NewEnglandRN RN

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 have" books for Home Health Nursing. I prefer not...

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 have" books for Home Health Nursing. I prefer no...

I would see 6-8 patients per day.

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 family; all he does is work. I am starting to realize ...

Has anyone received work with this company yet?

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 you are taking for Rx meds? I have always disclosed ...

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 and apologized for there disorganization last yea...

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

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 was stumbling, dropping things and could not conc...

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 about a "typical" day? Any words of encouragement woul...

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 help!

Tide with Downey. Always separate from my other clothes.

$1 per hour- not worth the additional stress!

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 all times (including a calculator). Good luck!

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 luck!

ABSOLUTELY necessary in Nursing to establish a team-approach!

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

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! congratulations!

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. :paw:

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 consults are entered, etc. Then I put in blank progress s...

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 have not done in awhile, if the opportunity comes u...

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

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 hang them right up. The product has a light, fresh sc...

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 up with it for lack of time with three little ones....