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  1. Experienced RN with an Associates - new job prospects?

    taramb7263 replied to peachmarie's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    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 ,...

  2. Cheating in the Classroom

    taramb7263 replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    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...

  3. Calling in sick, staffing issues

    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...

  4. I love my job in SUBACUTE CARE

    taramb7263 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    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...

  5. I love my job in SUBACUTE CARE

    taramb7263 replied to taramb7263's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I work in mercer

  6. Trouble shooting wound vacs

    taramb7263 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    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...

  7. How to handle lazy LPN's on the team

    taramb7263 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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...

  8. The soul crushing part about nursing

    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

  9. Anybody familiar with the interview process at Robert Wood Johnson New Brunswick?

    taramb7263 replied to TheNewGuy2's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    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...

  10. Experienced RN with an Associates - new job prospects?

    taramb7263 replied to peachmarie's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    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...

  11. Trouble shooting wound vacs

    taramb7263 replied to taramb7263's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    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

  12. Trouble shooting wound vacs

    taramb7263 replied to taramb7263's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    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...

  13. Help? New job...patient load for rehab/skilled care unit

    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...

  14. Recently new RN with associates, works in nursing home looking for med-surg position

    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...

  15. Rehab Nursing advice please...not a real nurse?

    taramb7263 replied to leolomb's topic in Rehabilitation

    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...

  16. Long Term Care Nursing Rehab

    taramb7263 replied to SitcomNurse's topic in Rehabilitation

    How are things at your new job? Is it any better for

  17. Rehab work day....how to get it all done?

    taramb7263 replied to Allison RN's topic in Rehabilitation

    Hats off to subacute/ rehab nurses. I just started as an RN in subacute I left a hospital psych position because I wanted to get exposed to things, wounds, colostomies etc. each nurse has a max of 20...

  18. Apply twice to the same position?

    taramb7263 replied to phillycpnp-pc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you heard about the job

  19. Apply twice to the same position?

    taramb7263 replied to phillycpnp-pc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sorry for the errors in my post used my

  20. Apply twice to the same position?

    taramb7263 replied to phillycpnp-pc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes and no- I got a job but another position that I was waiting to hear about . The ED position they did not give and said it was because I didn't have enough experience . I asked politely, " well-...

  21. Apply twice to the same position?

    taramb7263 replied to phillycpnp-pc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    PedsRN- I was told the don would call in about a week and at the end none of us needed to go back to hr. I did sign a release to check references. I know the job posting is pulled as of yesterday for...

  22. Apply twice to the same position?

    taramb7263 replied to phillycpnp-pc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's nuts?!? Sent by mistake ! Could you imagine if you took a different position because of the mess up ? Well- I'm glad you things worked out!!! I wish you the very best with the interview! I had...

  23. Apply twice to the same position?

    taramb7263 replied to phillycpnp-pc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It could also be the degree you hold. They might want a BSN ? even if you have experience,especially if it is magnet. But the email may say not qualified. I just lost a positon because HR wanted the...

  24. References

    taramb7263 replied to TerpGal02's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My understanding is that it is illegal for a company to give a bad reference or say negative things. they can get sued. There are reference check companies ou there who you can pay to check what the...

  25. Second interview?

    taramb7263 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have been called back for a second interview for an ED position then meet with HR! Is this a good