stervets

stervets has 9 years experience and specializes in ADON at LTC, Previous PCU, Ortho etc....

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1. Fl Staffing Ratios

   stervets posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Trying to find current laws regarding Florida LTC Nurse/Patient ratio. Searched cms.gov, dohfl...etc. but couldn't find anything concrete. Any ideas?

2. IV Infusion/ question

   stervets posted a topic in Patient Medications

   I recently picked up a PRN job at a local SNF and there is this new nurse who was given a bottom management position who is going after everyone for basically nothing. Long story short, the her most...

3. first nursing job offer but no benefits?

   stervets replied to loveteenamarie's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Why are you so worried about being sued? People sue for money and nurses do not have a lot of money so why would someone spend money on lawyers, court fees etc if there is nothing to gain? Companies...

4. Help BSN final presentation/volunteer

   stervets replied to stervets's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I had no intention to hurt anybody`s feelings. I used "real medecine" term for comparison only related to school material, not what you learn at work. No doubt there is plenty of great knowledge that...

5. Help BSN final presentation/volunteer

   stervets posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Hi everybody, I have a final assignment in the final semester of my BSN program(God help me I am so sick of this ridiculousness) and I am totally out of ideas. I need to make a power point on nursing...

6. Lunch breaks

   stervets posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everybody, I have a question regarding lunch breaks. I'm an RN currently working PRN in a hospital and full time in a Long term care facility. In long term, I work nights 8 hour shifts from 10-6am....

7. Need advice

   stervets posted a topic in Nursing Career

   Hi everybody! I need your advise. I'm 29 male, married. have been RN for 4 years now. I worked in ortho surgical unit for a year, then on medsurg for another year. Burned out and decided to try long...

8. 12 hour shifts vs. 8 hour shifts

   stervets replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked 12s, 16s, and 8s and can tell you that it is only good as a change from time to time. Weather you working 10,8,16, or 12 hrs you still have to work the same number of hours and you will...

9. Nursing homes' bad reputation

   stervets replied to luvmydogs84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thank you for being tactful and respectful( Seems like the first normal response to my thread) There are different LTC and and I understand that not all of them are slow paced. Now please note that...

10. Nursing homes' bad reputation

    stervets replied to luvmydogs84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You did not read my post did you? Please read carefully and pay attention before getting emotional and typing whatever comes to mind. I said I make money while take a break from a hospital. I would...

11. Nursing homes' bad reputation

    stervets replied to luvmydogs84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Males usually prefer more critical, high paced atmosphere(ER,ICU) whereas females(not everyone) generally go for areas that require more sensetivity, caring... And please do not argue with me, since...

12. Nursing homes' bad reputation

    stervets replied to luvmydogs84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WOW ! you sound so professional and motivated. One day you will become a DON and that will be a great position. Good

13. Nursing homes' bad reputation

    stervets replied to luvmydogs84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am sorry you are still getting offended, you sound like you are a good LTC nurse. Plus it seems like you have a good sense of humor as well. I only expressed my opinion and once again did not...

14. Nursing homes' bad reputation

    stervets replied to luvmydogs84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Let me say that when I posted my reply, I did not mean to offend anybody who works in a LTC, I only stated my opinion and comparison from personal experience. To each his own. Being a male I have...

15. Nursing homes' bad reputation

    stervets replied to luvmydogs84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i am currently working in a rehab/nursing home as a house supervisor at night. before i worked in a hospital for several years trauma/medsurg and pcu. after couple years i burned out and wanted a more...