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gorgenurse

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  1. Funny things they say....

    gorgenurse replied to joanna73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Last night I was sitting at the desk half an hour after my shift ended finishing up my charting and this precious little lady came over to me and looked at me right in the eye and said "would you...

  2. First Day On The Job!

    gorgenurse replied to sn543's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You may feel excited, overwhelmed, confused, scared, happy all at the same time! Just remember it is all normal to feel that way. Just absorb as much as you possibly can and know that the dust will...

  3. Funny things they say....

    gorgenurse replied to joanna73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On my second day at my new job...I was getting medications ready at the med cart. Well, I said to the other nurse "do I need to crush meds for Mr. so and so? The little lady standing next to me has a...

  4. Just about to start!

    gorgenurse posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So, I am through with the orientation classes and will start on the floor this Friday! I am looking forward to it, but am also a little nervous. I have been reading through your posts and see that a...

  5. Just about to start!

    gorgenurse replied to gorgenurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you all for your input. My first 2 days went well. The first day I was on a unit with 40 residents and a med aid and let me tell you we were plenty busy! The next day I was on an alzheimers unit...

  6. I got the job!

    gorgenurse replied to gorgenurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you all for the well wishes. There are 4 different units in this facility. So my orientation is a day or two on each unit plus 2 days with the med aid, just to get the info on how the meds work...

  7. I got the job!

    gorgenurse posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So, I got the job! (I posted last week about what I should expect.) I start on the floor on July 1st, on day shift. During the interview I thought the ADON had said there were 6 CNA's for the entire...

  8. New to this field! Have a question!

    gorgenurse posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello, I just interviewed for a position in a long term care facility and I have a few questions. My back ground has been mostly in hospital care, acute care. My question is regarding staffing...

  9. New to this field! Have a question!

    gorgenurse replied to gorgenurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you all so much for your reply's. It really helps to hear about your experiences! I think I got the job, I will know for sure on

  10. New to this field! Have a question!

    gorgenurse replied to gorgenurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am asking not to compare to acute care. I know it will be very different. I have 9 years of experience as an RN. I have worked in acute care settings where I was so busy I literally prayed that the...

  11. New to this field! Have a question!

    gorgenurse replied to gorgenurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks, I should add, each unit has approx. 40 patients, 1 or 2 cna's and a med aide in addition to 1 charge nurse. Does this sound

  12. Hospice nurse interview questions?

    gorgenurse replied to gorgenurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you! That gives me quite a bit to work with! LOL! Now to talk my answers out to

  13. Hospice nursing...reality check....

    gorgenurse posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello, I am needing some insight from experienced hospice nurses. I have been an RN for 8 years (mostly hospital) and have been home with my kids for the past year. There is an open position at a...

  14. Hospice nursing...reality check....

    gorgenurse replied to gorgenurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you all for your input. There are two positions available, one for per diem/fill in and one for a part time position. I have an interview this week, so I will be able to ask more questions then....