RNsRock

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1. Any advice for a new nurse

   RNsRock replied to Beck's topic in Geriatric

   Welcome to this field, I started working on a skilled nursing unit right out of school too. I am still working there. The other nurses have pretty much said it all. Teamwork, teamwork, teamwork. I cannot stress that enough either. Let me give you som...

2. employees paying for facilities over budgeting

   RNsRock replied to MaxNurse's topic in Geriatric

   I work in a skilled nursing unit at the hospital and we too have a big problem with budget. At one point, our manager refused to pay us if we worked past our shift!! In Texas we have the Texas Employment Commission to lodge complaints regarding work ...

3. employee incentives

   RNsRock replied to theleader's topic in Geriatric

   That is a very good idea. At one of our units, the star program was initiated by one of our RNs. It is just a poster board taped to one of the walls, but here is the nice part. Right below it is a bowl with paper stars that you pick up and write some...

4. Should new grad LPN work 11p-7a alone

   RNsRock replied to irish777's topic in Geriatric

   Welcome to the wild and crazy, but never boring field of nursing. I agree that you need more experience before taking on a challenge like that on your own. I work with the elderly and it can be very challenging. You worked hard for your license. It w...