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  1. New job, new nurse and really nervous

    freemirini replied to koko2002's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think Tankweti's statements are true. As a new RN going into a LTC, I wouldn't emphasize educational level. My first job was at a LTC. After two months, they had me as charge over the whole...

  2. Sorry, helping is just not an option.

    freemirini replied to sno963's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Maybe you should have the title of recruiter and get wages that match the job description...

  3. Is this legal?

    freemirini replied to ocmama's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a LTC and wanted to apply to a new-grad program at a hospital. I was told I was ineligible. That was incredibly frustrating. After six-months of experience at the LTC, I finally got a job...

  4. Can you recommend a GENERAL book on patient assement?

    freemirini replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    I am interested in users' book suggestions, too. Here are some patient assessment books on Amazon --sorted by best-selling rank. ---Many of the ones at the top appear to be university-oriented texts....

  5. Ratios up, support staff down....cust sat, pt care? Huh?

    freemirini posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse. I am surprised to see that our ratios are increasing and we are losing support staff (per reduced scheduling of them) --We have been drilled about customer satisfaction... I know...

  6. Need words of encouragment

    freemirini replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    It's not your fault. You are right, it is an oversight. I am a new nurse and can empathize with your situation. I remind myself (when listing my deficiencies) to also note what I have learned and...

  7. Why the beef with agency?

    freemirini replied to singleumm's topic in General Nursing

    I have been grateful that the facility hired someone to help... I don't mind helping an agency nurse. --Of course, I am a new nurse...and more likely to be in a position to learn from the agency nurse...

  8. Compression Hose - What compression gradient is best? Do any come in petite?

    freemirini replied to mibbycat's topic in General Nursing

    Love compression hose....Allegro thigh highs 20-30mmHg from BrightLifeDirect.com....no script necessary. You measure yourself and choose size accordingly. I called and asked for advice as I was near...

  9. HCAHPS Scores = hospital pay

    freemirini replied to A&OxNone's topic in Nursing News

    I actually wonder if linking the scores to reimbursement will cause hospitals to adjust their staffing ratios. In general, I have noticed that hospitals with better scores tend to have better...

  10. Clinical experience, how to make it look good?

    freemirini replied to Idaho Murse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Describe the tool you created...was it software? A decision tree? ...? Did you collaborate with multiple

  11. Clinical experience, how to make it look good?

    freemirini replied to Idaho Murse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would fix the grammar errors and streamline your sentences. Several of them are overly wordy. On my resume, I omit the term "I" and use phrases consistently. You might also consider that. Example:...

  12. Where are all the jobs??

    freemirini replied to drem7116's topic in General Nursing

    Be flexible in where you apply. Try long-term care, long-term acute care, etc. ---BUT--also be choosy about what you accept. Make sure you will have a reasonable amount of training and support when...

  13. Am I waisting my time with associates degree?

    freemirini replied to chall2011's topic in General Nursing

    Weigh the financial and time costs of the ADN degree plus RN-to-BSN degree versus the BSN degree. I'd also work on spelling and writing. --I believe you meant to write "wasting" not "waisting." A good...

  14. I hate nursing..

    freemirini replied to flygirls2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What I find shocking about nursing is the inadequate nurse-to-patient ratios, inadequate support staff, inadequate/broken equipment/supplies, and run-down environment. I am in my first nursing job...

  15. does anyone out there copy charts to save time?

    freemirini replied to lordgregoryrn's topic in General Nursing

    I think it sounds like you were creative and efficient. Lots of people use cut and paste in electronic medical records... Maybe you can explain it in that

  16. Drug seekers

    freemirini replied to Athena904's topic in General Nursing

    Drug seekers have an illness as well. They need help. They, like many other patients, are often non-compliant and may also lack insight. I wonder if you might reframe how you think about those that...

  17. Master Cardiology vs. STC

    freemirini replied to ashnem's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    A review puts the MC below the Cardiology III. I tried both and felt that I could hear carotid sounds better with the Cardiology III. --I'm also in the market for a new stethoscope......

  18. Rejected by Mayo

    freemirini replied to rntim49's topic in General Nursing

    I think there are many variables that can go into the reason someone was selected and you were not. Age may have been one of them. It may have not. As others have mentioned, there may have been...

  19. Nurses with Tattoos and Piercings

    freemirini replied to CMALynzer's topic in General Nursing

    I think workplaces are more tolerant and are getting more tolerant. I think piercings can pose a risk as other folks have suggested. Myself --I don't wear any jewelry to work ---nothing to get grabbed...

  20. Is it a bad idea to ask?

    freemirini replied to Gabby-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think NoahsMama has a great idea ---ask the mgr, and also inquire about your husband changing his schedule... Also think it's good to inform the mgr that you are interested no matter what. I imagine...

  21. Is anyone else having trouble finding work?

    freemirini replied to zelda878's topic in General Nursing

    I just recently had some luck. As a new grad, I have put in hundreds of applications. I am currently working a hard job in LTC. I never dreamed I would handle the number of residents that I do. --I...

  22. Job options for somewhat new grad- M/S, ortho, or supervisor

    freemirini posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new-grad nurse with six months of LTC experience. I have two job offers - one as a supervisor in a LTC (responsible for unit 24/7) and another as a med-surg nurse in a hospital. I also have a...

  23. Job options for somewhat new grad- M/S, ortho, or supervisor

    freemirini replied to freemirini's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  24. Job options for somewhat new grad- M/S, ortho, or supervisor

    freemirini replied to freemirini's topic in General Nursing

    The management position is not ADON or DON --it's for a unit. It is salaried. I am curious which position would help me best advance as a relatively new nurse. I think it's valuable to understand...