montecarlo64

montecarlo64 BSN

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  1. IU health and the disappearance of evening shift diff

    montecarlo64 replied to libran1984's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Yes, there is now and has been for a while, an oversaturation of nurses. It is not because of Obama care, like they all claim, but this has been a problem in Indiana for a few years now, and gotten...

  2. LPN VS RN Pay

    montecarlo64 replied to lezleyhindman's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I worked at a Kindred rehab facility (left in April 2013) on the transitional care unit & my base pay was $24/hr. Evening shift diff was $1.50....When I was an LPN, I made $19/hr there. That was...

  3. Patient asking for ativan hours in advance regularly, prn for anxiety.

    montecarlo64 replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I am in Indiana and yes, this IS a state requirement here. Not just for one particular facility but for ALL skilled long term facilities. I suggest you read your policy regarding administering prn...

  4. New Grad No Job- extremely depressed.

    montecarlo64 replied to michelle9655's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you can commute to NW Indiana, you might be able to get on at a nursing home in the Gary area...You might need to get an Indiana license, though... Job market very difficult for a lot of nurses...

  5. Patient asking for ativan hours in advance regularly, prn for anxiety.

    montecarlo64 replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes. That is correct. Non medication interventions would include: offer food & fluid, reassurance, offer bathroom, dim lights, etc...All have to be documented ineffective prior to the...

  6. Patient asking for ativan hours in advance regularly, prn for anxiety.

    montecarlo64 replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Patient Medications

  7. Patient asking for ativan hours in advance regularly, prn for anxiety.

    montecarlo64 replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I agree with amoLucia...Best solution is to get an order to make it routine @ 7pm...You won't need to do, nor document, non-pharmalogical interventions prior to the administration of the medication....

  8. Are ADN/ASN worth it?

    montecarlo64 replied to DrewF86's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you are young and can afford to go without taking out loans, I would say yes....If you are over the age of 40 and will have to get student loans, I would say just go on for the PA...I was an LPN...

  9. ACLS and PALS before orientation?

    montecarlo64 replied to MiGab's topic in Emergency

    They might mean you need to get them sometime (at your hospital) during your orientation period. That would make more sense...The HR person may not realize these are certifications that you just can't...

  10. How long to get AZ RN endorsement?

    montecarlo64 replied to montinurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thank you for your service, Montinurse! I am glad things are progressing...With your experience, you should have no problem finding a job. Good luck with the move & the new adventure in the...

  11. How long to get AZ RN endorsement?

    montecarlo64 replied to montinurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am also an Indiana nurse who is considering relocation to a warmer climate such as Arizona or Nevada. That seems like a long time for not getting a response. Have you started applying for jobs yet...

  12. Any hope for RN jobs near Las Vegas?

    montecarlo64 posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    I have lived in Indiana all of my life. I have vacationed in Las Vegas 4 times in the past 2 years, and I am in love with the area. I love the heat, the palm trees, and the sunshine! I despise the...

  13. No flu vax=mask? Reno

    montecarlo64 replied to heyliss's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I live in Indiana and I had to wear a mask during flu season. I do not take a flu shot by personal choice, I don't like to introduce foreign substance into my body. And, (as I knock on wood) I rarely...

  14. Valley Hospital

    montecarlo64 replied to rnangel2011's topic in Nevada Nursing

    rnangel, I am from Indiana, so we are neighbors! It seems that there are many job openings for RNs, as well as CNAs with the Valley system. This is what caught my attention, since my daughter is a...

  15. Any hope for RN jobs near Las Vegas?

    montecarlo64 replied to montecarlo64's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Thank you Shaggy for your comment and the pep talk! Florida is actually another state I have considered, but I have heard there is also an overabundance of nurses there. I thought maybe the Tampa area...

  16. Valley Hospital

    montecarlo64 replied to rnangel2011's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I am also thinking about relocating to a warmer climate such as Nevada. What state are you from & how easy or difficult was it for you to get your NV license? Did you have your NV license prior to...

  17. Weekend shift premiums???

    montecarlo64 replied to suchastar's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    1.50 for evens. nothing for

  18. Going From Med-Surg in Hospital to SNF - Advice?

    montecarlo64 replied to hakunamatata's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I really would try to stay in hospital nursing for a bit longer if you can...You can always transition from hospital to SNF, but once you are considered SNF nurse, it is very difficult to get back...

  19. More ignorance. Any wonder the public is confused!

    montecarlo64 replied to TakeTwoAspirin's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos to Pudnluv! Please keep us updated regarding the response to your

  20. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    montecarlo64 replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I do not take the flu shot..I am opposed to putting foriegn anything into my body that isn't completly necessary.I am 48 years old & have been in the medical field for 30 years (CNA, LPN, RN)...I...

  21. There probably is still a nursing shortage!

    montecarlo64 replied to coopman712's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That is the million dollar question, my

  22. No BP taken before BP meds??

    montecarlo64 replied to brandinalove's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Since I float around & don't get to know the residents norms, I always check their BP & HR even if there is no order or a hold parameter. Every once in a while I get a very low reading &...

  23. Do you have to count lyrica at your LTC facility?

    montecarlo64 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yes.

  24. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    montecarlo64 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Providing healthcare to EVERYONE is the RIGHT thing to

  25. MDS Nurse burned out and going back to the floor

    montecarlo64 replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I did MDS many years ago & then again for the 1st 1 1/2 years after I got my RN (was an Lpn for 17 years). I accepted the MDS coordinator position only because I needed a job (unable to find...