nursepenelope

Try home health nursing. If you like educating your patients, and you already stated you want more one on one, hh might be a great option for you. Also, assisted living you get to know pts really well.

Did you get the job? I hope so!!!

Good for you! Congratulations!

K+MgSO4 What is the right answer when asked about wage if you are interviewing with a county agency or union where wage is already set, and youre not sure of the wages for your position? Is there a way to find out ahead of time what the going rate for the position you are interviewing for is? Thanks!

I received a phone order for medication change. I made the changes, per order and protocol, aced the doctor the order to sign. When he came in, he denied giving me the order. In front of everyone, I reminded him that I repeated back the order twice for him to confirm. His memory came to, and he couldn't deny the fact that I had verbally asked him to confirm the order. Phew!!! That was scary, but I had the confidence that I had done the right thing, and he knew it. Scary, but it happens!

Hi, I just spoke with a recruiter about a job I applied for in home health. she is going to set me up to take a math quiz and the automated phone interview. can anyone please give me any pointers on what to expect? How did you all prepare for the math quiz? thank you in advance!

One more thought! If someone wants to talk to you while you are in the process of getting meds ready, kindly let them know what you are doing and you can't talk right this minute. Then attend to them when you are finished.

When I did my psych rotation, there was a med tech that gave all meds. Although, there was a team that engaged when an emergent situation arose that would give injections...ex., a person was getting worked up and need meds to calm down. I guess it's different where you work and live. Also, it is possible to make a mistake and not realize it. Plus in psych meds are prepored making mistakes less likely. At least from my experience. Correct me if I'm wrong. But, when you're in a hurry, and have a million things to do, sometimes mistakes are made. That's why this post is great. It helps those who haven't made mistakes learn from others, and those who have, it gives them a place to talk about it. I don't think it helps to pretend like it doesn't happen, because when it does, it makes those who have made a mistake feel so much worse, guilty, like a horrible nurse...I could go on.

We are all too scared of killing someone! But, mistakes still unfortunately happen. Using the 5 rights wouldn't have stopped Bonnie from making that mistake. Checking to see if any new orders came in, the patients nurse actually should have looked too and followed up with bonniesc, and the doctor could have communicated the change. But mistikes will be made. It's learning from them so that we don't make them again that is the important message. God forbid we do kill or hurt someone. I love this post. It brings awareness to what we all hate to admit to or talk about.

Depends on what state you live in. That would be awsome experience. Money isn't everything and you can always move on once you get that 6 months to one year acute care experience you need. You might find you love it, and the money doesn't matter to you. I'd go for it if I were you! But that's just me who graduated in 2008 and still don't have that coveted acute care experience.

Lilmglvn, I don't believe the board gets envolved. They may have let you go because of a family member. May a daughter/son, etc, threatened to move the resident to a different facility if you weren't let go. Money talks, and unfortunately, nurses are a dime a dozen. They may have really like you, but they like the resident's money more. I wouldn't worry about it. Everyone makes mistakes, and if they say they haven't they are lying or don't realize they made the mistake. Learn from it! If you plan in staying at those type of facilities, let the mediates give the meds. I know you want to learn and help, but that's their job. Don't be to hard on yourself either. Working in LTC, is hard! You have a lot of people and responsibilities to handle. You did the right thing. They should have written you up, typically you get three chances, and educated you, and you could have given examples of how to make it better which it sounds like you were prepared to do. Also, you should be able to use them as a reference. Give a name of a supervisor who really liked you and they can't say what you did, all they can say is you worked from this date to this date. I believe legally they can't give out the error that you made. Hope that helps.

Can I ask what your looking for during the interview process and with the resumes? I have had several nursing jobs already, but can't land one I really want or a hospital job. I think I'm horrible at interviewing, and my resume' needs improvement, but I'm not sure how to improve it. I actually had a professional resume writing company write one for me, and was still told it needed improvements. I have asked this question before on this site, but never get a response. Does age make a difference in getting hired? Thank you for any responses in advance!

Hi, I know most nurses graduate young. I waited until my kids were older and I have more life experience as a result than younger nurses. On the other hand, I have not been able to get a job in acute care. I have interviewed and applied to many jobs. I don't know if it is my age, resume, do I interview horrible. I have gotten other jobs, but I just don't seem to be worthy of acute care, and that's why I went to nursing school. I wanted to work in the hospital. By the way, I am now 46, was 39 at graduation. Any advice? Anyone? I would really appreciate someone who interviews and hires to respond to this. Thanks!!!

I have a question from nurse managers, hiring managers, HR: I graduated in 2008. I have worked as a nurse but no acute care. I've had interviews, but no "yes, you've got the job". I have written and rewritten my resumes, gotten advice, and I think I have a hard time with interviews. What are you all looking for? I really want a Labor & Delivery job, but know I should start with MEDSURGE. I really need and desire a job in a hospital. Please, any advice would be so greatly appreciated. What are you all looking for from me, and those of us in this frustrating position? Is it my age? I am 45, and slightly overweight, but I work hard and learn fast. I also had to take the last year and a half off due to a serious illness, but I am ready to go again. I want to live out my dream. Any advice...please!

I am in the same position. I graduated in 2008 wanting to be an L & D nurse. I did an externship and preceptor ed in it and still can't get a job. Not even in acute care. What the heck. Does anyone know we hat the best thing to do is? I also have had to take a year and a half off because of severe illness. But I want to get back in there. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks