL care. I agree with you, the patient should have...
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    Can a patient video tape me?

    lifelearningrn replied to MirwinRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    At the LTC facility I just left, there is a sign posted on the door as you enter the building claiming that some residents, or resident families may have video monitoring devices set up on their...
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    ltc and a lawsuit.

    lifelearningrn replied to psychgeribuff's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Great news about you having insurance!! (I took the advice here and purchased it too!) I hope things settle down soon, bad press can be
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    ltc and a lawsuit.

    lifelearningrn replied to psychgeribuff's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unfortunately, liability insurance will only help with FUTURE incidents, not the current one, if she is, in fact, named in the lawsuit. Definitely know that there are lawsuits filed all the time...
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    Strange interview... Input requested

    lifelearningrn replied to ddl77's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think you're in a good position. Not all jobs hire on the spot. The fact that they gave you a 'tour' is a good sign, imho.. A couple of weeks ago I had an interview that I was pretty sure I bombed...
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    Do you think nursing programs can benefit from more rigorous prerequisites?

    lifelearningrn replied to richardgecko's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was required to take chemistry (agree learning dimensional analysis made med calculations a breeze for me in nursing school) prior to nursing school, along with statistics, microbiology, A&P I...
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    New Grad+Per Diem=Success?

    lifelearningrn replied to livethequestions14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd apply and see where it takes me. Most per diem jobs want experience too, unfortunately. Have you applied in person to any of the nursing homes? I find when you go in and fill out the application,...
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    Resource Help

    lifelearningrn replied to ddsmith's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I find this site to be the most valuable resource for nurses available.
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    The imposition of chemical restraints...

    lifelearningrn replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is the MDS nurse trying to justify billing or something? I'm confused as to why she is asking for meds to be given in this manner when she isn't the nurse directly caring for these patients? I'm new...
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    The imposition of chemical restraints...

    lifelearningrn replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    PRN is just that, PRN. If doc wanted it scheduled, it would be scheduled. Why is the nurse asking to give pain meds to a patient not in
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    new position and still not satisfied

    lifelearningrn replied to wanna b's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm in no position to council you, since I'm about to start my third nursing job in 4 months. I started my career in a SNF, a job that I actually really enjoyed but was a very long commute, very...
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    Suspend within 1 month of hire

    lifelearningrn replied to berhaelee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel like suspension is harsh for a self-reported, honest error. 20 patients for a brand new nurse is rough, and if they have thrown you to the wolves and then suspended you for making an error,...
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    from the VA to private sector ED

    lifelearningrn replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Nursing Career

    The benefits of working in a federal government job alone would keep me at the VA.. I think it's very prudent of you to be thinking about the long term benefits and retirement. Chances of you...
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    Sub Acute floor job offer.

    lifelearningrn replied to jar312's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Take it and keep
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    Was nursing a good choice?

    lifelearningrn replied to LWMG's topic in Nursing Career

    Sadly, this is not entirely true. Many hospitals/markets pay to sponsor people to come here from other countries (e.g. Philippians) and work as
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    Was nursing a good choice?

    lifelearningrn replied to LWMG's topic in Nursing Career

    Just a few short years ago, I came to this site with some of the same realizations about my choice to go into nursing. This site has been a valuable tool throughout the entire process, so if you...
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    Base pay of RN BSN in LTC

    lifelearningrn replied to RNinject's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First job, $27, second (2 months later) $28 + $2 NOC
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    Losing patience with residents.

    lifelearningrn replied to Sbrewster's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree an AAOx3 throwing stuff because he isn't getting his way is unacceptable behavior. At my facility, we have patients that should have 1:1 around the clock, but because of financial reasons, it...
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    Other shifts telling us which PRNs to give...

    lifelearningrn replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If that is the case, call the doc and get the medication scheduled, OR, medicate at the beginning of YOUR
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    Other shifts telling us which PRNs to give...

    lifelearningrn replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They want you to make their job easier by getting them nice and sedated prior to their shift. I've had nurses ask me to do the same, especially with a particular trach patient who apparently on...
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    Working for Hospice?

    lifelearningrn replied to nurseontheway's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    May I ask what it is you hate about
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    Discrimination Against ER Nurses?

    lifelearningrn replied to DaveBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Nursing schools are still selling students on the "sky is the limit" when you graduate myth. I graduated from a highly respected BSN program from a state university in December, and I don't know how...
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    Discrimination Against ER Nurses?

    lifelearningrn replied to DaveBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you considered relocating to Houston? Lots more opportunities here for experienced nurses, especially ER nurses (tons of free standing ERs here looking for help). Methodist is a well respected...
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    Anyone Else Feel Trapped in Nursing?

    lifelearningrn replied to westieluv's topic in Nursing Career

    You have to do what is best for YOU. I just put in two weeks after going off of my orientation in a SNF (and the very nice HR manager called, asking me to reconsider because they really want me to...