Art_Vandelay

Art_Vandelay

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  1. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    Art_Vandelay replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    wow, the end of this thread! when i was a student, i remember getting upset with a nurse during clinicals because she didn't have time for me. granted this wasn't a "bitter dried up nurse" but will...

  2. The dreaded pregnancy test

    Art_Vandelay replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    :hhmth:

  3. Can I still apply to new grad positions?

    Art_Vandelay posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello AN, As I've been applying to hospitals, some specify a requirement for "1 year acute care experience". Well, I have 1 year sub-acute care experience(SNF), so technically I don't qualify....

  4. For those of you with 1 year sub-acute experience...

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Sub-acute is a skilled nursing facility, i.e. requiring skilled nursing care. It is NOT a hospital(acute). Nor is it long term care(LTC) where the patients live permanently and do not require skilled...

  5. Can I still apply to new grad positions?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks

  6. Can I still apply to new grad positions?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2: I laughed out loud when I read this. Thanks for all your

  7. Oh "woe is me!"

    Art_Vandelay posted a topic in General Nursing

    Am I just negative? It is not nursing, but me? I have worked in SNF for one year and I don't like it. My partner has to hear me complain more often than not. I am trying to curtail my complaining...

  8. Oh "woe is me!"

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    I am offended. I will work on that. It helps to be aware of the negativity. Not that I want to be Smiley Mc. Rainbow but a happy medium would be

  9. Worst Interview......so far

    Art_Vandelay replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that guy was an a**. But that's what everyone has been telling you already. I would have left bewildered too! I just hate it when people use positions of authority to get away with acting like a...

  10. Oh "woe is me!"

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    We must work at the same one because they should have "$$" signs on the door where I work! Cha-ching! I wonder how many SNF have decent staffing and happy nurses? I would propose that they are in...

  11. Oh "woe is me!"

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! You are not "putting your nose where it doesn't belong". I like all feedback regardless of what it may be. My partner is supportive, but he is not in the nursing(or healthcare) field so...

  12. How are agency nurses being treated in San Francisco?

    Art_Vandelay replied to sn03's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are very welcome. :) I am having trouble as well in Arizona trying to obtain a hospital position. I am at my year experience in sub-acute care, but hospitals here are pushing hard for BSN, and...

  13. How are agency nurses being treated in San Francisco?

    Art_Vandelay replied to sn03's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry that I don't have information with regards to your question. I just want to add my "two cents" that I am surprised that with 4.5 years med/surg experience you are having trouble finding a...

  14. Drug seeking patients

    Art_Vandelay posted a topic in General Nursing

    The patient had a history of drug seeking behavior, but he also had a cardiac history and was taking cardiac meds. So, one day he presents to me with c/o chest pain on the left side of his chest that...

  15. Drug seeking patients

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    I meant to say that there are nurses that will not notify the MD of the CP. Just medicate for pain and monitor because of the drug

  16. Drug seeking patients

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    I could not have stated my resentment better than the above excerpt. Did I mention the patient wheeled himself back to his room(albeit in a motorized WC) after having c/o radiating CP? If it were me...

  17. Drug seeking patients

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    I think my original post came across wrong. I have no problem administering narcs regardless of drug seeking history. It is not my position to judge if I came across that way. My irritation was with...

  18. 10 months later, hospital please

    Art_Vandelay posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I am an RN with ten months experience now. I have SNF experience working as charge nurse in Arizona (I started out on the med cart). I'm trying to get into hospitals now. I've applied...

  19. 10 months later, hospital please

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    SunSurfRN: So, are you in a similar position as me as far as wanting a hospital position? Are you in AZ? I realize it's not acute care but (seriously) I have gained a lot of experience. I would...

  20. First med error

    Art_Vandelay posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, I've read a few "med error" posts and I had the same feeling as the few that I read: My heart sank. I work as a SNF charge nurse and had to pass meds for 19 patients in addition to running 7...

  21. First med error

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys. I really appreciate the feedback. @evolving RN: I think if the facility allows, it is OK to sleep for your 30 minute break. The LPN I was talking about though sleeps longer than...

  22. Inappropriate to call?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Dave, Your interpretation was correct. I was concerned with the ramifications of making a personal call to a business, especially considering that the present DON isn't kind or concerned for employee...

  23. Inappropriate to call?

    Art_Vandelay posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, long story short...I worked at a skilled nursing facility for almost three months. I was hired by an awesome DON only to see her leave and be replaced by an awful one a few weeks after I started....

  24. How long is the orientation period in the SNF/LTC?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Ritika's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I received 5 days. Pretty inadequate, but luckily I had helpful co-workers so I learned after "orientation". Just don't be afraid to ask

  25. Random Question

    Art_Vandelay replied to nsu_demon's topic in General Nursing

    A psychologist is not licensed to start or run IVs. The nurse who let her "practice" is risking her own license if this story is actually