NewEnglandRN

NewEnglandRN RN

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  1. recommended books

    NewEnglandRN posted a topic in Travel

    Hello, I am an RN with 8 years experience. I have not done Acute Care hands-on Nursing for 2.5 years. I have several weeks to prepare for a travel HH assignment. I was wondering if there are any "must...

  2. NEw to Home Health; need resources

    NewEnglandRN posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello, I am an RN with 8 years experience. I have not done Acute Care hands-on Nursing for 2.5 years. I have several weeks to prepare for a travel HH assignment. I was wondering if there are any...

  3. NEw to Home Health; need resources

    NewEnglandRN replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in Home Health

    I would see 6-8 patients per

  4. Anyone go through a divorce while in Nursing school?

    NewEnglandRN posted a topic in General Students

    My DH and I have been having problems for the past few years. He refuses to go to marriage counseling with me, saying "it's a waste of time." He has depression and spends no time at home with his...

  5. Medical Case Management Group (MCMG)

    NewEnglandRN replied to bknyrn's topic in Case Management

    Has anyone received work with this company

  6. Post-Offer Physical Exam?

    NewEnglandRN replied to Urban_Durga's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi there, First of all best of luck to you. It is frustrating enough to find a job in this economy, but when you have to worry about your own health issues, it is even worse. May I ask what and why...

  7. hedis outcomes or managed access

    NewEnglandRN replied to wincha's topic in Quality Improvement

    DON'T BOTHER! Was hired last year, completed the training and then my field advocate quit. I was never given assignments despite repeated promised for at least 30 hours/ week. This year they called me...

  8. Have you had a bad reaction to the H1N1 vaccine? If so what happened?

    NewEnglandRN replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I had no other side effects at all... probably had nothing to do with the vaccine. I am actually feeling more 'normal'

  9. Have you had a bad reaction to the H1N1 vaccine? If so what happened?

    NewEnglandRN replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I had the seasonal vaccine a few weeks ago with no problem. On Monday, I had the H1N1- no soreness at all, but much more concerning is that for the following two days, my balance was completely off! I...

  10. Substitute School Nursing

    NewEnglandRN posted a topic in School

    Hello! I have picked up some Substitute Nursing shifts through my local school district. There really is no training provided for Substitutes. Does anyone have any advice or tips? Can you tell me...

  11. Substitute School Nursing

    NewEnglandRN replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in School

    I would absolutely go in on my own time, but my Sub day is on Tuesday. I have another assignment the following week and will make certain to stop by earlier that week. Thanks for your

  12. What do you wash your scrubs with?

    NewEnglandRN replied to chickapea's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Tide with Downey. Always separate from my other

  13. Extra pay for charge?

    NewEnglandRN replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    $1 per hour- not worth the additional

  14. New Grad Starting Job on June 15th NEED TIPS

    NewEnglandRN replied to kamilee03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    During my first year, I carried either 'RN Notes' or 'Med-Surg Notes' pocket guide with me. I also have a Palm Pilot with Davis Drug guide on it. I love it because I have everything I need with me at...

  15. hired as a new grad on a psych unit - with bipolar disorder

    NewEnglandRN replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Be honest about the medications you are on for your screen. I am glad you found a med-combo that is working well for you. Good

  16. Things to do on night shift

    NewEnglandRN replied to epg_pei's topic in General Nursing

    ABSOLUTELY necessary in Nursing to establish a

  17. Missed orders

    NewEnglandRN replied to Ataturk35's topic in General Nursing

    We all forget things! This is a great example of why 24-hour chart checks are so

  18. Finally found a job!

    NewEnglandRN replied to prudence09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hooray! i just started a new position that is an hour away. i like to use the time on my drive home in the morning to decompress before i get home. it's not too bad!

  19. Starting first job--- really nervous

    NewEnglandRN replied to beat2beat's topic in General Nursing

  20. Things to do on night shift

    NewEnglandRN replied to epg_pei's topic in General Nursing

    Charting should be done on your shift, as soon as possible. Try not to wait 'til the end of your shift. Most employers do not like to pay OT.

  21. Things to do on night shift

    NewEnglandRN replied to epg_pei's topic in General Nursing

    If I had down time :rotfl:, I do a thorough check of all the charts (24 hour chart checks); make sure that a Nursing Note has been done for each shift, make sure all labs, diagnostic tests and...

  22. Starting first job--- really nervous

    NewEnglandRN replied to beat2beat's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Chloe girl, It is nerve-wracking to start a new job, especially your first Nursing job. Here are a few things to remember: if you have quesions, ask! Seriously! If there is a technical skill you...

  23. Two part interview all in one day....the norm?

    NewEnglandRN replied to rainbowbright2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    On all the Nursing interviews I have been to: HR meeting first Unit Manager second All in the same day. Good

  24. Ironing your Scrubs

    NewEnglandRN replied to medsurgtrenchesRN's topic in General Students

    You should not need to iron your scrubs if you take them right out of the dryer and hang them up. If I cannot get to my dryer in time, I use Downy Wrinkle-Release, give the scrubs a good shake and...

  25. Rad Tech degree useful as RN in Radiology?

    NewEnglandRN posted a topic in Radiology

    I graduated with an AS degree in Radiologic Technology in 1990, but left the field to raise my children within two years. In the early 90's the ARRT put mandatory CEU's into place and I did not keep...