FYI- I only work subacute because I'm an RN . Lpns go to ltc. We are acute to subacute and rehab so on top of your med Surg , I do ortho, trache pts massive wounds with vacs, pegs ng tubes ,...
Frustrating I know... But focus on your work... Many find ways to cheat but just keep yourself focused on your work. 100's don't matter and questions are subjective . Just get out and pass NCLEX. She...
taramb7263 replied to staffing24's topic in Geriatric, LTC
You nailed it! I work ft in subacute and it is nuts how busy we are:" plus we usually have the max pt load which is 20 and depending on the acuity , and charting all the time all day I always get out...
statement: I agree with the comment of not showing possession of any coworker, you are a team and pt satisfaction is the ultimate goal. question: Most places allow you to assess but based on my...
taramb7263 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing
I have recently read an article about this and the issue regarding a "slow code" it was quite interesting. I guess it is considered unethical by some but I guess it is a case by case
I have been in my job for almost 5 months and after many days of driving home crying it all finally clicked. I am an RN in a very busy heavy care subacut unit, a big change from my psych position. I...
Hi, how are you. I intervied there for the core 2 position about 6 months with 4 of the rns at the interview. They were great and I was waiting almost three weeks to hear back. The job was pulled and...
Sub acute care is a good place because you can utilize your skills in a fast paced environment. They always need good RNs. If you have a tough skin and know how to practice safely then your good. I...
Thanks. I have had great results. I have recently learned to work with the wound vacs and I have had success because of the input. I truly appreciate the
The wound was the result of AC from hip fracture that got infected and the pt developed mrsa . The surgeon had to debride it because the infection was down from the top of the hip to the knee. We had...
I work in a sub acute unit and we have a wound care nurse who visits and gives new orders once a week. I have a pt who had a substantially large wound and she has continuos problems with the vac...
taramb7263 replied to MommaRN86's topic in Rehabilitation
Just curious.. why did you turn down the medsurg position. I would have started there before a rehab floor. You need to delvelop skills and med surg would help you to do that. I left an emergency...
taramb7263 replied to aslack00's topic in Nursing Career
Hi! I work in a rehab facility. It has long term but it also has subacute, two floors. I work in sub1. I came from emergency psych with 6 pts to subacute with 20! I agree that subacute is a better...
This sounds exactly like where I'm working! Plus figure in psych- anxiety, denial, grieving, attn seeking etc! But we have 20 pts max!!! How do you plan your day? I'm filling nurses who I can see have...