JenMSN11 replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC
11P-7A 56 patients with 1 nurse and 4 CNA's! And being in charge means to do staffing for the day shift which means taking the call offs and calling 20 people to try and replace them, while trying...
I am starting my first MSN practicum and I need a mentor to assist me over a 8 month period. I only need 60 hours during this time and I have just found out it doesn't have to be in a clinical...
Yes. We can communicate anyway that is good for you and email is just fine, we actually need to do it that way so I can attach the documents that I am actually doing. I can email my "learning...
All you can do is give them the information and hope they chose a different facility next time. If you can visit her and ask questions I would regardless if they think Im obnoxious its your loved
I also became burned out in the acute care arena. I went back to LTC and love it. I am really busy, just as acute care, but the stress is lots less. Good luck in finding your
Most rules say to not wear them but I have seen many nurses with them and I barely notice them because they look like a speck of glitter. I would not wear them in clinical school situations but it...
You can definitely make LTC your career. You can get certified in geriatrics as well. I love working the floors directly with the patients. I would never go into management, just not my thing. All I...
Thank you mrsilly for responding. The listed responsibilities for a mentor are: In case a perspective NUR/590 mentor asks, the mentor's responsibilities for NUR/590 are as follows: 1) Review and...
My contact is not getting back to me regarding my mentor and I have 1 week to find one. It's my understanding that I can continue classes but I would have to re take 590A when I have one. Is this...
Exactly how do you study? Alone in groups, reading, writing, etc. Maybe you need to add different techniques. I myself learned more by writing. Some learn more by listening so they taped lectures to...
I am in the MSN/ED program with UoP. I started my practicum A yesterday but I think my degree may get put on hold due to not having a mentor for my practicum project