lifelearningrn BSN, RN

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    CCN smoking an electric cigarette at nurses station

    lifelearningrn replied to NoScrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree it's unprofessional and
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    hate CNA = hate nursing?

    lifelearningrn replied to pre-unsure's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nurses do everything CNAs do, and then all the jobs CNAs can't do, like assess, administer meds, injections, etc.. Yes, the CNAs do the majority of the 'dirty' work, as a nurse it's still your...
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    what is a typical patient load like

    lifelearningrn replied to readytobeanurse's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Maybe so- we don't have vents in our
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    what is a typical patient load like

    lifelearningrn replied to readytobeanurse's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I'm curious what the criteria differences are as far as acuity go though... I realize that LTACH are 'hospitals' and can have ICUs, but what sets a trach patient from your LTACH apart from my trach...
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    Does my name hurt my job prospects?

    lifelearningrn replied to aeris99's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm curious why you chose Mouse? Was it a nickname you decided to keep? I mean no disrespect at all, just curiosity. Perhaps it is time to go back to your given name, and perhaps use Mouse as a...
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    I Hope No One Hires You

    lifelearningrn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Being that you were still in orientation, and you attempted to contact the supervisor and tell her this job wasn't a good fit, I think this situation is acceptable. If you had finished orientation...
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    I Hope No One Hires You

    lifelearningrn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Those are all valid reasons to quit, none excuses to just not show up with no notice and refuse to answer phone calls. At the very least, call so your shift can be
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    what is a typical patient load like

    lifelearningrn replied to readytobeanurse's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I guess I'm curious how the patients are different. They usually come from the hospital after surgery or an emergency and their stay average is about 30
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    what is a typical patient load like

    lifelearningrn replied to readytobeanurse's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I'm new to this world, but we have 2 floors at my SNF that are considered LTAC with trach pateints, PEG tubes, complex wound care, IVs, etc. and the ratio is rarely less than 12:1 and often up to...
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    Why is LTC so hated

    lifelearningrn replied to MadameFreckles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new nurse at a SNF on the rehab floor. I love my patients and in general, most of the people I work with. I am having trouble with time management (24 pts) and getting everything done within my...
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    Base pay of RN BSN in LTC

    lifelearningrn replied to RNinject's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in a SNF where one floor is LTC, one is Ortho rehab, and two floors are LTAC, and new grad RNs start at $27.00. This is SE
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    Mid-Life Career Change to Nursing

    lifelearningrn replied to Mike1982's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there. UT has an accelerated BSN program, if you're willing to move to Texas. You will still have to get your nursing specific prereqs in, such as A&P 1 & 2, Microbiology, Nutrition and...
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    **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    lifelearningrn replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow- it's amazing the range from state to state and job to job. Here is mine- 1) TX 2) $27.00 3) None 4)
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    Anyone who worked at INTERIM HEALTHCARE before?

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

    How long are the visits? Are they paying mileage as well? If not, how much driving will be necessaryfor your visits? How many hours are attached to those visits in charting? Do you pay for your own...
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    Blacklisted by your Nursing School?

    lifelearningrn replied to PolishGirlRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We had a FB page for our cohort too and sometimes we did vent quite a bit.. we also had members 'sharing' the page with professors. We deleted more than one thread/post for fear that all hell would...
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    Question about A&P and nursing school future

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

    I know very few people who didn't have to work hard in A/P I and II. Nursing school is harder, but you'll get through
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    Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

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

    My B.S. in nursing degree had just as many clinical hours as ADN programs, as required by the state BON. I don't understand this idea that BSNs don't get as much clinical education. In fact, we had...
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    How long did it take you to get your first RN job?

    lifelearningrn replied to coffeemama0112's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm in Texas with a BSN- 5 months! I've put in hundreds of applications, most never called or even send a rejection email (though I did get a bunch of those). I started going into LTAC hospitals and...
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    Still no one from hospital would hire even after 1yr

    lifelearningrn replied to nneokill175's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's hundreds of hospitals, doctors, SNF, etc. in my
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    Graduated last year but struggling to find a jobg

    lifelearningrn replied to Jane47's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in December, passed mt boards in January and have had two calls and one interview (all with different hospitals). I'm feeling the squeeze, especially as a new crop of new grads are about...
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    Where are all the nurses?

    lifelearningrn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Bummer! I have sent multiple LTC facilities applications and not so much as a call back. I'm a new RN, but no scary background or anything like that.. just a previous life in customer service! I'm...
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    Where are all the nurses?

    lifelearningrn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Are you in a compact state? If so, I'd love to come work for
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    3 potential new jobs I can't decide

    lifelearningrn replied to nwatson83's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It sounds like med surge is more practical for you right now.. you can always move to OB later. I think being a single mom and working nights with a baby so young is going to take a lot out of you......
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    Concerns over job offer

    lifelearningrn replied to 2bAngilRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would take the job.. keep applying if it's not what you want, but an RN position offer is
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    Got a D in A&P 2..

    lifelearningrn replied to Tl70's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the nursing world, D is failing. You're going to have to retake the course for a better grade, and apply to schools that allow retakes. Good