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    LTC facility trying to fire me over refusing to take on 50 residents

    lifelearningrn replied to NurseGeorgiapeach's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Maybe after 9 years it'll be doable for me too... hopefully sooner. I think for a relative newbie, it's too much to expect.. I know one of the nurses at my facility can do 50 pts in her sleep- but...
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    LTC facility trying to fire me over refusing to take on 50 residents

    lifelearningrn replied to NurseGeorgiapeach's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've worked 2-10 shift with 24 pts in ortho/rehab LTC and between 6-10 I had admissions, discharges and med passes-- I was there until past midnight and still had hours of paper work waiting for me...
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    RT vs. RN? Is RT a useless profession?

    lifelearningrn replied to AspiringRN27's topic in Nursing Career

    RT's have extensive knowledge in the respiratory system- that is their main focus-- while LVNs and RNs are learning about every system some, RTs are learning everything about one system in depth. No,...
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    RT vs. nursing?

    lifelearningrn replied to RNtobe23's topic in Nursing Career

    MA's can't do the same thing. Most RNs in doctor's offices triage calls and perform physical assessments, which MAs aren't trained to do outside of vitals parameters. The scope for nurses is a bit...
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    Been Working 2 Months, Just Got Called to Interview Somewhere I applied Months Ago

    lifelearningrn posted a topic in Nursing Career

    After months of searching, and with the help of a former classmate, I was able to land a job in a SNF back in mid-may. The facility pays decent, I like my co-workers and the facility in general, I...
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    Been Working 2 Months, Just Got Called to Interview Somewhere I applied Months Ago

    lifelearningrn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, I interviewed and was offered a position, better hours, better money (over $3/hr more), closer to home (A LOT), and much better benefits. At this point, I don't know how I can turn it down! I'm...
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    Been Working 2 Months, Just Got Called to Interview Somewhere I applied Months Ago

    lifelearningrn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you all for your advice. I'm going to go to the interview and will definitely be interviewing them at the same time. I'll let y'all know how it
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    2014's Best & Worst States for Nurses

    lifelearningrn replied to HouTx's topic in Nursing Career

    Which is strange considering we have the biggest and best medical center in the world. Of course, Texas is huge and spread out... I'm sure Houston would rate high on cities with lots of medical...
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    RN-BSN

    lifelearningrn replied to kimd_RN's topic in Nursing Career

    That is in Texas, isn't it? I think it's on par with the other for-profit online/weekender type schools-- (even though it might technically be considered a private- not for profit) overpriced and...
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    So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    lifelearningrn replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    I've been on the ortho/rehab floor of a SNF for about 6 weeks now, and I've had patients (many) who expect their PRN narcotics q4hours from the day they come in (24-72 hrs post-op) to the day they...
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    How difficult would you personally rate your RN to BSN program?

    lifelearningrn replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I went with a traditional B.S. in nursing (not a bridge) and it seems like two very different programs at my school. Some of the classes were the same, like the intro to research, geriatrics,...
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    Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

    lifelearningrn replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My guess is this person subscribes to the belief that Obama (or liberals in general) want to 'equalize'
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    LTC / Rehab...as bad as they say?

    lifelearningrn replied to blackvans1234's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work on the ortho rehab floor in a SNF and I wont lie, it's a different world from my hospital clinicals. Having said that, I love it, even though I have 24 patients and feel lost a lot of the time....
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    Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

    lifelearningrn replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I definitely think badges should have R.N. or L.P.N./L.V.N. Those are titles earned and licenses you're working
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    New Grad=No experience HELP!

    lifelearningrn replied to jessica8302's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Pound the pavement and apply in person.. network with classmates. That is what helped me land a
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    Does anyone LOVE long term care??

    lifelearningrn replied to katy417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new RN working on the ortho/rehab floor of a SNF and love it. I don't love the crappy staffing and $$$$$ hungry corporate culture that keeps us overworked and understaffed.. but love the...
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    Unsafe working conditions

    lifelearningrn replied to nursehaley91's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Administrators are motivated by $$$$ and not safety.. I understand your wanting to stick with your staff and residents. No easy
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    Why is LTC so hated

    lifelearningrn replied to MadameFreckles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My SNF pays more than the hospitals for a new RN... I guess it depends on where you
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    New Grad RN- Being "Charge Nurse" over seasoned LVNs and CNAs

    lifelearningrn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi everyone! I'm a new nurse, I've been working about 5 weeks now in a SNF, the first couple of weeks I was on a sub-acute floor and for the past few weeks I've been on the ortho-rehab floor. Because...
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    What eveyone should know before working in an assisted living facility.

    lifelearningrn replied to sandygirl123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was under the impression assisted living the residents were independent for the most
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    BSN from 4 year program required

    lifelearningrn replied to tokmom's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm not sure the difference. They are all B.S. degrees in nursing, no? My university had a traditional B.S. in nursing track and an RN-BSN bridge program. Two separate programs but both required the...
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    New Grad RN- Being "Charge Nurse" over seasoned LVNs and CNAs

    lifelearningrn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you all for the advice. I'm going to incorporate all your ideas in my daily plans.
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    New Grad RN- Being "Charge Nurse" over seasoned LVNs and CNAs

    lifelearningrn replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Any
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    Administer insulin when glucose is 53?

    lifelearningrn replied to Trixyp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new nurse so I'd have been a little confused of how to handle this too... however, I think had it been one of my patients, I would have held the insulin, given her some juice, recheck in 15 and...
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    Do you need all those degrees?

    lifelearningrn replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think it's none of your concern how many degrees another person has. If they want to learn and earn, that is their business. I can't for the life of me understand why people need $300 purses, flat...